ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-COFFEE INDUSTRY

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-COFFEE INDUSTRY

Xinhua
16 Feb 2026, 18:15 GMT+

(260216) -- ADDIS ABABA, Feb. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Workers sort coffee beans at a coffee processing plant in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 13, 2026.

Regarded as the origin of Arabica coffee, Ethiopia is one of Africa's largest producers and exporters of the commodity. Coffee production is seen as the backbone of the country's agriculture-led economy.

Widely recognized for its quality and rich flavors, ranging from winy to fruity and chocolatey, the country's coffee has been in great demand across the globe. (Xinhua/Geng Xinning)

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