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Ethiopia earns record 10.7-bln-USD export revenue in 2025/26 fiscal ... ADDIS ABABA, July 7 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopia earned a record 10.7 billion U.S. dollars in export revenue during the 2025/2026 fiscal year, up by 29 percent year on year, Minister of Trade and Regional Integration Kassahun Gofe has said. Gofe said on Monday that export revenue for the fiscal year, which ends on July 7, exceeded the set target by 14 percent. In the previous fiscal year, Ethiopia generated 8.3 billion dollars in annual export revenue. He described the revenue as an unprecedented success in the history of the country's foreign trade, attributing the record performance to ongoing reform efforts, improving market access and increasing foreign currency inflows. Ethiopia has prioritized export growth as part of its broader macroeconomic reform program, with coffee, oilseeds, gold, horticulture and livestock products remaining among the country's largest export earners, according to the minister. As the birthplace of Arabica coffee, the East African country generated a record 3 billion dollars from coffee exports during the concluding 2025/2026 Ethiopian fiscal year, according to the Ethiopian Coffee a…

Ethiopia reforms drive record export revenues to US$10.7bn Ethiopia export earnings reached a recordUS$10.7 billionin the 2025/26 fiscal year, highlighting the early impact of the country’s economic reform programme and strengthening its foreign-exchange position. According to the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration, export revenues exceeded the government’s annual target by14%, achieving114% of the planned objective. Trade Minister Kassahun Gofe announced the results during the ministry’s annual performance review, describing the outcome as a historic milestone for Ethiopia’s trade sector. The record comes at a pivotal moment for Ethiopia’s economy. The government has been implementing wide-ranging reforms aimed at rebuilding investor confidence, easing chronic foreign-exchange shortages and restoring macroeconomic stability. A key milestone was the decision to float the birr in July 2024 as part of the country’sUS$3.4 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF)programme. Although the move resulted in a sharp depreciation of the currency, it was intended to improve export competitiveness, attract investment and support Ethiopia’s long-running debt restructuring process. …

Ethiopia coffee export earnings reach record US$3B in 2025/26 fiscal ... Record coffee export earnings reflect rising production, stronger global demand and continued investment in processing, quality systems and value addition across Ethiopia’s coffee sector. PublishedJuly 6, 2026 ETHIOPIA – Ethiopia has achieved a record US$3 billion in coffee export earnings during the 2025/26 fiscal year, marking the highest annual revenue ever generated from the country’s coffee sector. The milestone was confirmed by Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority Director General Adugna Debela and announced by Minister of Agriculture Addisu Arega, who credited the achievement to coordinated efforts across the coffee value chain. In a statement shared on X, Arega congratulated all stakeholders involved in reaching the export target. “Ethiopia has successfully achieved its target of USD 3 billion in coffee export earnings this fiscal year. Congratulations to everyone who contributed to this historic achievement,”the minister said. He added:“It is accomplished! Ethiopia has successfully achieved its target of generating three billion USD from coffee exports this budget year. Congratulations to all!” …

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Coffee Export Earnings Reach Historic U.S.$3 Billion Milestone [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has achieved a historic milestone in its coffee industry, generating a record 3 billion USD in export earnings during the current fiscal year, its highest coffee export revenue on record.

Ethiopia's Export Earnings Hit Record USD 10.7 Billion as Coffee ... View Comments Ethiopia has achieved a historic milestone in its export sector, generating more than USD 10.7 billion in export earnings during the 2025/2026 fiscal year, the highest figure ever recorded in the country’s history. The achievement was announced during the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration’s annual performance review forum held at Taitu Hotel. Opening the event, Trade and Regional Integration Minister Kassahun Gofe said the country exceeded its export target by achieving 114 percent of the planned revenue, setting a new national record. Coffee continued to be Ethiopia’s largest export commodity, generating USD 3 billion during the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The figure represents an increase from USD 2.65 billion earned in the 2024/2025 fiscal year and accounted for approximately 28 percent of the country’s total export earnings during the year. Officials attributed the growth in coffee exports to ongoing efforts to increase production and productivity in the sector. Ethiopia currently has an estimated 5.8 million farmers engaged in coffee cultivation, making the crop a critical source of income …

Ethiopia's Coffee Exports Hit Record $3 Billion as Global Demand Surges By Benadeta Mwaura - Reporter Ethiopia, July 3, 2026 - Ethiopia has achieved a historic milestone in its coffee industry after export earnings reached a record US$3 billion during the current fiscal year, cementing the country's position as Africa's leading coffee producer and one of the world's fastest-growing specialty coffee exporters. The milestone was announced by Minister of Agriculture Addisu Arega, who attributed the achievement to coordinated efforts across the entire coffee value chain, including millions of smallholder farmers, exporters, cooperatives, investors and government institutions working to improve production, quality and market access. "It is accomplished! Ethiopia has successfully achieved its target of generating three billion USD from coffee exports this budget year. Congratulations to all!" Addisu said in a post shared on social media. The latest figures mark another remarkable year for Ethiopia's coffee sector, which has witnessed unprecedented growth over the past four years. Export earnings increased from US$1.4 billion in 2023 to US$1.43 billion in 2024, before surging to US$2.65 …

Ethiopia's Coffee Export Earnings Reach Historic U.S.$3 Billion ... Addis Ababa — Ethiopia has achieved a historic milestone in its coffee industry, generating a record 3 billion USD in export earnings during the current fiscal year, its highest coffee export revenue on record. The achievement was announced by Minister of Agriculture Addisu Arega, who credited the success to the collective efforts of farmers, exporters, cooperatives, investors, and government institutions working across the coffee value chain. "It is accomplished! Ethiopia has successfully achieved its target of generating three billion USD from coffee exports this budget year. Congratulations to all!" the minister stated in a social media post. The milestone underscores the remarkable growth of Ethiopia's coffee sector over the past several years. Follow us onWhatsApp|LinkedInfor the latest headlines Coffee export earnings rose from 1.4 billion USD in 2023 to 1.43 billion USD in 2024, before climbing sharply to 2.65 billion USD in 2025 and reaching the record 3 billion USD this fiscal year. The strong performance reflects a series of reforms aimed at boosting production, improving quality, expanding access …

Coffee Brings Ethiopia Record $3 Billion in Export Earnings Coffee Brings Ethiopia Record $3 Billion in Export Earnings Ethiopia has generated a record $3 billion from coffee exports during the 2025/26 fiscal year, reinforcing coffee’s position as the country’s largest foreign exchange earner and a key driver of export growth. The milestone was announced by Agriculture Minister Addisu Arega during discussions on a new five-year national coffee development package aimed at strengthening production, improving productivity, and increasing Ethiopia’s competitiveness in global coffee markets. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, coffee accounted for more than 30 percent of Ethiopia’s total export earnings during the fiscal year ending July 7, highlighting the crop’s continued importance to the country’s economy. The latest performance represents a notable increase from the previous 2024/25 fiscal year, when Ethiopia earned more than $2.65 billion from the export of approximately 470,000 metric tonnes of coffee, according to the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA). Officials said the government is now focusing on expanding productivity through a new national coffee developmen…

Ethiopia Tops $3 Billion in Annual Coffee Export Revenue for the First ... Ethiopia has generated more than $3 billion in coffee export revenue during the fiscal year, reaching a record for East Africa’s largest coffee producer, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. Agriculture Minister Addisu Arega said the milestone surpassed the previous fiscal year’s record of $2.65 billion, highlighting the sector’s growing contribution to the economy as Ethiopia continues broader economic reforms. According to Arega, the increase was driven by government efforts to expand coffee production, improve farm productivity, strengthen quality standards and enhance market traceability. The latest result marks a sharp rise in coffee export earnings over the past several years. Ethiopia earned about $1.4 billion from coffee exports in 2023, followed by $1.43 billion in 2024, before revenues climbed to $2.65 billion in 2025 and exceeded $3 billion in the current fiscal year. The Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA) previously attributed the rise in export receipts to sustained global demand for Ethiopian arabica, as well as increases in export volumes and higher-value sales. As the birthplace …

Ethiopia's Coffee Export Revenue Hits Record US$3bn in Historic Trade ... SHARE Ethiopia has achieved a historic milestone in its coffee industry after generating US$3bn in export revenue, the highest ever recorded from the country’s most valuable agricultural commodity. The achievement marks a major boost for Ethiopia’s economy and reinforces the country’s position as Africa’s leading coffee producer and one of the world’s most important suppliers of premium Arabica coffee. The record-breaking performance comes after several years of steady growth in production, exports and international demand for Ethiopian coffee. According to official figures released by the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA) , the country surpassed previous export records during the current fiscal year, reflecting improvements across the coffee value chain as well as favourable conditions in global coffee markets. Export earnings have more than doubled in just a few years, rising from around US$1.4bn in 2023 to the historic US$3bn milestone. - Advertisement - Government officials attributed the success to coordinated efforts involving millions of smallholder farmers, coffee cooperatives, exporters, inv…