Ethiopian Coffee Export News

May 22, 2026

USDA forecasts put Ethiopia's 2026/27 coffee production at 12.1 million 60-kg bags, ahead of Indonesia's 11.38 million, marking four consecutive years of production growth and a near-tripling of output over two decades.

May 20, 2026

The Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority warned exporters against stockpiling as international coffee prices fell nearly 30 percent, advising traders to sell without delay ahead of massive incoming supply from Brazil and Vietnam. Ethiopia has exported ...

May 6, 2026

The European Commission proposed including soluble (instant) coffee in the EU Deforestation Regulation, arguing its exclusion creates a fragmented approach for the coffee sector, with public feedback open until June 1, 2026 - a development Ethiopian ...

May 1, 2026

China's zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries took effect on May 1, giving Ethiopian coffee exporters a new pricing advantage in one of the world's fastest-growing coffee markets and strengthening the sector's export outlook.

Apr 4, 2026

The Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority unveiled a new Occupational Standard (OS) to certify professional excellence in the coffee sector, ensuring international-quality training, national uniformity, and global competitiveness for Ethiopian coffee pr...