Ethiopia coffee exports generate US$878.5M in three months
Saudi Arabia and Germany retained the top two positions among Ethiopia’s coffee export destinations, while Russia entered the country’s top 10 markets.
ETHIOPIA – Ethiopia generated US$878.52 million in coffee export revenue during the first three months of its fiscal year, representing a 15% increase from the corresponding period last year, as China emerged as its third-largest coffee buyer.
In a statement, the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority said the country exported 131,069.51 tonnes of coffee during the period, achieving 91% of its planned export volume of 144,433 tonnes and 85% of its revenue target of US$1.033 billion.
The performance represented an additional 17,527.7 tonnes in export volume and US$115.77 million in revenue compared with the same period of the previous fiscal year.
Saudi Arabia remained Ethiopia’s largest coffee export destination, purchasing 28,362.77 tonnes, equivalent to 22% of total exports, and generating US$196.85 million. Germany ranked second, importing 22,924.18 tonnes valued at US$136.69 million.
China secured third position, purchasing 15,125.54 tonnes of Ethiopian coffee worth US$103 million, representing 12% of both export volume and revenue.
The United States, South Korea, Belgium, Japan and the United Arab Emirates followed among the leading destinations. Italy ranked ninth, while Russia entered the top 10 at tenth position.
According to the Authority, the 10 leading destination markets collectively accounted for 82% of Ethiopia’s coffee export volume and revenue. Exports to these countries increased by 19% in both volume and earnings compared with the corresponding period last year.
The Authority attributed the improved performance to better coffee quality, increased adoption of technology in the trading system and coordinated efforts among stakeholders across the industry.
It also said the government would intensify efforts to increase coffee export volumes and earnings while expanding access to additional international markets.
Ethiopia, widely recognised as the birthplace of Arabica coffee, is among Africa’s leading coffee producers and exporters. Its beans are internationally recognised for diverse flavour profiles, ranging from wine-like and fruity characteristics to chocolatey notes.
Coffee remains a major pillar of the country’s agriculture-based economy, supporting export earnings and livelihoods across the sector.
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