Ecuador Green Coffee
Exporter — direct from Loja.
Cafesure exports Typica Mejorado, Sidra, and Gesha micro-lots directly from Loja, Ecuador: SCA 84+ specialty grade, farm-level traceability, FDA-registered and EUDR-compliant, shipped by air in 5–10 days. No importer markups — you buy from the origin team that cups every lot.
Why buy direct from an Ecuadorian exporter.
Most specialty coffee is bought through importers who hold green in a domestic warehouse. Buying direct from a certified exporter in Ecuador changes three things: price (no importer markup), access (you see lots before they are committed to importer pipelines), and traceability (you deal with the people who physically bought the coffee from the producer).
Cafesure is a registered B.I.C. corporation headquartered in Loja — the province where Typica Mejorado was identified and where most of Ecuador's high-altitude specialty production is concentrated. We cup every lot at origin under SCA protocol, hold a valid FDA Food Facility Registration, and ship with AGROCALIDAD phytosanitary certificates and farm-level traceability data that stands up to EUDR scrutiny.
The trade-off of buying direct is that you handle — or your customs broker handles — the import mechanics yourself. Our step-by-step import guide walks through FDA Prior Notice, HS 0901.21 classification, Incoterms, and air/sea logistics.
The varieties we export from Ecuador — and why buyers pay for them.
Typica Mejorado
Floral jasmine, stone fruit, syrupy body, prolonged aftertaste. The Ecuadorian heirloom that put Loja on the map. (Washed / Honey / Natural)
Sidra
Aromatic complexity, bright acidity, red fruit, clean cup. A versatile Bourbon × Typica cross — works as single origin or in blends. (Washed / Honey)
Gesha
Bergamot, jasmine, tropical fruit, tea-like clarity, exceptional length. Altitude-driven, competition-grade. (Washed / Natural)
Caturra & Bourbon
Clean, sweet, well-structured cups with regional brightness. Approachable price tier — ideal for blends and bulk programs. (Washed / Honey / Natural)
Ecuador harvest calendar 2026–2027.
Plan your seasonal menu around Loja's single annual harvest. Peak export readiness runs June through November.
| Phase | Months | What happens | Buyer action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main harvest | Apr – Sep | Selective multi-pass picking at 1,600–2,100 masl; wet milling and drying in Loja. | Lock contract volumes and samples. |
| Export readiness | Jun – Nov | Dry milling, grading, cupping at origin, vacuum packing. | Request sample lots and cupping reports. |
| Air freight window | Jun – Dec | UIO/GYE departures; 5–10 business days to US/EU hubs. | Schedule deliveries for seasonal launches. |
| 2027 pre-harvest | Dec 2026 – Mar 2027 | Flowering and cherry development; volume projections. | Reserve next-harvest micro-lots early. |
Volumes are limited: Ecuador produces a fraction of global specialty volume, and the highest-scoring lots are typically allocated to recurring buyers before reaching the open market. See our sourcing calendar guide for the full export timeline.
What you need to import from Ecuador.
Requirements for US, EU, and Middle East buyers — streamlined by your exporter.
For US buyers
- FDA Prior Notice filed before arrival
- FDA-registered supplier (Cafesure: valid registration)
- Customs broker + EIN (importer of record)
- HTS 0901.21 — duty-free under US–Ecuador preferences
For EU buyers
- EUDR geolocation + satellite-verified documentation
- Farm GPS points / polygons, no land-use change post-2020
- AGROCALIDAD phytosanitary certificate
- Due diligence statement per shipment
MOQ & formats
- Sample kits: 300–350 g per lot, shipped DHL/FedEx/UPS
- Commercial minimum: 2 boxes (40 kg)
- Pallets (500–1,000 kg) and containers (5–19 t)
- Vacuum bricks or GrainPro-lined yute bags
Exporter Specifications
Trusted by roasters across North America, Europe, and the Middle East.
We ship to qualified buyers in the United States, Canada, the EU, and the Middle East, with recurring allocations each harvest.
"The traceability data on every lot changed how we build our seasonal menu. We taste the same lot profile across harvests, which is rare for origin buying."
US specialty roaster · California
"EUDR documentation was ready before we asked for it. Direct from origin, no importer margin, and the coffee cups above the samples we compared."
EU green buyer · Germany
"Air freight in under two weeks from a farm in Loja to our roasting floor. Typica Mejorado at this price does not exist in the US spot market."
Microroaster · Canada
What Buyers Ask an Ecuadorian Exporter.
01What are the requirements to buy green coffee from an Ecuadorian exporter?
02How do I verify that a coffee exporter in Ecuador is legitimate?
03Do you ship samples before a commercial order?
04When is Ecuadorian coffee available for export?
05Are Cafesure lots EUDR-compliant for the European market?
Origin Team. Export Compliance. Direct Trade.
Source your next season from the origin.
Tell us your target volume and roast profile. We'll send the current harvest sheet, arrange sample lots for your QC team, and walk you through import requirements.