The Eastern African country Ethiopia is looking to play an active part in the first China International Import Expo, and hopes the expo in Shanghai this November will help it attract buyers and investors.
As Ethiopia embarks on a major revamp of its coffee production and exportation, China's fast-growing coffee market has become a major destination for Ethiopian coffee producers and exporters.
Ethiopia is seeking to promote its organic coffee and boost market access at the second edition of China International Import Expo (CIIE).Coffee is one of the focus areas on which Ethiopia is working hard to enhance export to China, said Tatek Girma, Director of Marketing and Promotion at the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority.
Ethiopian firm Yascai says it has produced a prototype of ventilators and eyes on partnership with companies in China to launch manufacturing of the products.
Ethiopia is keen to have Chinese engagement in the coffee sector to boost value addition as the East African country seeks to augment its coffee export earnings, an Ethiopian official has said.
The Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority said on Aug 18 that the East African country's export of coffee, tea and spices recorded higher in volume and revenue than the planned target in July 2021.
Kerchanshe Trading Private Limited Company (PLC), the largest producer and exporter of coffee in Ethiopia, says the upcoming 4th China International Import Expo (CIIE) will create a huge opportunity for coffee-producing and exporting companies.
The Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA) says the upcoming 4th China International Import Expo would serve as a good platform to further boost the ever growing Chinese market for Ethiopia's coffee.
