African Fine Coffees Association To Address Key Challenges Faced In African Coffee Sector At 22nd African Good Coffees Summit And Exhibition In Ethiopia – CoffeeTalk

The African Fine Coffees Association (AFCA) is set to host its 22nd African Good Coffees Summit and Exhibition in Ethiopia from February 6 to 8, 2026. The summit aims to address key challenges in the African coffee sector, which is not fully capitalizing on its rich coffee heritage. Industry leaders at the summit note that many African producers are not equitably benefiting from the vast profits generated along the coffee value chain. A central theme emerging from conference discussions is the low added value within the African coffee sector, with most coffee exported as raw beans, leaving producers largely excluded from lucrative activities such as processing, roasting, and branding. African coffees often lack strong, distinctive brands capable of commanding premium prices worldwide. The summit will focus on enhancing market access, building climate change resilience, and boosting intra-African trade. AFCA, in collaboration with the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority, is urging all stakeholders to unite in creating a more sustainable, inclusive, and profitable African coffee industry.

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