The Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority has announced a major expansion in the global reach of Ethiopian coffee, adding over 30 new export destinations and recording an all-time high in export revenue, as reported by Ahadu Radio.

Cheru Kuru, Chief Executive Officer for Market and Information Security at the Authority, revealed that Ethiopian coffee is gaining increasing international traction, with rising demand from emerging markets such as China and South Korea. These new buyers are joining traditional markets like Europe and the United States, helping Ethiopia grow its total export destinations from 64 to over 90 countries.

Among the top revenue-generating destinations are Saudi Arabia, Germany, and the United States, followed closely by Belgium, China, South Korea, the UAE, Japan, Italy, and Jordan. These countries now account for a combined 77% of export volume and 78% of total foreign exchange earnings from coffee.

Notably, China, Jordan, and the UAE—new entrants to the top 10 buyers list—reflect a shifting global appetite for Ethiopia’s specialty beans.