Ethiopia's Coffee Export Revenue Hits Record 1.16 bln USD in Four Months

Addis Ababa, November 14, 2026 (ENA)— Ethiopia generated 1.16 billion USD in revenue from the export of 167,800 tons of coffee during the first four months of the 2026/27 fiscal year, the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA) announced.

The earnings, recorded between July and October 2026, represent an increase of 157.2 million USD in revenue and 24,600 tons in export volume compared with the same period of the previous fiscal year.

 The latest performance builds on the strong results recorded during the first quarter, when Ethiopia earned 878.52 million USD from the export of 131,069.51 tons of coffee, registering a 15 percent year-on-year increase in both export volume and earnings, according to the Authority.

 During the first quarter, the country had set a target of generating 1.033 billion USD from 144,433 tons of coffee exports. Accordingly, it achieved 85 percent of its revenue target and 91 percent of its volume target.

 

 Saudi Arabia, Germany and China were the leading destinations for Ethiopian coffee during the quarter, generating 196.85 million USD, 136.69 million USD and 103 million USD in export earnings, respectively.

 The top 10 destination markets collectively accounted for 82 percent of Ethiopia's coffee export volume and foreign exchange earnings during the period.

 Exports to these markets also registered 19 percent growth in both volume and revenue compared with the same period of the previous fiscal year.

 The Authority attributed the sector's performance to improvements in coffee quality, technology-supported marketing systems and coordinated efforts among stakeholders.

 It also reaffirmed the government's commitment to further increasing coffee export volumes and earnings while expanding Ethiopia's presence in emerging international markets.