Huichuan Industrial Signed Ethiopia Coffee Park Pact
The company reached a memorandum in July 2026 to establish a new processing facility in Addis Ababa.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Coffee
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In July 2026, Huichuan Industrial Development (Henan) Co signed a memorandum with the Ethiopian Investment Commission to construct a coffee processing park in Addis Ababa. The firm currently produces 80 percent of Ethiopia's freeze-dried coffee powder.
Why it matters
This initiative aims to bridge industrial gaps by processing coffee beans directly at their source in Ethiopia. The company intends to strengthen the direct procurement supply chain to feed its manufacturing operations.
The company utilizes vacuum freeze-drying at minus 40 degrees Celsius to process beans, with its coffee powder capable of dissolving in 3 seconds. The current installed production capacity sits at 400 metric tons.
The players
Huichuan Industrial Development (Henan) Co
This corporation is based in Puyang and produces the majority of Ethiopia's freeze-dried coffee powder.
Ethiopian Investment Commission
This government agency is responsible for promoting and facilitating investment within Ethiopia.
The details
Huichuan Industrial Development processes coffee using cold extraction, roasting, and grinding techniques to support its Rami Coffee brand, which targets consumers aged 18 to 35. The company previously established a direct procurement supply chain agreement with the local government in 2020.
Timeline
2019: Huichuan Industrial Development was established.
2020: The company initiated its direct procurement supply chain.
2022: The Rami Coffee brand was launched.
July 2026: The memorandum with the Ethiopian Investment Commission was signed.
Culture Shift
This development reflects the broader trend of China solidifying its position as a major importer of Ethiopian coffee. The partnership aims to capitalize on increasing demand for instant coffee products by integrating the supply chain closer to the origin of the raw goods.
Consumers can expect to see an expansion of machine-free coffee shops utilizing the company's freeze-dried powder. The project focuses on industrial-scale supply chain changes rather than direct changes to retail pricing for local coffee drinkers.
The takeaway
The move represents a strategic effort to consolidate the production of freeze-dried coffee at the source to improve efficiency. Future growth plans center on scaling output to 1,000 tons annually to meet the needs of the younger demographic segment.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by China Daily.
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