"Competitiveness in the global market depends not only on the volume of coffee exports but also on its quality. Strict monitoring is being carried out to ensure that coffee is produced with high quality," he said. China, one of the East African country's fast-expanding coffee export destinations, has become the fourth-largest importer of Ethiopian coffee, up from seventh position two years ago. Regarded as the origin of Arabica coffee, Ethiopia is one of Africa's largest producers and exporters of the commodity. Widely recognized for its quality and rich flavors, ranging from winy to fruity and chocolatey, the country's coffee has been in great demand across the globe.

Source: Ethiopian News January 10, 2026 13:48 UTC