Ethiopia · Industrial Park
Hawassa Industrial Park
Textiles & Garments Operational
About This Zone
Overview
Ethiopia's flagship eco-industrial park for textiles and apparel, built in nine months at a cost of around $250m and widely cited as a model for African SEZ delivery.
Textiles
Apparel
Agro-Processing
Key Facts
- Built in nine months for approximately $250 million
- Over 400,000 m² of factory floor space across 37 sheds
- Anchor investor PVH (Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger)
- Zero liquid discharge treatment enabling export compliance
- Upgraded to Special Economic Zone status in 2024
At a Glance
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Zone Details
Country
Ethiopia, Hawassa, Sidama Region
Region
East Africa
Sector
Textiles & Garments
Zone Type
Industrial Park
Established
2016
Area
150 hectares Land-designation conventions vary by authority — not directly comparable across zones.
Regulator
Ethiopian Investment Holdings
Developer
Industrial Parks Development Corporation (IPDC)
Operator
Industrial Parks Development Corporation (IPDC)
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