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Ethiopia

Substance legality overview · Last updated 2026-03-05

🌿 CannabisILLEGAL⚡ Nicotine PouchesUNKNOWN🫧 SnusLEGAL💨 E-CigarettesILLEGAL🔥 Heated TobaccoILLEGAL
ILLEGAL

💨 E-Cigarettes

In Ethiopia, vaping is banned by law. E-cigarettes are not regulated as a consumer, medicinal, or tobacco product, but their manufacture, wholesale, distribution, sale, and import for trade are all prohibited. The Global Adult Tobacco Survey (2016) found that only 0.2% of respondents in Ethiopia had ever tried vaping. There is a total ban on advertising, and vaping is restricted in public places. While some online sources claim to sell e-cigarettes, these claims cannot be confirmed. If you have firsthand experience on this, the GSTHR team would appreciate your information.

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Last verified: 2022-09-02

LEGAL

🫧 Snus

There are no online sources providing information on specific regulations regarding snus in Ethiopia. However, information obtained from an industry source in 2014 suggests that snus is permitted in the country, including its import, sale, purchase, and use. If you have any relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.

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Last verified: 2025-04-09

ILLEGAL

🔥 Heated Tobacco

Ethiopia has banned Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) following their introduction to the market. Under these regulations, the importation for trade, sale, and advertising of HTPs is prohibited. However, a small quantity of HTPs is allowed to be imported for personal use.

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Last verified: 2025-03-31

UNKNOWN

⚡ Nicotine Pouches

There are no available sources indicating specific laws regarding nicotine pouches in Ethiopia, including their sale, purchase, use, or import for personal use. If you have relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.

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Last verified: 2025-04-24

ILLEGAL

🌿 Cannabis

Cannabis is illegal in Ethiopia. Recreational: Illegal | Medical: Illegal.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Laws change frequently — always verify with local authorities or a qualified lawyer before traveling or making decisions based on this data.

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