The 2^nd edition of the Ethiopica coffee show was widely acclaimed as a tremendous success by exhibitors, trade visitors, institutional partners and the media.

With 4,315 buyers and industry professionals from Ethiopia and beyond, the exhibition delivered outstanding results and showcased the impressive growth and vast potential of Ethiopia’s coffee industry and trade.

Taking place from 24 to 27 June 2026, the exhibition coincided with a period in which Ethiopia’s rapidly developing economy – driven by reforms and investment – is making enormous strides.

According to the IMF, Ethiopia is forecast to grow by 9.2% in 2026, making it Africa’s fastest-growing economy.

So it came as no surprise that 152 exhibitors from across Africa, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East had confirmed their participation. Companies from 18 countries, namely from Brazil, China, Denmark, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Spain, Taiwan, Tunisia, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom underlined the event’s truly global reach.

A particularly strong presence from Ethiopian exhibitors was complemented by official national pavilions from Brazil, China and Italy.

In 2026, the event was held alongside

• the 2nd edition of the Ethiopia food show, Ethiopia’s leading F&B sourcing event, and
• the 8th edition of agrofood Ethiopia, the country’s No. 1 business platform for the agrofood industry.

Organised by fairtrade Messe in cooperation with local partners Prana Events, the exhibition bringstogether thousands of industry professionals from Ethiopia and around the globe, making it a must-attend event for anyone invested in the future of coffee trade in the region.

The Ethiopica coffee show is evolving! With dedicated partial fairs for coffee and F&B trade, this event offers a more focused, forward-looking experience than ever before.

It’s further enriched by agrofood Ethiopia, creating a dynamic platform that reflects Ethiopia’s potential in full.

Exhibition layout:

• Hall 2 Ethiopica Coffee Show
Ethiopia Food Show
agrofood Ethiopia

• Hall 1 plastprintpack Ethiopia

• As the birthplace of Arabica coffee, Ethiopia stands as Africa’s largest coffee producer and ranks among the world’s top five.
• The sector generates 30–35% of the nation’s export revenue and sustains 15 million livelihoods.
• Ethiopia’s coffee exports have reached US$3 billion for the first time in 2026, marking a major milestone for one of Africa’s most important coffee producers. Export earnings have more than doubled from US$1.4 billion in 2023, supported by stronger coordination among farmers, cooperatives, exporters, investors and government agencies. The bigger test now is how much of that value Ethiopia can retain at home through local processing, branding, traceability and premium certification, instead of relying mainly on raw coffee exports. (Africa Global News)
• Key markets: Recent export statistics show that Germany, Saudi Arabia and Belgium are consistently among the top three destinations by value and volume. In 2024/25, Saudi Arabia and Germany each accounted for roughly 15–16% of Ethiopia's coffee exports, while China, Belgium and the United States each represented about 8–9% of the market, followed by Japan, South Korea, the UAE and Italy. (Qahwa World)
• With a rapidly growing population (140 million today, reaching 200 million by 2050), Ethiopia is already East & Central Africa’s largest coffee-consuming market, especially for roasted coffee. 

With backing from many respected organisations – including international chambers, government ministries, trade agencies, and industry associations – the 2026 event reinforces its position as Ethiopia’s leading business and innovation hub for the coffee industry and trade.