Coffee exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
Ethiopia exported $1.46 billion of coffee in 2024 (284.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 197 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.46B | 284.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.28B | 250.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.51B | 301.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.14B | 295.1K t |
| 2020 | $869.7M | 249.8K t |
| 2019 | $901.1M | 270.0K t |
| 2018 | $733.9M | 184.5K t |
| 2017 | $748.9M | 177.2K t |
Where Ethiopia exports coffee to
Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (21%), Germany (14%), United States (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $303.3M | 21% |
| Germany | $206.6M | 14% |
| United States | $169.4M | 12% |
| South Korea | $117.1M | 8% |
| Japan | $105.6M | 7.2% |
| China | $102.5M | 7% |
| France | $58.5M | 4% |
| Switzerland | $56.4M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $47.3M | 3.2% |
| Taiwan | $37.7M | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 0901
| 0901.11 | Green coffee beans | 96% |
| 0901.21 | Roasted coffee beans | 2.3% |
| 0901.12 | Decaffeinated green coffee | 0.7% |
| 0901.90 | Coffee husks and substitutes | 0.5% |
| 0901.22 | Roasted decaffeinated coffee | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0901.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.14 per kg, close to the world average of $5.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia coffee exports (HS 0901): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0901: Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion.
Common questions
What is the value of coffee exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported coffee worth $1.46 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 284.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 197 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy coffee from Ethiopia?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($303.3 million), followed by Germany (14%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 90 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average export price of coffee per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.14 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $5.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of coffee from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $748.9 million in 2017 to $1.46 billion in 2024, an increase of 95%. The peak was 2022 at $1.51 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.08 billion a year.
What is the HS code for coffee?
The HS code for coffee is heading 0901. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 0901.11 (96% of the value) and 0901.21 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ethiopia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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