Ethiopian Coffee Export to South Korea
Direct trade specialty coffee from Ethiopia to South Korea. Grade 1 Arabica, 84–92 SCA cupping scores.
South Korea, and Seoul in particular, has one of the highest cafe densities per capita in the world and a rapidly expanding specialty coffee scene, and PyraBrew supplies Grade 1 Ethiopian Arabica directly to Korean roasters and importers with documentation prepared for MFDS and APQA clearance. PyraBrew delivers Yirgacheffe, Guji, and Sidamo lots scoring 84–92 on the SCA scale to meet the rising demand for traceable, single-origin coffee among Korean specialty buyers.
Why South Korea Buyers Choose PyraBrew
Grade 1 Arabica
Cupping scores of 84–92 from Yirgacheffe, Guji, and Sidamo — sourced and Q-graded for South Korea buyers.
South Korean Import Compliance
Documentation prepared for MFDS (Ministry of Food and Drug Safety) import food registration
Direct to Your Port
CIF to Busan — South Korea's principal container and green coffee import port
South Korean Import Compliance
- Documentation prepared for MFDS (Ministry of Food and Drug Safety) import food registration
- Phytosanitary certificates meeting APQA (Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency) requirements
- ICO certificates of origin and quality certificates for every shipment
- SCA cupping reports with Q-grader evaluations for every container
Shipping to South Korean Ports
- CIF to Busan — South Korea's principal container and green coffee import port
- Transit time: 4–6 weeks via the Indian Ocean and South China Sea route
- GrainPro-lined jute bags for freshness across extended transit
- Pricing available in USD or KRW, with terms suited to Korean trading company workflows
Frequently Asked Questions — South Korea
Why is South Korea a growing market for Ethiopian coffee?
Seoul has one of the highest cafe densities per capita anywhere in the world, and its specialty coffee scene has grown rapidly, driving strong demand for traceable, single-origin lots with distinctive cup character — exactly what Ethiopian Yirgacheffe, Guji, and Sidamo deliver.
What import requirements does South Korea have?
Green coffee imports into South Korea require MFDS food import registration and APQA phytosanitary clearance. PyraBrew prepares certificates of origin, phytosanitary reports, and quality documentation aligned with these requirements.
Which Korean port do you ship to?
We offer CIF delivery to Busan, South Korea's principal container and coffee import port. FOB Djibouti pricing is also available for buyers with their own freight arrangements.
Can I request samples shipped to South Korea?
Yes. We dispatch pre-shipment samples via international courier to qualified commercial buyers in South Korea within five business days of request, so you can evaluate cupping quality before committing to a container.
We Also Export To
United States
Buy Ethiopian Coffee USA — Grade 1 Arabica Imports
United Kingdom
Buy Ethiopian Coffee UK — Direct Trade Green Beans
European Union
Buy Ethiopian Coffee Europe — EUDR Compliant Imports
Australia
Buy Ethiopian Coffee Australia — BICON-Ready Imports
United Arab Emirates
Buy Ethiopian Coffee UAE — ESMA Compliant Arabica
Saudi Arabia
Buy Ethiopian Coffee Saudi Arabia — SFDA Compliant Lots
Germany
Buy Ethiopian Coffee Germany — Direct Trade Green Beans
Belgium
Buy Ethiopian Coffee Belgium — EUDR Compliant Direct Trade
Italy
Buy Ethiopian Coffee Italy — Direct Trade Espresso-Grade Arabica
France
Buy Ethiopian Coffee France — Direct Trade Green Beans
China
Buy Ethiopian Coffee China — Duty-Free Direct Trade Imports
Japan
Buy Ethiopian Coffee Japan — MAFF-Compliant Direct Trade
Global Markets
Buy Ethiopian Coffee Worldwide — Global Direct Trade Export
Request Samples & KRW Pricing
Get pre-shipment samples and KRW pricing for your South Korea operation.
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