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Author: Qahwa World – Addis Ababa Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service – Report ET2026-0005 Date: May 20, 2026 Executive Summary Ethiopian coffee production for marketing year 2026/2027 is forecast at 12.10 million 60 kg bags, up 4.7%. Harvested area is forecast at 800,000 hectares, a 1.3% increase from the previous year. Exports are forecast at

Author: Sahl Maryam Jabra Madhin Source: ECTA, GACC, ICO Date: May 21, 2026 Executive Summary: Shanghai now hosts over 9,115 cafes, making it the world’s leading coffee city, double New York and five times Paris. China’s coffee consumption has grown 15 percent annually over the past three years. Ethiopia ranks second as a coffee supplier

Author: Qahwa World – Dubai Source: Official announcement Date: May 16, 2026 Executive Summary Ethiopia signed a host country agreement with the Inter-African Coffee Organization to host the 4th G-25 African Coffee Summit in 2027 The agreement also establishes IACO first country office in Ethiopia The summit aligns with African Union Agenda 2063 recognizing coffee

Addis Ababa x Buna Kurs – Qahwa World Great Ethiopian Run is evolving beyond a traditional mass participation race, bringing together coffee heritage, community engagement and digital innovation ahead of its latest edition in partnership with Ethio telecom. In a pre-event activation held in Jimma, organizers introduced a plantation walk that immersed participants in landscapes

Sahel Maryam – Qahwa World In a pioneering move for the region, a new coffee roasting and quality assessment center has opened in Sahel Maryam, Medhin, Ethiopia. The facility, the first of its kind in East Africa, combines state-of-the-art equipment with instruction from experienced coffee professionals. The center aims to train participants in evaluating coffee

ADDIS ABABA – Qahwa World The Ethiopian coffee industry achieved a significant digital milestone on 27 March 2026, as the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA) officially concluded the technical handover of the Ethiopian Coffee Traceability and Management System (ECTMS). Developed in collaboration with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) through its SUVASE project,

Addis Ababa – Qahwa World A high-level Chinese delegation of 21 investors met with H.E.  Dr. Adugna Debela, Director General of the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA), to boost trade and promote Ethiopian coffee in China. Led by Madam Betty, Chairperson of the Ethiopia-China Friendship and Cooperation Committee, the delegation visited ECTA’s headquarters to

Addis Ababa — Qahwa World Chinese industrial leader Huichuan Freeze-Dried Health Food has announced plans for a major investment in Ethiopia’s coffee processing sector, aiming to boost value-added production in the world’s birthplace of coffee. The announcement was made during a high-level meeting held today at the headquarters of the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority

Addis Ababa – Qahwa World In the Jimma Zone of Oromia, a major tea development initiative has been launched under the leadership of Dr. Meles Mekonnen and Dr. Adonya Debela, with participation from senior government officials, aiming to enhance national agricultural productivity. Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed highlighted that this initiative represents a strategic effort

Founder Seada Mustefa Leads UNESCO Recognition Push Through Ethiopian Coffee Culture Day Addis Ababa – Qahwa World × Buna Kurs – Media At a moment when global coffee discussions revolve around traceability, sustainability, and value distribution at origin, Ethiopia is redirecting attention toward something more foundational: culture. At the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum, industry leaders,

A New Chapter in Value Chain Storytelling Addis Ababa – Qahwa World x Buna Kurs Ethiopia has officially inaugurated its Coffee Interpretation Center (CIC), a landmark institution designed to showcase the nation’s coffee value chain from seed to export while strengthening global awareness of its rich coffee heritage. The center was launched by the Ethiopian

DUBAI – QAHWA WORLD Trade between Russia and Ethiopia climbed to more than $435 million in 2025, nearly tripling from the previous year, reflecting a rapidly strengthening economic relationship anchored by commodities, agriculture, and expanding technology ties. The figures were disclosed by Russia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Evgeny Terekhin, in comments to Russian state media. He

Addis Ababa – Qahwa World x Buna Kurs As the AFCA conference continues, a focused side event at Creative Hub Ethiopia turned attention to an often-overlooked part of the coffee cherry: cascara. Sip, Savor, Sustain: Ethiopian Cascara Tasting brought together industry professionals, creatives, coffee producers, and coffee enthusiasts to explore how circular economy practices can

Dubai – Ali Alzakary and Tewodros Balcha Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee, is once again taking the spotlight at the World of Coffee exhibition in Dubai, showcasing its unparalleled quality and diversity. With more than 10,000 coffee varieties, including rare wild coffee grown naturally in Ethiopia’s highlands, the country continues to set global standards for

Addis Ababa – Qahwa World Ethiopia is strengthening its coffee sector by expanding value-added exports and deepening strategic cooperation with China, particularly in agriculture and coffee, according to senior government officials. Ethiopia and China are elevating their agricultural cooperation beyond trade into a strategic partnership, with coffee emerging as a central pillar of collaboration. China

An interview with Musa Kedir CEO, Tourism Attraction and Product Development, Ministry of Tourism – Ethiopia By Qahwa World × Buna Kurs Coffee has long been Ethiopia’s most visible global export, yet its potential as a tourism experience remains largely untapped. While several coffee-producing countries have successfully transformed farms, processing sites, cupping rituals, and café culture

COFFEE ORIGINS TRIP (COT2) by Kerchanshe Group Ethiopia Ethiopia– Qahwa World×Buna Kurs The road out of Addis didn’t just fall away behind us — it released us. Dawn had made its mind, and sunlight has claimed authority as our convoy of white 4x4s rolled in disciplined sequence onto the outbound expressway. The “Coffee Pilgrim’s Caravan,”

Addis Ababa – world×Buna Kura Galani Coffee made history on December 1 by hosting Ethiopia’s first Cup Tasters Challenge, an event organized in partnership with the Iran Coffee Society and celebrated as a defining milestone for the country’s fast-growing specialty coffee scene. The competition brought two global champions to Addis Ababa: • Young Baek, World

Addis Ababa – Qahwa World×Buna Kurs Media Ethiopia has officially inaugurated the Specialty Coffee Association of Ethiopia (SCAE), a national platform aimed at strengthening the global presence and competitiveness of its specialty coffee sector. The launch took place on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa, attended by prominent coffee industry

Addis Ababa — Qahwa World Ethiopia’s coffee sector is experiencing one of its strongest periods in recent history, with national productivity, export volumes, and foreign-exchange earnings showing significant improvement, according to data and statements released during the National Coffee Exhibition and Recognition Program held at the Science Museum in Addis Ababa. Senior federal officials, including

Dubai – Qahwa World Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has launched a wide-scale program to build 123 modern coffee warehouses across Jimma and several surrounding woredas in Oromia. The initiative, announced by the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA), aims to reinforce the national coffee supply chain and increase the income earned by smallholder farmers.

Addis Ababa – Qahwa World Sucafina Ethiopia has released its latest update on the 2025/26 coffee harvest, with Kirubel Girma, Trading & Operations Manager, outlining harvest timing, regional variations, price movements, and expanded sustainability initiatives across the country. According to the update, the harvest is beginning later than usual this season, with a delay of

Dubai – Qahwa World Barista Magazine has published an in-depth feature uncovering a rare Ethiopian coffee ritual little known outside the birthplace of coffee. This unique tradition, called “Buna Qalaa,” defies convention — here, coffee isn’t drunk, it’s eaten.The article, written by Tewodros Balcha, founder of Ethiopia’s Buna Kurs platform, explores how this centuries-old practice turns coffee

Addis Ababa – Qahwa World Ethiopia generated $762.75 million in revenue from coffee exports during the first quarter of the 2025/26 fiscal year, according to the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority. The figure represents a 47% increase, or $243.73 million more than the same period last year, exceeding both export and revenue targets. Dr. Adugna

Saddama, Ethiopia – Qahwa World Al Jazeera has broadcast a filmed report highlighting the impact of the European Union’s anti-deforestation regulations, which are set to come into force on December 30, 2025, after several delays in implementation. According to the report, the new EU rules are leaving a bitter taste among Ethiopian coffee farmers, who

Dubai, 17 September 2025 (Qahwa World) – Ethiopia has once again confirmed its position at the top of the specialty coffee world. At the Echoes of the Peak auction hosted by M-Cultivo, Alo Coffee achieved an extraordinary result, with its Cloud Harvest Lot NW2 reaching US $1,739 per kilogram, the highest price ever paid for an

Addis Ababa – September 14, 2025 – (Qahwa World) – The Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA) has announced sweeping changes to the country’s coffee export regulations, significantly increasing the minimum capital required for exporters. The move, introduced under Directive 1106/2025, aims to professionalize the sector, reduce malpractice, and ensure higher quality standards in Ethiopia’s leading

Dubai,Addis Ababa, 27 August 2025(Qahwa World) – In a groundbreaking development for the global coffee industry, Qahwa World of the Middle East and Ethiopia’s Buna Kurs Media have signed a pioneering editorial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), creating a cross-regional alliance that bridges Yemeni coffee heritage, the broader Arab qahwa tradition, and Ethiopia’s buna legacy. These

Addis Ababa, August 9, 2025 (Qahwa World) – The African Fine Coffees Association (AFCA) has officially announced that the 22nd African Fine Coffees Conference & Exhibition (AFCC&E) will be held from February 4 to 6, 2026, at the Addis International Convention Center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the birthplace of Arabica coffee. This premier event is set

Ibushaba – July 27, 2025 (Qahwa World) – The Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority convened a high-level internal meeting to evaluate the performance of the national macroeconomic plan and the Authority’s operational plan for the 2025 Ethiopian fiscal year, while also presenting strategic plans for the upcoming 2026 fiscal year. The meeting was led by

Dubai, July 23, 2025(qahwaworld) – Ethiopia has made coffee history with the successful launch of the first-ever Faysel Abdosh Signature Auction, where a standout lot fetched a record-breaking price for Ethiopian coffee. Organized by Testi Specialty Coffee in partnership with M-Cultivo, the auction took place on July 16, drawing global attention to the country’s specialty coffee

Ethiopia has reported a record-breaking revenue of 2.65 billion U.S. dollars from coffee exports during the 2024/2025 fiscal year, marking the highest annual earnings in the country’s coffee trade history, according to the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA). The country exported 468,967 tonnes of coffee during the fiscal year that ended on July 7,

Ethiopia has inaugurated a National Coffee Stakeholder Engagement Platform, a landmark initiative designed to unify efforts across the coffee industry and bolster the country’s global standing as a premier coffee origin. The official launch, held at the Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa, marks the formation of the platform’s Steering Committee, bringing together farmers, exporters, government

Global coffee production is forecast to reach a record 178.7 million 60-kg bags in the 2025/26 season, driven by impressive growth in countries like Uganda, Ethiopia, and Vietnam. The USDA’s latest report highlights key regional trends, shifting trade dynamics, and the implications of rising prices and tight inventories for the global coffee economy.Explore the top

Ethiopia, the birthplace of Arabica coffee and one of the world’s most iconic producing countries, is expected to maintain a steady output of 4.5 million 60-kg bags in the 2024/25 marketing year, according to the latest report from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. This consistent level of production underscores the resilience of Ethiopia’s coffee sector

Ethiopia has set a new benchmark in its coffee industry, earning over $1.5 billion in export revenue within the first nine months of the current Ethiopian fiscal year — a record-breaking performance that exceeds all previous annual figures. The announcement was made by H.E. Dr. Adugna Debela, Director General of the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea

Ethiopia has earned 1.226 billion U.S. dollars from coffee exports in the past eight months, reflecting the success of government-led reforms aimed at maximizing the sector’s potential, the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA) announced on Friday. According to an official statement from the ECTA, Ethiopia exported over 257,000 tonnes of coffee during the first

The International Trade Center published an important report on the journey of Ethiopian entrepreneur Ansha Yassin, who, as it was said, is leading a quiet revolution in the Ethiopian coffee industry. Given the importance of Ansha Yassin’s experience and journey, we at Qahwa World are republishing it because of the aspects it contains that may

The World Coffee Report has published an important study titled “Against Challenges: Where Coffee Production Thrives?” written by April Hawksworth. Given the significance of this study, we at Qahwa World have decided to republish its key findings. The report explores the countries where coffee production is flourishing despite climate challenges that have significantly impacted major

Discover how Tracon Coffee, a third-generation Ethiopian coffee trader, is preserving Ethiopia’s rich coffee heritage while innovating for the global market. Explore their commitment to sustainability, quality, and transparency.

Ethiopian coffee is set to enter the Russian market, offering premium specialty varieties like Harar and Sidamo. Discover how Ethiopia is expanding its coffee exports to Russia and what this means for consumers.

Ethiopia aims to boost its coffee revenue to $2 billion in 2024 by exporting over 400,000 tons. Government support and entrepreneurial initiatives like Yoya Coffee are driving growth in global markets.

A new study from Woldia University reveals that Ethiopian coffee beans have high caffeine content and strong antioxidant properties. Learn how regional factors influence coffee composition and its potential health benefits.

Discover the rich heritage of Ethiopian coffee with Starbucks’ new Single-Origin Ethiopia. Sourced from Sidama, this blonde roast celebrates Ethiopia’s coffee traditions with vibrant flavors and cultural significance. Explore now!

The global coffee export landscape in 2024 showcased a mix of growth and challenges, as highlighted in the International Coffee Organization’s (ICO) December 2024 report. While some regions like Africa and South America experienced notable growth, others, including Asia & Oceania, faced significant declines. African Coffee Exports: Ethiopia Steals the Spotlight Africa emerged as a

In a monumental boost for Ethiopia’s coffee industry, the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority, alongside the Ethiopian National Coffee Association and the Alliance for Coffee Excellence, unveiled the top 40 contestants in the 4th Special Coffee Tasting Competition. This announcement marks a significant milestone in promoting Ethiopian coffee on the global stage. Over the past

Ethiopia has reached a remarkable milestone in its coffee export sector, achieving a revenue of US$1 billion in just ten months. The Director General of the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA), Adugna Debela, shared this significant achievement with the Ethiopian News Agency (ENA). Adugna highlighted that this success reflects a consistent upward trend in

The prestigious Ethiopian Cup of Excellence is set to make a triumphant return to Addis Ababa in mid-July following a one-year break, as announced by the Cup of Excellence (CoE). “Ethiopia, renowned as the birthplace of arabica coffee, witnessed record-breaking moments during the Cup of Excellence in 2022,” stated Erwin Mierisch, Executive Director of both

In the midst of our daily rituals, whether we call it a cup of Joe, java, or simply our morning brew, coffee stands as a cornerstone of global culture. Particularly, the esteemed Arabica bean holds a special place among coffee aficionados. Recently, researchers delved into the genetic makeup of the Arabica species, unraveling a remarkable

In collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Ethiopian government has officially launched a comprehensive initiative to address deforestation and incorporate sustainability into the coffee industry. Backed by additional funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) based in Washington D.C., the joint venture boasts a budget of $20.8 million and is scheduled to