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Addis Ababa, July 1, 2024 (Sinopia) – Ethiopian coffee is rapidly gaining popularity in China, with sales volumes increasing by an average of 27% in recent years, according to Adugna Debela, Director General of the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA).

In just a few years, China has climbed the ranks from 33rd to the eighth-largest importer of Ethiopian coffee, now importing up to 20,000 metric tons annually. This growth is driven by a surge in Chinese buyers directly sourcing coffee from Ethiopia and the strategic efforts of the Chinese Embassy in Addis Ababa and the ECTA.

Key initiatives, including participation in the China International Import Expo and the utilization of cross-border e-commerce platforms, have significantly boosted Ethiopian coffee's presence in the Chinese market.

During the current Ethiopian fiscal year, Ethiopia has exported 252,000 metric tons of coffee globally, earning 1.28 billion USD in the first 11 months. With the rising trend, there is an expectation that China will soon become one of the top five importers of Ethiopian coffee.

Renowned for its distinctive flavors ranging from fruity and winy to chocolaty, Ethiopian coffee continues to capture the taste buds of consumers worldwide, especially the growing number of young coffee enthusiasts in China.

Source: Fana Broadcasting Corporate (FBC) 

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World Coffee Research (WCR) announced the release of an Arabica coffee genetic fingerprint database, while the British Coffee Association (BCA) reported that Britons drink 98 million cups of coffee each day.

The South West Ethiopia People’s Region (SWEPR) reported the supply of 43,000 MT of coffee, while the trade of 57,000 MT of coffee took place at the ECX.

The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) amended the forex restriction (FXD79/2022), which is expected to stimulate the trade of coffee, while the second African Coffee Summit was held in Kampala, Uganda.

Fairtrade International announced its new minimum prices took effect on August 1, 2023, adjusted to 1.80 USD/IB, up by 40 cents compared to prices on March 20, 2023.

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The USDA forecasted European Union and US coffee imports to reach 47.5 million bags and 26.5 million bags, respectively, in 2024. 

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