Coffee husks and substitutes exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia exported coffee husks and substitutes worth $7.4 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 154 countries. That is 113% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $7.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 417 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 511 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 504 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 366 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 253 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 257 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 302 t |
Where Ethiopia exports coffee husks and substitutes to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $6.1M | 82% |
| Kuwait | $1.3M | 18% |
| Bahrain | $17K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Bermuda | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.40 per kg, close to the world average of $4.01.
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 husks and substitutes exports (HS 0901.90): 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 0901.90: Coffee: husks and skins, coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion.
Common questions
What is the value of coffee husks and substitutes exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported coffee husks and substitutes worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 154 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 113% on 2023.
Which countries buy coffee husks and substitutes from Ethiopia?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 82% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Kuwait (18%) and Bahrain (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 631% on the year.
What is the average export price of coffee husks and substitutes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.40 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $4.01 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 husks and substitutes from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 488%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for coffee husks and substitutes?
The HS code for coffee husks and substitutes is subheading 0901.90. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ethiopia reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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