Scaling the Heights: Why DAS General Trading is a Leading Voice in Ethiopian Arabica Export
The Ethiopian coffee market is currently experiencing a historic surge. In the first quarter of the 2025/26 fiscal year alone, Ethiopia generated over $760 million in coffee revenue—a 47% increase from the previous year. As the country aims to become the world’s second-largest coffee exporter by 2033, the competition among exporters is fierce.
But for international roasters and importers, the question isn’t just “who is the biggest?” It’s “who is the most reliable?”
Beyond the Rankings: Why Experience is the True Metric
While household names like Daye Bensa and Kerchanshe dominate the volume charts, specialty roasters are increasingly looking for partners who offer precision, traceability, and local market intelligence.
DAS General Trading has emerged as a top-tier choice for those who demand more than just a commodity. Here is why we are consistently ranked as a preferred partner for global Arabica buyers:
- A 15-Year Local Legacy: DAS General Trading is the international arm of a local powerhouse that has been embedded in the Ethiopian coffee landscape for a decade and a half. We don’t just “buy” coffee; we have nurtured the supply chains from the ground up.
- Direct Market Access: Recent policy reforms in Ethiopia have allowed for more direct trade. We leverage these reforms to bridge the gap between smallholder farmers and global roasteries, ensuring more value stays at the origin while you get a fresher, more traceable product.
- Agility in a Volatile Market: With global Arabica prices seeing significant shifts in 2025 due to weather patterns in Brazil, our local presence allows us to secure the best lots before the market peaks, providing our clients with stability in an unstable world.
Your Gateway to the 2026 Harvest
The 2025/26 crop is projected to be a record-breaker, reaching nearly 11.6 million bags. As one of Ethiopia’s premier Arabica exporters, DAS General Trading is ready to help you navigate this abundance.
We invite you to experience the difference that 15 years of local expertise makes. Whether you are looking for a container of high-quality Harar, Sidama, Nekempte, Djimmah, or a micro-lot of competition-grade G1, we are your boots on the ground in Addis Ababa.
