Ethiopia has reported a record-breaking revenue of 2.65 billion U.S. dollars from coffee exports during the 2024/2025 fiscal year, marking the highest annual earnings in the country’s coffee trade history, according to the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA).

Yetkililer tarafından Salı günü yapılan açıklamada, ülkenin 7 Temmuz'da sona eren mali yıl içinde 468.967 ton kahve ihraç ederek bir önceki yılın hacmini 170.000 tonun üzerinde aştığı teyit edildi.

“This is a remarkable achievement, but there remains significant untapped potential ahead,” said Dr. Adugna Debela, Director General of the ECTA. He emphasized that the newly formed National Coffee Platform Steering Committee is expected to play a key role in further strengthening the industry.

The export performance significantly exceeded initial targets, which were set at 326,000 tonnes and 2 billion U.S. dollars in revenue. The final figures not only highlight Ethiopia’s growing competitiveness in the global market but also reflect sweeping reforms and modernization efforts within the sector.

Growth Drivers Behind the Record

Several key initiatives contributed to the growth:

  • Kahve çiftçilerine ve kooperatiflerine doğrudan ihracat hakkı tanınarak küresel pazarlarda daha rekabetçi satış yapmaları sağlanmıştır.

  • Nationwide training programs improved farming and processing techniques.

  • Old coffee trees were replaced with high-yield, disease-resistant varieties.

  • Quality control systems were upgraded to meet the standards of premium international buyers.

  • The Green Legacy Initiative, which has planted over 8.5 billion seedlings, supported sustainable cultivation and environmental resilience.

Etiyopya, Arabica kahvesinin doğduğu yer olarak tanınmakta ve Afrika'nın en büyük kahve ihracatçısı olmaya devam ederken, aynı zamanda küresel olarak ilk üç kahve ihracatçısı arasında yer almaktadır.

Etiyopya kahvesi, şarap benzeri ve meyvemsi notalardan çikolatamsı notalara kadar değişen benzersiz ve çeşitli lezzet profilleriyle ünlüdür. Bu farklı kahvelere yönelik talep, özellikle Avrupa, Kuzey Amerika ve Asya'daki özel pazarlarda artmaya devam etmektedir.

In comparison, Ethiopia earned 1.4 billion U.S. dollars from coffee exports during the 2023/2024 fiscal year, indicating a nearly 90% increase in export earnings year-on-year.

A Vision Beyond Exports

Officials stress that this achievement is not merely a financial milestone, but part of a larger national vision to elevate the role of coffee in Ethiopia’s economy, environment, and identity.

“The coffee sector is at the heart of our agriculture-led economy,” Dr. Debela added. “This is not just about revenue—it’s about sustainability, empowerment, and global leadership in quality.”

The ECTA has expressed its commitment to further improve traceability, transparency, and inclusion within the coffee value chain, ensuring that benefits reach producers across all regions.

As the global coffee landscape evolves amid shifting climate and trade dynamics, Ethiopia’s approach—rooted in heritage, reform, and innovation—continues to position the nation as a key player shaping the future of coffee.

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