**Expanded Target Market & Segmentation Analysis**

### **Primary Target Market**

#### **1. Addis Ababa Youth (18–35 Years)**

- **Demographics**:

- **Age**: 18–35 (70% of Ethiopia’s population is under 30).

- **Income**: Students (0–5,000 ETB/month), entry-level professionals (5,000–10,000 ETB/month).

- **Location**: Urban centers (Bole, Kazanchis, Mercato).

- **Psychographics**:

- **Values**: Cultural pride, trendiness, affordability.

- **Lifestyle**: Active on social media (Instagram, TikTok), attend festivals (Meskel, Timkat), and prioritize self-expression.

- **Behavioral Insights**:

- **Purchasing Habits**: Frequent, low-ticket buys (1–2 T-shirts/month).

- **Price Sensitivity**: 70% spend <500 ETB per apparel item.

- **Preferred Channels**: Social media ads, pop-up stores at universities (e.g., Addis Ababa University), and Mercato kiosks.

- **Boaz Strategy**:

- **Product**: Everyday Line (300–800 ETB) with bold designs (e.g., Afrobeats graphics, Amharic slang).

- **Marketing**: TikTok challenges (#WearEthiopian), collaborations with influencers like Hanan Tarq.

#### **2. Middle-Class Professionals (25–40 Years)**

- **Demographics**:

- **Income**: 10,000–25,000 ETB/month (top 15% of Addis earners).

- **Occupations**: Bankers, tech workers, NGO employees.

- **Psychographics**:

- **Values**: Quality, professionalism, subtle cultural pride.

- **Lifestyle**: Shop at malls (Edna Mall), attend cultural events (Addis Fashion Week).

- **Behavioral Insights**:

- **Purchasing Habits**: 1–2 premium buys/quarter.

- **Price Range**: Willing to spend 800–1,500 ETB for work-appropriate styles.

- **Boaz Strategy**:

- **Product**: Elevated basics (e.g., Habesha kemis-inspired collars) in the Everyday Line.

- **Marketing**: LinkedIn campaigns, corporate partnerships (e.g., Dashen Bank uniform collaborations).

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### **Secondary Target Markets**

#### **1. Ethiopian Diaspora**

- **Demographics**:

- **Regions**: U.S. (Washington D.C., Minneapolis), Europe (London, Stockholm), UAE (Dubai).

- **Income**: $50k–100k/year (3x higher purchasing power than domestic consumers).

- **Psychographics**:

- **Values**: Cultural connection, premium quality, nostalgia.

- **Lifestyle**: Attend Ethiopian festivals (Irreecha in DC), shop online for heritage products.

- **Behavioral Insights**:

- **Price Sensitivity**: Willing to pay 3,000–5,000 ETB for exclusive designs.

- **Preferred Channels**: Shopify store with global shipping, Ethiopian grocery stores (e.g., Sami Groceries in LA).

- **Boaz Strategy**:

- **Product**: Cannes Collection (limited-edition T-shirts with Aksumite patterns).

- **Marketing**: Targeted Facebook/Google ads during holidays (Enkutatash), partnerships with diaspora influencers (The Weeknd).

#### **2. International Tourists**

- **Demographics**:

- **Regions**: Europe (France, Germany), U.S., China.

- **Travel Purpose**: Heritage tourism (Lalibela, Axum), business conferences.

- **Psychographics**:

- **Values**: Authentic souvenirs, lightweight/easy-to-pack items.

- **Lifestyle**: Stay in upscale hotels (Sheraton Addis), visit cultural sites.

- **Behavioral Insights**:

- **Price Range**: 500–2,000 ETB for memorabilia.

- **Preferred Channels**: Hotel gift shops, airport stores (Bole International Airport).

- **Boaz Strategy**:

- **Product**: Travel-friendly packs (3 T-shirts + scarf bundle) featuring Simien Mountains prints.

- **Marketing**: Collaborate with Ethiopian Airlines (in-flight catalogs), tour agencies (Ethiopian Travel & Tours).

#### **3. Cannes Film Festival Attendees**

- **Demographics**:

- **Profile**: Filmmakers, celebrities, luxury buyers.

- **Income**: High-net-worth individuals ($200k+ annual income).

- **Psychographics**:

- **Values**: Exclusivity, artistry, global trends.

- **Lifestyle**: Attend red-carpet events, follow haute couture.

- **Behavioral Insights**:

- **Price Range**: 5,000–8,250 ETB for limited-run designs.

- **Preferred Channels**: Cannes pop-up store, VIP gifting suites.

- **Boaz Strategy**:

- **Product**: Red-carpet T-shirts co-branded with filmmakers (e.g., Haile Gerima collab).

- **Marketing**: Featured in *Variety*’s Cannes edition, influencer unboxing videos.

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### **Niche Markets**

1. **Eco-Conscious Consumers**:

- **Target**: Urban millennials prioritizing sustainability.

- **Strategy**: Highlight GOTS certification and enset-fiber packaging in ads.

2. **Fashion-Forward Innovators**:

- **Target**: Early adopters of tech-driven fashion.

- **Strategy**: Launch AR try-on filters for Instagram.

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### **Market Size & Projections**

| **Segment** | **Market Size (Addis)** | **Revenue Potential (Year 1)** |

|--------------------------|-------------------------|--------------------------------|

| Youth (18–35) | 1.2M people | 7.2M ETB (12k units x 600 ETB) |

| Middle-Class Professionals | 300k people | 9M ETB (6k units x 1,500 ETB) |

| Diaspora | 2M people globally | 15M ETB (3k units x 5,000 ETB) |

| Cannes Attendees | 50k/year | 4.125M ETB (750 units x 5,500 ETB) |

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### **Differentiation Strategy**

- **Local vs. Global Balance**:

- **Primary Market**: Compete with tailors via affordability and with H&M via cultural relevance.

- **Secondary Markets**: Outprice Zara with exclusivity and heritage storytelling.

- **Omnichannel Reach**:

- **Local**: WhatsApp orders for Mercato delivery.

- **Global**: Amazon Luxury Stores for Cannes Collection.

By tailoring products and campaigns to these segments, Boaz Trading PLC can dominate Ethiopia’s youth-driven market while capturing high-margin opportunities abroad.

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