Green Coffee Beans from Ethiopia
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Specialty Green Coffee Exporters in Ethiopia

The birthplace of arabica — washed and natural coffees from Yirgacheffe, Sidamo, Guji and Harrar, direct from exporters and washing stations.

Harvest

Oct – Jan

Typical lot

From 1 bag (60 kg)

Process

Washed, natural

Typical supplier profiles

Examples of the kinds of companies in this market — not specific listed companies. Search live to discover active suppliers.

Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia

Washing station exporter

Products: Washed Grade 1 arabica

Typical certifications: Organic, Fairtrade

Sidama, Ethiopia

Coffee cooperative union

Products: Natural & washed lots

Typical certifications: Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance

Guji, Ethiopia

Specialty micro-lot supplier

Products: Anaerobic & micro-lots

Typical certifications: Organic

Why source from Ethiopia?

  • ✓Unique heirloom varieties and flavour
  • ✓Strong specialty and traceability scene
  • ✓Direct-trade options for roasters

Trade access

EU EBA (duty-free)COMESAAfCFTA

Sourcing FAQ

Can small roasters buy direct?

Yes, many exporters sell from a single 60 kg bag, often via consolidated shipments.

What do Grade 1 and Grade 2 mean?

Ethiopian grades count defects per sample; Grade 1 has the fewest and is typical for specialty.

When do new-crop coffees arrive?

Washed coffees ship from around February; naturals follow in spring.

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