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Bringing the
World's Best
Machines to Ethiopia

Edmealem Tilahun Car Import was founded with one goal: give Ethiopian businesses and individuals access to world-class vehicles directly from the manufacturer — without the complexity of international sourcing.

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Background

A Business Built
on Trust

The import process in Ethiopia can be opaque, slow, and expensive. Edmealem Tilahun saw this firsthand as a contractor struggling to source reliable equipment — and decided to fix it from the inside.

Starting with a single XCMG loader order in 2015, the company grew entirely on referrals. No advertising, no shortcuts — just machines that show up on time, clear customs without drama, and do exactly what the spec sheet says.

Today, we import both heavy construction equipment and electric passenger vehicles, serving contractors, government agencies, logistics companies, and private buyers across Ethiopia.

Authorized XCMG importer for Ethiopia

Authorized BYD vehicle importer

Full customs brokerage in-house

Amharic & English customer support

2015

Founded

Edmealem Tilahun started the company after seeing the gap in affordable, reliable machinery imports for Ethiopian contractors.

2018

XCMG Partnership

Secured an official import agreement with XCMG Group — one of the world's top 10 construction equipment manufacturers.

2022

BYD Partnership

Added BYD electric vehicles to the portfolio as Ethiopia's EV market began to grow, offering zero-emission options for city fleets.

2024

30+ Imports

Crossed 30 successfully imported and delivered vehicles, with zero customs penalties and a 100% customer satisfaction rate.

XCMG ZL50GN

XCMG ZL50GN

Heavy Equipment

BYD Yuan Up

BYD Yuan Up

Electric Vehicles

What Drives Us

Our Core
Values

These aren't posters on the wall. They're the decisions we make on every single order.

Transparency

Every step of the import is documented and shared with you — from manufacturer order to customs release. No surprises at delivery.

Long-term Relationships

More than 70% of our business comes from repeat clients and referrals. We treat every import like a long-term partnership, not a one-time transaction.

Speed & Reliability

We've never missed a promised delivery window. Our logistics team tracks every shipment daily from factory gate to Addis Ababa.

Local Expertise

We understand Ethiopian customs regulations, port procedures, and logistics better than any foreign agent — because this is our home market.

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We don't just import machines. We import the productivity and progress that comes with them.

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Edmealem Tilahun

Founder & CEO

Brand Partners

World-Class Brands.
Local Access.

XCMG Group
Heavy Equipment

XCMG Group

Founded in 1943, XCMG is one of the world's top 10 construction machinery manufacturers. Their wheel loaders are used on every continent.

Top 10 globally by revenue
Founded 1943, China
100+ countries served
ISO 9001 certified

Available Models

ZL50GN
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BYD Auto
Electric Vehicles

BYD Auto

BYD (Build Your Dreams) is the world's largest EV manufacturer by volume, known for their proprietary Blade Battery technology and vertical integration.

#1 EV maker globally
Founded 1995, China
Blade Battery technology
Listed on Hong Kong Stock Exchange

Available Models

Yuan UpYuan Up Basic SmartSealion 06 EV
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