Ethiopia’s coffee industry has seen impressive growth, with export earnings rising by 61% to more than $1.1 billion in the first seven months of the 2024/25 fiscal year.
The boost in earnings is largely due to an increase in the volume of coffee exported, according to the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA). The authority announced the seven-month performance report on Sunday, revealing that Ethiopia surpassed its coffee export targets by shipping 148,987 tons of coffee, worth $797 million, to international markets.
In total, Ethiopia exported 223,046 tons of coffee during the period, achieving 151% of the target. This represents a 70% increase in volume compared to the same period last year, with an additional 91,861 tons exported. The significant rise in exports helped Ethiopia surpass its revenue target, achieving 127% of the set goal.
Saudi Arabia remains the leading importer of Ethiopian green arabica coffee, accounting for 18% of the export value, followed by Germany with 17% and Belgium with 9%. The United States, South Korea, the UAE, Japan, China, Jordan, and Italy make up the rest of the top 10 destinations for Ethiopia’s coffee exports. Together, these countries represent 61% of the export volume and 67% by value.
Coffee continues to be Ethiopia’s primary source of export income, contributing around 30-35% of the country’s total earnings. However, the sector is expected to face competition from gold exports, which have already generated over a billion dollars this fiscal year.
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