Coffee Minimum Price
Official benchmarks by the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority.
ETHIOPIAN COFFEE AND TEA AUTHORITY
Origin | Grade | Export Type | Process | Change | New CropUSC/lb & $/ton |
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Quality
Quality Classification
The Ethiopian system evaluates coffee based on defects per 300g.
Special Categories
The 5 Export Grades
Grades 1-2 are Specialty; Grades 3-5 are Commercial.
| Grade | Type | Defects (300g) | Sensory Notes |
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Glossary
Understanding Export Models
The Ethiopian coffee sector uses specific designations.
Direct Trade: No middlemen involved.
Exchange Bypass: Contractual bypass of ECX.
Full Transparency: Origin to farm level.
Natural
Washed
The minimum prices displayed are official benchmarks set by the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA). These rates are updated weekly and serve as the baseline for all verified direct trade contracts managed through our platform.