Sector association · Established 2004 · Addis Ababa
የኢትዮጵያ ፕላስቲክና ጎማ አምራቾች ዘርፍ ማህበር
We represent manufacturers of packaging, pipes, household goods, rubber products and recycled materials. We work with government, banks and partners to secure inputs, fair policy and a circular future for the sector.
About the association
The Ethiopian Plastic and Rubber Manufacturers Association (EPR) brings producers together to solve problems no single factory can solve alone: access to foreign currency, the cost of imported resin, changing regulation, and the shift to collection and recycling.
Members range from small injection-moulding workshops to large integrated plants supplying beverage, construction, agriculture and consumer markets across the country.
What we do
We present the sector's position to ministries, regulators and parliament, backed by member surveys and data.
We push for fair foreign-currency allocation, duty relief on polymer imports and more reliable resin supply.
We explain new laws, product bans and quality standards, and help members plan practical transitions.
We connect manufacturers with collectors and recyclers, and support Extended Producer Responsibility programmes.
Workshops on production efficiency, energy use, quality control, safety and financial management.
Trade fairs, buyer introductions, import-substitution opportunities and dialogue with banks on credit and restructuring.
Policy tracker
The association tracks the policy questions that decide whether members can produce at full capacity.
The association supports the law's environmental aims and members' compliance with bans on problematic products such as thin carrier bags. It is asking for a realistic transition period and consultation on implementation, given stranded machinery and outstanding bank loans.
A member survey found most factories running below half capacity for lack of imported inputs. We continue to press for priority allocation of forex to raw-material imports.
Following association lobbying, customs duties on synthetic thermoplastic and PVC raw-material imports were removed, lowering input costs for members.
Sector debt to banks and microfinance institutions exceeds ETB 12 billion. We seek restructuring and transition financing for factories affected by product bans.
The sector
Membership is open to every licensed manufacturer in these segments, in Addis Ababa and in the regions.
Member directory
Buyers, suppliers and partners can find association members here. Only members who agree to be listed are shown.
The member directory is being compiled. Member companies will appear here once the secretariat publishes the list.
Events
No upcoming events are posted yet. General Assembly dates, trainings and trade fairs will be announced here.
Membership
Stronger numbers mean stronger bargaining power. Apply today and the secretariat will contact you within five working days.
Registration and annual fees are set by the General Assembly. The secretariat will confirm them with your application.
News & press
Contact
For membership, policy questions, partnerships or media enquiries, contact the association office during working hours, Monday to Friday.
