What does AMASKO PLC do?
AMASKO PLC is an Ethiopian trading and export company connecting high-quality Ethiopian agricultural products with international markets, while also bringing essential industrial materials into Ethiopia.
Why is Ethiopian coffee so important to AMASKO?
Ethiopia is widely recognized as the birthplace of coffee and is home to an extraordinary diversity of coffee varieties, growing environments, and flavor profiles. Our objective is not simply to buy and sell coffee. We aim to build a reliable supply chain that connects Ethiopian farmers, suppliers, processors, exporters, and international buyers.
Which Ethiopian coffees can you source?
Our sourcing network can cover coffees from different Ethiopian origins, depending on customer requirements and seasonal availability. This includes coffees from areas such as Sidama, Yirgacheffe, Guji, Jimma, Nekemte, and other producing regions. Altitude, variety, soil, climate, processing method, and post-harvest handling can all influence the final cup profile.
Does AMASKO only deal with specialty coffee?
No. Our coffee business is designed to serve different international market requirements. We can work with different grades and preparations depending on the buyer’s specifications. Our approach is to match the right Ethiopian coffee with the right market rather than treating every coffee as the same product.
How important is quality control?
Quality control is fundamental. We pay attention to sourcing, weighing, sampling, grading, laboratory analysis, preparation, storage, packaging, and export documentation. We also work with suppliers and customers to ensure that the agreed coffee specification is clearly understood throughout the transaction.
What about traceability?
Traceability and transparency are increasingly important in international coffee trade. We aim to maintain clear information about the coffee’s origin and supply chain, while working with suppliers and partners to provide buyers with the information required for their market.
Who are your coffee customers?
We work toward serving international coffee buyers, importers, roasters, distributors, and other businesses looking for Ethiopian coffee. We discuss requirements directly with buyers and develop supply arrangements based on quantity, quality, origin, price, packaging, delivery terms, and destination.
Can AMASKO handle large orders?
Our goal is to develop the capacity to handle both regular and larger-volume international orders while maintaining consistent quality and supply. Rather than focusing only on individual shipments, we are interested in developing long-term commercial relationships with buyers.
Why did AMASKO enter the steel business?
Ethiopia’s infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, and industrial sectors require dependable access to quality raw materials. Our objective is to participate in this supply chain by connecting international manufacturers and suppliers with Ethiopian businesses that require steel products.
What’s next for AMASKO?
We intend to continue expanding our international sourcing and customer network, increasing the volume and range of products we trade, and building long-term relationships with producers, manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers.
