About
Your Trust, Our Devotion
Gebrehiwot Kelkay General Trading
Gebrehiwot Kelkay General Trading, a sole-proprietorship business, was founded and is managed by Mr. Gebrehiwot Kelkay Gebrmariam (CEO), a visionary and passionate entrepreneur. With more than four decades of proven experience, good reputation, and steady growth, we have become a trusted name in Ethiopia’s business landscape.
We create employment for over 70 permanent and temporary employees and operate across multiple sectors:
- Trading: Our foundational business with decades of expertise.
- Manufacturing: Through Natan Steel Factory, established in March 2021 in Addis Ababa, we produce high-quality steel products using state-of-the-art technology.
- Export: Specializing in premium Ethiopian Green Coffee to secure foreign currency and expand globally.
At Gebrehiwot Kelkay General Trading, we stand out in Ethiopia’s competitive coffee export sector because we own and operate our own state-of-the-art coffee cleaning and processing factory — a key distinction that many exporting companies simply do not have.
Here’s why global buyers choose us:
- We Own Our Dedicated Coffee Processing Facility Unlike many coffee exporters who rely on third-party mills or outsource processing, we control the entire post-harvest process in-house.
- Our modern factory is equipped with high-capacity, state-of-the-art cleaning, sorting, grading, and hulling machinery.
- Advanced cupping laboratories ensure consistent quality, flavor profile, and defect-free beans every batch. This vertical integration guarantees superior quality control, full traceability, and fresher, better-prepared coffee for our international clients.
- Full Control from Farm to Export
- Direct sourcing + in-house professional processing + export = unmatched consistency and transparency.
- Buyers receive traceable, premium Ethiopian Green Arabica that truly reflects its origin — something very difficult to achieve without your own factory.
- Exceptional Product Quality Across Both Divisions
- Coffee: Shade-grown, naturally processed, rigorously cup-tested Arabica beans of distinctive flavor and high grade.
- Steel: Precision-manufactured profiles (CHS, RHS, SHS, LTZ, flat iron sheets) produced at Natan Steel Factory using the latest imported technology.
- True Sustainability & Ethical Commitment
- Eco-friendly practices, fair farmer wages, women empowerment, and community support — all backed by our direct involvement in processing.
- Over 40 Years of Trusted Experience
- Led by Mr. Gebrehiwot Kelkay Gebrmariam with four decades of proven reliability and business excellence.
- Customer-Centric & Long-Term Partnership Focus
- Honest, transparent communication and personalized service for lasting relationships.
In Ethiopia’s coffee export market, owning your own advanced processing factory is rare — and that’s exactly what sets Gebrehiwot Kelkay General Trading apart. We don’t just export coffee. We process it to perfection in our own facility — delivering unmatched quality, traceability, and reliability to Europe, UAE, Asia, China, and the USA.
Our Vision
To become one of the world's best coffee exporters, supplying fine Ethiopian coffee beans globally, while establishing ourselves as the most trusted and reliable supplier of coffee product to international markets.
Our Mission
Our mission is to deliver the finest Ethiopian Green Arabica coffee and superior steel products to global markets through excellence in manufacturing, ethical sourcing, and innovative technology.
Core Values
- Quality & Uniqueness: Providing high-grade, distinctive shade-grown and naturally processed Ethiopian Arabica beans alongside precision-manufactured steel products.
- Traceability: Offering complete transparency, connecting buyers directly to specific farms, cooperatives, and production processes.
- Sustainability: Implementing eco-friendly practices that preserve forests, water resources, biodiversity, and ensure long-term viability for farmers.
- Social Responsibility: Empowering local communities – particularly women farmers – through fair wages, health initiatives, education support, and preservation of traditional knowledge.
- Integrity & Trust: Upholding honesty, transparency, and ethical standards in every partnership, transaction, and employee interaction.
- Customer Centricity: Prioritizing client needs, delivering exceptional service, and forging enduring relationships built on mutual success.
Our Team
Meet Our Team
Mr. Gebrehiwot Kelkay Gebrmariam
Daniel Tadele
Amha Hailu
Mulugeta Alemu
Dereje Fentaye
Tsegay Tsadik
What Sets Us Apart
- State-of-the-art facilities for coffee processing and steel manufacturing
- Full commitment to sustainability, traceability, and ethical practices
- Unmatched quality using the latest global technology
- Customer-centric approach building long-term trust and satisfaction
