Over the past six months, Ethiopia's coffee sector generated more than USD 571.4 million in international trade revenue, according to the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority. The country exported over 117,955 tons of coffee, with popular varieties such as Sidamo, Nekemte, Yerga Chife, and Jimma. In related news, the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration (MoTRI) announced an earning of USD 14.19 million from soybean by-product exports. Primary destinations for these exports were India and the United States, where the soybean by-products are crucial for animal sustenance. Market destinations for Ethiopian horticulture products include New Zealand, European countries, East Africa, and the Middle East while key markets for Ethiopian coffee include Saudi Arabia, South Korea, the U.S., Germany, Japan, and China.
