Ethiopian Coffee, Sesame & Pulses Exporter Guide: How to Import from Ethiopia
Ethiopia's key export commodities, how its licensed exporter system works and how goods reach Djibouti or Mombasa.
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Ethiopia is one of Africa's largest pulse exporters. White pea (navy/haricot) beans from the Rift Valley are a major supply to European baked-bean canners; red kidney beans, mung beans, kabuli and desi chickpeas, lentils and faba beans are exported widely.

Ethiopia is one of Africa's largest pulse exporters. White pea (navy/haricot) beans from the Rift Valley are a major supply to European baked-bean canners; red kidney beans, mung beans, kabuli and desi chickpeas, lentils and faba beans are exported widely.
Main markets: UK, Italy, Belgium, India, Pakistan, UAE, Turkey.
Typical specifications; exact parameters are confirmed per lot on the quotation, inspection report and certificate of analysis.
Type 1 of 4 ยท ๐ช๐น Ethiopia
Small white beans for canning (baked beans).
Sample: $2.20/kg (indicative) Quote this type Order sample
| Count | 200โ220 beans / 100 g |
|---|---|
| Purity | โฅ 99% |
| Moisture | โค 15% |
| Hydration & canning tests available | |
Type 2 of 4 ยท ๐ช๐น Ethiopia
Uniform red kidney beans for canning and retail.
Sample: $2.30/kg (indicative) Quote this type Order sample
| Count | 45โ55 / 100 g |
|---|---|
| Purity | โฅ 99% |
| Moisture | โค 15% |
Type 3 of 4 ยท ๐ช๐น Ethiopia
Cream kabuli and small brown desi chickpeas.
Sample: $1.95/kg (indicative) Quote this type Order sample
| Kabuli counts | 42โ44, 58โ60 / oz |
|---|---|
| Purity | โฅ 98% |
Type 4 of 4 ยท ๐ช๐น Ethiopia
Shiny green mung beans for sprouting.
Sample: $2.10/kg (indicative) Quote this type Order sample
| Purity | โฅ 98% |
|---|---|
| Moisture | โค 12% |
| Region | Notes |
|---|---|
| Central Rift Valley (Shashamane, Ziway, Arsi) | White pea beans and red kidney beans. |
| Shewa & Gojjam | Chickpeas, lentils, faba beans. |
| Amhara & Afar lowlands | Mung beans. |
Main harvest OctoberโJanuary.
HS codes: 0713.33 ยท 0713.20 ยท 0713.31 ยท 0713.50
Ethiopian exports are contracted with licensed exporters and require bank-registered sales contracts. Ethiopia promotes value addition in leather โ crust and finished leather are preferred over raw and wet-blue hides. Coffee for the EU must meet EUDR traceability.
Tell us the product, variety, quantity, Incoterm (FOB / CIF / CFR / DAP) and your destination port or airport. We reply with a formal quotation, usually within one business day.