The Oromia Regional State, accounting for nearly 79 percent of Ethiopia's coffee exports, has introduced a new five percent levy on each kilogram of coffee beans purchased for export. This directive from the state's Trade Bureau will impact over 4,000 coffee producers who sell to exporters, with the fee linked to benchmark prices set by the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority.
The Oromia Regional State, which handles nearly 79 percent of Ethiopia's coffee exports, has imposed a new five percent levy on every kilogram of coffee beans acquired for export. Issued by the state's Trade Bureau, this measure targets more than 4,000 coffee producers who supply exporters, with the fee calculated based on benchmark prices established by the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority.
Announced on December 27, 2025, and reported by Bezawit Huluager, a staff writer for Fortune, the policy underscores Oromia's pivotal role in the nation's economy, particularly in the coffee sector. While the levy aims to generate revenue for the region, its effects on producers and the broader market remain to be seen, though specific details on implementation are limited in available reports.