Ethiopia prepares record coffee exports: 600 thousand tons for the first time in the country's history
Ethiopia has announced plans to set a new historical record in the coffee industry by increasing exports to 600,000 tons in the current fiscal year. According to government estimates, revenues from supplies may exceed 3 billion US dollars, which will be the largest figure in the history of observations. For comparison, last year the volume of exports amounted to 470 thousand tons worth 2.65 billion dollars, which underlines the scale of the current growth.
The basis for such a breakthrough was the state program for the modernization of the coffee sector. Over the past seven years, more than 9 billion coffee trees have been planted in the country and 700,000 hectares of plantations have been renovated. These measures have led to a steady expansion of farms and an increase in yields. If standard farms receive an average of 6-9 quintals per hectare, then advanced farms reach 15-20 quintals. In experimental plots, with the use of innovative technologies, it was possible to record yields of up to 60 quintals.
The International Coffee Organization (ICO) confirms the increase in export performance in its October 2025 report. In the coffee year 2024/25, Ethiopia increased exports by 27.3%, delivering 7.37 million bags weighing 60 kg each. This result was made possible by a record harvest of 9.91 million bags, which puts the country among the key players in the global market.
In addition to increasing production, the authorities are betting on improving the quality of coffee and increasing the added value of products. In the future, the development of tea production is also being considered, which should expand the export basket and reduce dependence on one product. Experts believe that the diversification of the agricultural sector will allow the country to strengthen its position in the global market and increase the stability of the economy.
Ethiopia is already one of the world's largest coffee producers, and the current measures demonstrate the country's commitment to maximize the industry's potential. The government expects that the modernization of production processes, the expansion of the export base and the strengthening of technological support for farmers will ensure a new stage of growth.
