Who is GDF Trading?
Our Coffee Story
GDF Trading is a trusted Ethiopian coffee exporter based in Addis Ababa. We specialize in sourcing and exporting the finest Grade 1 and specialty Arabica green coffee beans from Ethiopia's legendary growing regions: Yirgacheffe, Sidamo, Limmu, Harrar, and Guji.
With deep roots in Ethiopian agriculture and strong, long-term relationships with smallholder farmers, we ensure full traceability, fair pricing, and exceptional cup quality in every shipment. Our mission is simple: deliver authentic Ethiopian coffee excellence to roasters and importers worldwide.
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GDF Trading Coffee FAQ
Export & Sourcing
We specialize in premium Ethiopian Arabica green beans — primarily Grade 1 washed and natural process from Yirgacheffe, Sidamo, Limmu, Harrar, and Guji regions. We can also supply certified organic and specialty lots upon request.
Our standard MOQ is one full container (18–20 metric tons). We also support smaller trial orders (starting from 1–5 tons) for new buyers to test quality.
From contract to port loading: typically 10–14 days (including sampling, grading, QC, and documentation). Full transit time depends on destination port.
We export worldwide, with main markets including Germany, USA, Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, China, Australia, and several EU countries.
Quality & Traceability
Ethiopia is the birthplace of Arabica coffee. High-altitude heirloom varieties produce unique floral, fruity, citrus, berry, chocolate, and wine-like notes — unmatched complexity and brightness loved by specialty roasters.
Yes — we work directly with smallholder farmers and cooperatives. Full farm-to-export traceability is available, including lot numbers, farmer groups, and processing details. Many lots follow sustainable and fair-trade practices.
Yes — we provide detailed cupping notes (SCAA/SCA scores), moisture & defect analysis, and free samples (250g–1kg) for serious buyers after initial discussion.
Yes — many of our farms use natural/organic methods. We can supply certified organic (USDA/EU) and high-scoring specialty lots (85+ points) on request.
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