Ethiopian coffee harvest 2025–26

Early cherry picking begins — Sidama and Guji

• ·First cherry picking commenced in Bensa (Sidama) from 5 October.
• ·Guji Hambela washing stations received first cherry deliveries.
• ·Rainfall in September slightly above average — positive for cherry density.

Peak harvest — Yirgacheffe, Sidama, Guji

• ·Peak picking across Yirgacheffe (Konga, Kochere, Idido) through November.
• ·Sidama Bombe naturals placed on raised beds — first lots drying.
• ·Guji Uraga washed lots entering fermentation tanks.
• ·Early quality reports: strong cherry density, good sugar development.

Harrar harvest begins — dry processing underway across south

• ·Harrar (East Hararghe) cherry picking commenced mid-December.
• ·Yirgacheffe washed lots completing fermentation and drying.
• ·Sidama naturals at 12–16 days on raised beds — on track.
• ·Jimma washed lots entering dry milling for early shipment.

Harvest closes — dry milling and grading

• ·Main harvest complete across Yirgacheffe, Sidama, Guji.
• ·Harrar picking continues through late January.
• ·Dry milling begins for washed Yirgacheffe and Sidama Bensa lots.
• ·Initial cupping: Yirgacheffe Konga scoring 88–90, excellent clarity.

First washed lots available — export permits issued

• ·Yirgacheffe Konga washed (EA-YIR-W-2526-001) cupped and approved: 88.5 average.
• ·Sidama Bensa washed (EA-SID-W-2526-001) cleared export — 86.8 average.
• ·ECX export permits issued for February shipments.
• ·First container (Yirgacheffe washed + Sidama washed) shipped 22 February.

Naturals approved — Guji micro-lots released

• ·Sidama Bombe natural (EA-SID-N-2526-001) completed drying — 57 days on bed. Cupped at 87.2.
• ·Guji Hambela natural (EA-GUJ-N-2526-001) released — outstanding lot, 89.0 SCA.
• ·Harrar Longberry Grade 1 dry milling complete. First lots shipped.
• ·Jimma Gera washed available — ideal for espresso blends.

Shipping window open — EU arrivals beginning

• ·February shipments arriving Hamburg and Rotterdam from mid-April.
• ·March shipments en route — ETA Europe early May.
• ·All EU-bound containers EUDR documentation submitted to IS platform.
• ·Pre-shipment samples sent to 14 buyers across Germany, UK, Netherlands, Japan.

Main shipping season — lots still available

• ·Current available volume: approx. 820 bags across 8 lots (see current lots page).
• ·Yirgacheffe Gedeb natural (EA-YIR-N-2526-002) — last 80 bags, limited availability.
• ·Guji Hambela natural (EA-GUJ-N-2526-001) — partly reserved, 60 bags remaining.
• ·New buyer introductory samples available for all origins.