The manufacturing export sector holds promising potential for the economic development of Ethiopia. However the country has not yet fully benefited from its export potential and available market access opportunities. Strengthening the export sector is among the top priorities of the government. In this regard, UNDP commissioned a strategic study that explores export performance of the manufacturing sector. The study identified binding and other determinants to manufacturing exports and proposed detailed policy recommendations. This summary highlights the key findings of this detailed assessment of the manufacturing export sector.