Ethiopia Doubles Coffee Production in Five Years : PM Abiy

Addis Ababa October 10/2024 (ENA) Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced the impressive achievement of doubling Ethiopia's annual coffee production from 500,000 tons to over 1 million tons within the last five years.

This significant milestone was highlighted during a national coffee exhibition and awareness forum held today at the Ethiopian Science Museum.

The premier pointed out that Ethiopia has experienced a remarkable increase in revenue from coffee exports, reaching over 1.4 billion USD in the last fiscal year. He attributed this growth to ongoing improvements in the macroeconomic environment and the coffee trade sector.

During his address, the Prime Minister emphasized the government's commitment to enhancing coffee quality and production.

He noted the importance of collaboration with stakeholders, including farmers, cooperatives, and regional communities, aimed at promoting awareness and implementing best practices in coffee cultivation.

PM Abiy expressed optimism about elevating Ethiopia's annual coffee production to one million tons by building on past achievements. He stressed the necessity of sustained efforts to improve quality and market access.

"When the Green Legacy Initiative started, one of its focus areas was coffee, followed by tea, rice, and wheat," PM Abiy explained.

Accordingly, Ethiopia's annual coffee production has increased from 500,000 tons to over 1 million tons within the last five years.

In terms of export revenue, the nation plans to secure about 2 billion USD during this Ethiopian fiscal year, Abiy said, stating that Ethiopia had obtained over 1.4 billion USD in the last fiscal year.

He attributed this growth to ongoing improvements in the macroeconomic environment and the coffee trade sector.

He provided a comparative analysis of coffee production, stating, "Over the past five years, Brazil has been producing 3.7 million tons of coffee annually, while Vietnam produced 1.7 million tons per year. Ethiopia, on the other hand, was producing less than 500,000 tons of coffee annually. However, following the Green Legacy Initiative, Brazil's production has increased to 4 million tons, Vietnam to 2 million tons, and Ethiopia has been able to double its production to 1 million tons. ’’