Ethiopia’s Coffee Exports Surge to $2.7 Billion, Sustain 20 Million Farmers Amid Ambitious Growth Push

Ethiopia’s coffee industry has grown from modest origins to become a major economic driver, now generating $2.7 billion in annual foreign currency and supporting over 20 million farmers. This fivefold surge in export value and volume—fueled by the Green Legacy Initiative’s massive coffee seedling planting—has expanded both production capacity and global competitiveness. The government plans to further strengthen the sector by fostering closer ties between growers, processors, and exporters. Farmers are already seeing tangible benefits, with higher incomes and new business opportunities. The recent expansion of China’s zero-tariff policy for least developed countries, including Ethiopia, offers additional potential for market growth.

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