Coffee is one of the most traded agricultural commodities in the world: in 2017 alone, 70 per cent of

total coffee production was exported, worth USD 19 billion.1,2 That same year, the sector had a retail
market value of USD 83 billion, providing jobs for 125 million people.1,3 Coffee is grown on 12.5 million
farms worldwide, of which 67–80 per cent are smallholder farms primarily located in developing
countries, including 22 Low Human Development Countries (LHDCs).4,5 The largest producing and
exporting countries in 2017, irrespective of human development level, were Brazil (USD 4.6 billion),
Vietnam (USD 3.5 billion) and Colombia (USD 2.58 billion), while the largest importing countries in 2017
were the United States (USD 6.3 billion), Germany (USD 3.5 billion) and France (USD 2.8 billion).6
Overall, coffee supply growth outpaced demand

The popularity and attractiveness of the world towards coffee is mainly due to its unique taste and is
supported by history, tradition, social and economic interests [2]. Coffee is one of caffeine resource that
has high antioxidant level [3]. Caffeine is also a substance that can cause increased alertness and reduce
fatigue [4]. Coffee, a beverage made from coffee bean extract, consumed around 2.25 billion cups every
day throughout the world. In 2013,

the International Coffee Organization (ICO) estimated that the World coffee consumption increased by
4.2% to 175.6 million bags in coffee year 2021/22. It is expected to increase by 1.7% to 178.5 million
bags in coffee year 2022/23[1]

World production reached 168.68 million bags, 0.9% lower than in coffee year 2019/20. Arabica
production was 96.82 million bags, and Robusta was 71.86 million bags. Production in Africa increased
by 0.5% to 18.69 million bags or 11.1% of the world total. Asia and Oceania accounted for 29.3% of
world coffee production, harvesting 49.49 million bags. In Central America and Mexico, output
decreased by 9.7% to 19.54 million bags in coffee year 2019/20, representing 11.6% of world supply.
Finally, the largest regional supplier, South America recorded 80.96 million bags in 2019/20, a decrease
of 1.1% from the previous year and representing 48.0% of the world total.

The world’s largest coffee exporter is Brazil, accounting for 32.2% of global coffee exports for 2019/20
with 41.03 million bags. Thus, the South American continent accounts for 45.3% of coffee exports,
followed by Asia and Oceania with 31.5% market share. Lastly, Central America & Mexico account for
12.5% coffee exports, whilst Africa’s global share of exports is 10.7%
Total production and Exports of all forms of coffee by ethiopia In thousand 60kg bags [1]

year 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

production 6383 6515 7143 7347 7511 7343
export 3117 2985 3001 3773 3589 3921
coffee i Ethiopian natural gift resource that generates and sustains revenue ,it contributes significantly
to the country's total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by increasing foreign direct investment and export
share as compared to other products and services.

Major Factors Affecting the Coffee Quality

reference

1 International Coffee Organization (ICO) Coffee Market Report – April 2023