The Burundi National Taste of Harvest Auction concluded successfully in February, with all 14 coffee lots sold to international buyers. The auction closed at the culmination of the 22nd African Fine Coffees Conference & Exhibition in Addis Ababa, where the coffees were showcased to potential bidders through curated cuppings and direct engagement with buyers.
Winning bidders came from China, France, Japan, and Malaysia, highlighting strong global demand for Burundi’s high-quality specialty coffees. The highest bid reached US$55.25/kg, underscoring the premium value placed on Burundi’s top micro lots.
The results reflect the growing recognition of Burundi as a source of exceptional coffee and the increasing interest from international markets in the country’s top micro lots. The Taste of Harvest program continues to serve as a platform to showcase origin quality while creating direct market linkages between producers and buyers.
The auction was organized by the African Fine Coffees Association (AFCA) in collaboration with auction service provider M-Cultivo, with support from the International Trade Centre (ITC) under the EU–EAC MARKUP II Programme.
Full auction results, including final prices and winning bidders, are available here: https://tasteofharvest.mcultivo.com/auction/burundi-2025
