Zero-tariff policy to boost Ethiopian coffee exports

From May 1, China will grant zero tariff to all product categories for 53 African countries with which China has diplomatic ties, including Ethiopia. Worku is even more optimistic that the policy will enhance the competitiveness of Ethiopian coffee in the Chinese market. - Kenya ..

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China's zero-tariff policy, effective May 1, is set to significantly boost Ethiopian coffee exports to China. This policy, combined with platforms like the China International Import Expo (CIIE), has already seen remarkable growth in coffee shipments.

Ethiopian coffee exports to China surged from approximately 4,000 metric tons in 2018 to 34,300 tons in 2024.
Gizat Worku, General Manager of the Ethiopian Coffee Exporters Association, is optimistic about the policy's impact.
China will grant zero tariffs on all product categories for 53 African countries, including Ethiopia.