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G1 Yirgacheffe differential

+212¢/lb

+44¢

Container rate Djib→Rotterdam

$1,820/TEU

↓12%

EUDR compliance rate

82%

+28%

Q2 2026 export growth

+15%

YoY

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Price Trend
160¢180¢200¢220¢Jun '25Aug '25Oct '25Dec '25Feb '26Apr '26+212¢

G1 Yirgacheffe — FOB differential above NY C-Market

↑ 44¢ since Jun '25

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Export Destinations 2025
🇪🇺European Union
94k MT(38%)
🇺🇸United States
52k MT(21%)
🇯🇵Japan
28k MT(11%)
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia
22k MT(9%)
🇰🇷South Korea
18k MT(7%)
🌍Other
36k MT(14%)

Total Ethiopian coffee exports 2025 · 250k metric tonnes

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Market

Market Update: Ethiopia's Specialty Coffee Exports Surge 15% in 2026 Q2

Export data shows specialty coffee shipments from Ethiopia reached record highs in Q2 2026, with premium grade coffee exports to EU and Asian markets leading the increase.

May 8, 2026·Ethiopian Coffee Guide Desk·4 min read

Ethiopia's specialty coffee exports climbed 15% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, according to preliminary figures released by the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority. The surge was driven primarily by sustained demand for washed Yirgacheffe and naturally processed Sidama lots in European and East Asian markets.

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Harvest

Harvest Alert: Early Yirgacheffe Picking Begins

First cherry collection has begun in higher elevations of Yirgacheffe, two weeks earlier than last season. Initial reports indicate exceptional quality with distinctive floral notes.

May 5, 2026·Field Report·3 min read

First-pick cherry collection has started across washing stations in the higher elevations of Yirgacheffe — roughly two weeks ahead of last year's calendar. Cooperative managers cite a combination of well-timed rains and warmer night temperatures during flowering.

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CertificationApril 29, 2026

EUDR Compliance: 82% of Ethiopian Exporters Now Certified

EU Deforestation Regulation compliance reaches new milestone as Ethiopia's Coffee & Tea Authority confirms 82% of registered exporters have completed certification.

TradeApril 25, 2026

Shipping News: Djibouti–Rotterdam Container Rates Drop 12%

Shipping costs from Horn of Africa to Europe see significant decrease as new vessels enter rotation and port congestion eases.

TradeApril 22, 2026

Sidama Union Expands Processing Capacity

The Sidama Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union has completed installation of 15 new eco-pulpers across its washing stations, increasing daily processing capacity by 40%.