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Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union

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Farmer-owned cooperative exporting certified organic Yirgacheffe arabica from 46,000+ smallholders.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 🇪🇹Founded 200251-200 employeesyirgacheffeunion.com
BRICS+

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  • Exists and is operating nowRegistration and company ID are valid, status is active, it files its reports, accounts are not frozen, the site answers, and its age matches what it claims. · Website live (Jun 2026)proof
  • Independently confirmedCertificates found in official registries, an active legal entity ID (LEI), fulfilled public contracts, real filed financials. · Certifications verifiable
  • 5 more checks are not yet possible from open public sources for suppliers in Ethiopia.

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Safe Bets (You can get a refund)

  • Credit cards
  • PayPal (specifically "Goods and Services")
  • Escrow services (where your money is held safely until the goods actually arrive)
  • Letter of Credit (best for large, bulk orders)

Red Flags (Your money is gone for good)

  • Wire transfers to personal bank accounts
  • Crypto
  • Western Union or MoneyGram
  • Gift cards

The ultimate warning sign: If a supplier refuses cards or escrow and only pushes for non-reversible payment methods, walk away immediately. This is the number one sign of a scam. Either insist on escrow or drop the deal.

Double-check the names: The name on the bank account must perfectly match the officially registered company name. If it doesn't, stop right there.

First-time orders: Always use an independent escrow service for your first order. This ensures the supplier only gets paid after you have the goods in hand.

About

Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union (YCFCU) represents over 46,000 smallholder farmers across 28 member cooperatives in Ethiopia's Gedeo Zone. The union produces, processes, and exports washed and sun-dried Yirgacheffe arabica with full organic and Fairtrade certifications, and is the sole source of the protected Yirgacheffe appellation.

Primary markets
🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇳🇴 Norway 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Certifications (declared)
EU OrganicFairtrade

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Company facts

Where is Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union based?

Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Is Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union a manufacturer or a distributor?

Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union is a manufacturer listed on Hell of a Partner.

What does Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union supply?

Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union works across Specialty & Gourmet Food, Organic Food.

Which markets does Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union serve?

Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union serves Germany, United States, Japan, United Kingdom, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands.

When was Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union founded?

Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union was founded in 2002.

Is Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union verified on Hell of a Partner?

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