To increase international trade competitiveness, the Government of Ethiopia has implemented far-reaching economic reforms in the coffee subsector. As a result of various market liberalization measures, the coffee industry has undergone unprecedented changes.

It is a precondition for all exporters that they process their coffee to the country's export standard. The Coffee Processing and Warehouse Enterprise is a modern, state-owned enterprise, whose objective is to render high-standard coffee-processing and warehousing services. The Enterprise has three production lines, each with the capacity to process five tonnes of coffee an hour, and with a storage capacity of 30,000 tonnes.

Key markets are Germany, Japan, USA, France and the Middle East – and is focusing on the US specialty market and Scandinavia. Eseda Export's major emphasis is on quality products such as premium blends, organic coffee and original unblended coffees from one specific plantation or farm. Within Ethiopia, there are some distinctive varieties that are highly sought after. The highest grown coffee comes from Harar, where the Longberry variety is the most popular, having a wine-like flavour and tasting slightly acidic.

We export washed and unwashed (natural or sundried) coffee from among the nine varieties of Arabica coffee Ethiopia produces, all with their distinct characteristics. Roasters give special attention to each variety, specially on the basis of their difference in acidity and flavour.