Ethiopian coffee production forecast to rise, Colombia to decline

to 7.8 million bags, driven by stronger prices and reforms that have increased direct access for producers and exporters to international markets. Economic reforms, including the adoption of a market-based exchange rate, are making Ethiopian coffee more competitive in foreign markets and increasing incomes for local farmers, according to a report from the FAS office in Addis Ababa. Production Drop in Colombia Meanwhile, in Colombia, washed Arabica production in May fell by 27% compared to the same month last year, to 819 thousand bags. This was reported by Reuters with reference to the National Federation of Coffee Growers. The reasons for the reduction were not specified, but heavy rains recently could have worsened the condition of coffee trees. Colombia is the leading supplier of washed Arabica to the world market. In 2024, the country produced just under 14 million and exported about 12.3 million bags, according to the federation. Exports in May amounted to 910 thousand bags ...