Roasted coffee beans exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of roasted coffee beans by Ethiopia reached $33.7 million in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 398% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $33.7M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 751 t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 764 t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 620 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 663 t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 726 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 731 t |
Where Ethiopia exports roasted coffee beans to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $28.4M | 84% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 3.2% |
| Kuwait | $850K | 2.5% |
| Canada | $438K | 1.3% |
| Sweden | $404K | 1.2% |
| Norway | $208K | 0.6% |
| United States | $178K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $176K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $88K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.03 per kg, 56% below the world average of $11.44, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 roasted coffee beans exports (HS 0901.21): 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 0901.21: Coffee: roasted, not decaffeinated.
Common questions
What is the value of roasted coffee beans exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported roasted coffee beans worth $33.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 398% on 2023.
Which countries buy roasted coffee beans from Ethiopia?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 84% of the value ($28.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (4%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 57 buyer countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 792% on the year.
What is the average export price of roasted coffee beans per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.03 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $11.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of roasted coffee beans from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $33.7 million in 2024, an increase of 473%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for roasted coffee beans?
The HS code for roasted coffee beans is subheading 0901.21. 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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