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Ethio Coffee Import and Export PLC is a family-owned Ethiopian coffee exporter shipping green coffee beans to roasters, importers, and distributors worldwide.
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Certified Organic
Source certified organic Ethiopian green coffee beans - USDA, EU, and JAS organic - from Ethiopia's finest growing regions. Ethio Coffee Import and Export PLC is a family-owned, licensed Ethiopian exporter with 30+ years of sourcing heritage, shipping to importers and roasters in 40+ countries. Bulk export with full traceability and organic chain-of-custody documentation.
No organic Ethiopian lots are currently available to order. Enquire about next-harvest sourcing and sample availability.
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Ethiopia is uniquely positioned for organic coffee production. The vast majority of Ethiopian coffee is grown by smallholder farmers using traditional methods passed down through generations: shade-grown under indigenous forest canopy, without synthetic fertilizers or chemical pesticides. For many Ethiopian producers, coffee cultivation has been "organic" for centuries before the term existed. At our own drying station in Guji Hambella, we collect cherry directly from smallholder farmers and process it ourselves, giving us hands-on quality control from the start. Our direct trade with Ethiopian farmers guide explains these relationships in detail.
What makes certified organic Ethiopian coffee different from conventional is the formal documentation and audit trail. Certified organic lots require inspections by accredited bodies, record-keeping of farming practices, and a complete chain of custody from farm through processing, warehousing, and export. This certification gives roasters and importers the verified assurance their customers demand.
An organic buying program needs both cup quality and verifiable certification. Compare proposed lots using their actual documentation, handling scope and dated quotation, rather than assuming a fixed market premium or that traditional farming establishes certification. Our guide to certified organic coffee bean exporters for bulk orders covers how to evaluate and source from certified exporters.
We source certified organic coffees from Ethiopia's most celebrated specialty regions. Current lot availability varies by harvest season and cooperative production.
Jasmine, bergamot, lemon, tea-like body. Many Yirgacheffe cooperatives hold long-standing organic certifications.
Berry, floral, wine-like acidity, complex body. Sidama has one of the highest concentrations of organic-certified cooperatives.
Stone fruit, tropical, floral complexity. Guji organic naturals consistently score among the highest in Ethiopia. We operate our own drying station in Guji Hambella, where we collect cherry from local smallholder farmers and process it ourselves.
Wine, spice, balanced sweetness. Limu offers excellent value for certified organic at a competitive price point.
Required for selling organic coffee in the United States. Mandates that coffee is grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers for at least 3 years. Annual inspections byUSDA-accredited certifying agents. Ethiopian cooperatives are typically certified through international bodies like Control Union, Ecocert, or IMO.
Required for the European market. Similar standards to USDA with emphasis on ecological balance, biodiversity preservation, and soil health. EU organic certification is recognized across all 27 EU member states. Many Ethiopian cooperatives hold dual USDA/EU certification.
Japan Agricultural Standard organic certification for the Japanese market. Requires compliance with Japan's Ministry of Agriculture guidelines. JAS certification is less commonly held by Ethiopian cooperatives but is available for certain Yirgacheffe and Sidamo lots.
Many organic lots also carry Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance, or UTZ certifications, which can be stacked for maximum market appeal. Double or triple-certified lots command the highest premiums but are subject to seasonal availability. Let us know your certification requirements when you inquire.
There is no current organic offer price on this page. Request a dated quotation for a specific proposed lot, stating its currency, price per kg or lb, Incoterm, certification scope, quantity and quote validity.
An organic premium depends on the actual lot, documentation and commercial terms. Educational price examples are not executable offers. Our FOB pricing guide explains the components to compare.
We source exclusively from cooperatives and farms that hold current, valid organic certifications issued by accredited bodies (Control Union, Ecocert, IMO). Certification documents are verified before any purchase. With 30+ years of family heritage in Ethiopian coffee and an export manager with over 15 years in international trade, we maintain trusted sourcing partnerships across Ethiopia's growing regions.
Organic coffee is processed separately from conventional lots at certified washing stations. Equipment is cleaned between runs. Processing records maintain full traceability from cherry intake to parchment.
Organic parchment and green coffee is stored in designated, certified warehouse sections. No co-mingling with conventional. All movement documented with transaction certificates (TC).
Every organic shipment includes: organic transaction certificate (TC), ICO certificate, phytosanitary certificate, and SCA cupping report. The TC is the critical document that proves organic status for your customs clearance.
Much of Ethiopian coffee is grown organically by default - smallholder farmers use traditional methods without synthetic inputs. However, "certified organic" requires formal third-party certification (USDA, EU, JAS), which involves annual audits and documentation. We source from cooperatives holding these certifications.
We can supply coffee with USDA Organic (US market), EU Organic (European market), and JAS Organic (Japan). Many lots also carry Fair Trade or Rainforest Alliance certifications. Availability depends on season and specific cooperative.
Request a dated lot-specific quotation with currency, unit, Incoterm and certification scope. There is no current organic offer price on this page. Any premium depends on the proposed lot, its documentation and the agreed terms.
Yirgacheffe, Sidamo, Guji, and Limu have the highest concentration of organic-certified cooperatives. Harar and Jimma have limited certified production. We can help you find the right organic origin for your program.
Our wholesale minimum is one full container load (FCL). Bag count, net weight and any mixed-origin configuration are confirmed in the quotation. Organic handling and segregation requirements must be checked for all proposed lots.
Tell us your certification requirements, preferred origins, and volumes. We supply certified organic Ethiopian coffee. Contact our team to discuss next-harvest allocations, pricing and sample availability.