Ethiopia’s coffee sector has recorded a robust opening to the fiscal year, exporting 80,000 metric tonnes of coffee within just two months and generating approximately $546 million in revenue. This performance signals strong momentum compared to the previous fiscal year, when total exports reached 470,000 tonnes, earning $2.2 billion.
According to the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority, recent supply chain reforms have played a pivotal role in driving this growth. The new framework enables producers to engage directly with international buyers, reducing dependence on intermediaries and improving profit margins. Additionally, the establishment of modern washing and grading centres has enhanced product quality, while the decentralization of inspection procedures has made quality control more efficient and accessible at the farm level.
Looking ahead, Ethiopia has set an ambitious target of exporting 600,000 tonnes of coffee annually, aiming to boost export revenues to $3 billion. While these projections reflect optimism in the sector’s potential, their realization will depend on the sustainability of current reforms, market stability, and continued improvements in production and logistics infrastructure.
