Ethiopia: Coffee Annual

Post forecasts Ethiopia's coffee production for MY 2026/27 at 12.10 million bags (60 kilograms each, green bean equivalent), based on improved yields under normal weather conditions. Exports for the same period are forecast at 7.13 million bags, supported by growing demand for Ethiopian Arabica beans. MY 2025/26 constitutes an exceptional period for Ethiopia's coffee export sector, as record-high fresh cherry prices and rising operating costs continue to place significant financial pressure on traders and exporters. China is rapidly emerging as one of the top coffee buyers, driven by its tariff-free market access.