The Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority announced a landmark achievement for the country’s coffee sector, reporting record-breaking coffee exports in the month of June 2024.

According to the authority, Ethiopia exported 46,000 tons of coffee in June 2024, representing a remarkable 108% increase compared to the previous period. This record-high volume of coffee exports generated $218 million in revenue, a 107% rise.

The exceptional performance in June contributed to Ethiopia’s total coffee exports reaching 298,500 tons for the 2023/24 fiscal year, resulting in $1.43 billion in earnings. This marks a 20% increase in export volume and a 7.5% rise in value compared to the previous fiscal year.