Key takeaways
- Coffee exports earned $878.52 million in July–September 2026, up 15% year-on-year, according to the Ethiopian Coffee & Tea Authority.
- Earnings fell $154.48 million short of the first-quarter target for the 2026–2027 fiscal year.
- Green coffee shipments reached 131,069.51 tonnes against a 144,433-tonne target.
- Exporters achieved 91% of the volume plan and 85% of the earnings plan.
Why it matters
- Saudi Arabia led destinations, buying 28,362.77 tonnes worth $196.85 million.
- Germany purchased 22,924.18 tonnes worth $136.69 million; China bought 15,125.54 tonnes worth $103 million.
- Revenue grew from a year earlier despite falling below the authority’s quarterly plan.
What to watch
- Subsequent quarterly results against the authority’s export volume and earnings targets.
Source: Addis Fortune | 8 November 2026 | Original article
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