How fast can Ethiopian coffee reach the Gulf?

Very fast — Ethiopia's proximity via Djibouti and the Red Sea means sea freight to Gulf ports (Jeddah, Jebel Ali, Dammam) is often just 7–14 days, the shortest route from any major coffee origin. This keeps green coffee fresh and shortens your working-capital cycle.

Which Middle East ports do you ship to?

We ship to Jeddah, Jebel Ali (Dubai), Dammam and Hamad, on CFR terms, or FOB Djibouti if you manage your own freight. Tell us your port for a quote.

What documentation comes with each shipment?

Every shipment includes a certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate and ICO certificate of origin, plus lot traceability documents with farm name, GPS coordinates, altitude and harvest date. We prepare all Ethiopian export paperwork.

What SCA scores do your lots achieve?

Our exportable lots typically score 85–92 on the SCA scale, with Guji and Yirgacheffe frequently 87–91. Every lot is cupped by independent licensed Q-graders and shipped with its cupping score sheet.

Do you ship free samples to the Middle East?

Yes — free cupping samples couriered to any GCC address, usually within 5–9 business days. Each includes 250g green coffee per origin, an SCA cupping report and a traceability document. Request yours and we'll confirm within 24 hours.

Ethiopian Green Coffee for Middle East Buyers

Last updated: July 2026

Traceable, SCA-scored Ethiopian green coffee shipped direct across the Red Sea to Gulf ports — one of the fastest routes from origin. Guji, Yirgacheffe and Sidama lots for roasters and importers across Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the wider GCC.

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What Middle East Green Coffee Buyers Get

Middle East roasters and importers get traceable, SCA-scored Ethiopian green coffee with fast Red Sea transit (often 7–14 days) to Gulf ports such as Jeddah, Jebel Ali and Dammam. We offer a 1-bag (60 kg) minimum order and free cupping samples couriered across the GCC.

Fast Transit

Short Red Sea sea-freight from Djibouti — often 7–14 days to Gulf ports, faster than any other origin route.

GPS Traceability

Every farm geo-referenced with full chain-of-custody documentation.

SCA 85–92

Independently cupped, licensed Q-grader scores supplied with every lot.

1-Bag MOQ

Start with a single 60kg bag; scale to full containers as demand grows.

Origins Most Requested by Middle East Roasters

Guji

SCA 85–92

Most requested

Jasmine, citrus, stone fruit (washed) · Blueberry, dark cherry, wine (natural)

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Yirgacheffe

SCA 87–91

Bergamot, floral, lemon zest (washed) · Strawberry, tropical, complex (natural)

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Sidama

SCA 85–88

Berry, wine-like, chocolate · Versatile across espresso and filter

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Commercial Terms for Middle East Buyers

Incoterms	FOB Djibouti / CFR Gulf ports (Jeddah, Jebel Ali, Dammam, Hamad)
Currency	USD — pricing quoted in US dollars
Transit Time	Approx. 7–14 days sea freight to Gulf ports via the Red Sea
Payment Terms	T/T 30% deposit, 70% against Bill of Lading — or confirmed Letter of Credit
Minimum Order	1 bag (60kg) for first order — no minimum for repeat buyers
Lead Time	3–5 weeks from order confirmation to vessel loading at Djibouti
Documentation	Certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, ICO certificate provided
Bag Sizes	30kg and 60kg GrainPro-lined bags

Why Middle East Roasters Choose Us

Fastest origin-to-Gulf transit — often 7–14 days via the Red Sea

Named-farm lots with full GPS traceability documents on request

Harvest-fresh green coffee — 2024/2025 crop now available

Minimum orders from 1 bag (60kg) — scale to full containers as you grow

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Frequently Asked Questions — Middle East Buyers

Start Sourcing Direct from Ethiopia

Source traceable, SCA-scored Ethiopian green coffee directly from origin. Free samples, no commitment — we ship worldwide.

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