DIRECT COFFEE EXPORT

There are three coffee markets:

Internal market - where farmers sale at farm gate price to private coffee buyers, farmer groups and cooperative. Coffee is sold in form of cherry or parchment.

Auction - Coffee auctions are conducted every week on Thursdays during the season (usually 9 months). Licensed exporters come to the auction and buy coffee from suppliers who can be individual farmer, groups, and cooperative or from private buyers.

Direct export - Growers of premium top grade coffees are allowed to bypass the auction and sale their coffee directly. Direct export enables growers to establish long term relationship with roasters and international traders.