Oil Seed
Humera & Wollega Sesame
High-oil, whitish seed from the Amhara and Wollega lowlands. The benchmark grade for tahini and bakery buyers.
- Purity
- 99% min
- Moisture
- 6% max
- MOQ
- 1 × 20ft FCL
Ethiopia → Global markets
Connecting Ethiopia's agricultural excellence
to the world.
From our farms in Metema to our processing facility in Gondar, we source, grade, and export premium oil seeds, pulses, and coffee — while handling trusted industrial imports into Ethiopia.
- Licensed exporter
- Phytosanitary approved
- SGS / third-party inspection
- FOB · CIF · CFR
🌍 Global Export Compliance
✓ SGS Certified Inspections
✓ Phytosanitary Certificates
✓ ISO 22000 Standards
✓ FOB / CIF / CFR Terms
✓ Secure L/C Payments
🌍 Global Export Compliance
✓ SGS Certified Inspections
✓ Phytosanitary Certificates
✓ ISO 22000 Standards
✓ FOB / CIF / CFR Terms
✓ Secure L/C Payments
0Years since 2011
0Destination countries
0Shipped annually
0Lots inspected
Product range
What we trade
Select the product you want to buy and add them to your inquiry. Submit your request and we will provide you the updated quotation, product specification and available packaging.
Oil Seed
Coffee
Coffee beans
Washed and natural green coffee beans, sun-dried and sorted for specialty roasters and commercial blenders.
- Grade
- Grade 1 & 2
- Process
- Washed / Natural
- MOQ
- 1 × 20ft FCL
Spices
Turmeric & Black Cumin
Finger and powder turmeric with verified curcumin, plus black cumin (Nigella sativa) for food manufacturing.
- Form
- Whole / Ground
- Moisture
- 10% max
- MOQ
- 5 MT
Pulses
Chickpeas, Beans & Lentils
Desi and Kabuli chickpeas, red kidney beans, and red lentils, sized and sorted for canning and milling.
- Admixture
- 1% max
- Moisture
- 12% max
- MOQ
- 1 × 20ft FCL
Import
Industrial & Packaging
PP Rafia, plastic pellets, and packaging materials sourced globally and cleared on your behalf into Ethiopia.
- Scope
- PP, Plastics, Packaging
- Terms
- CIF Addis / Djibouti
- Customs
- Handled in-house
Import
Automotive & Machinery
Heavy-duty trucks, automotive parts, and industrial machinery imported and delivered inland.
- Scope
- Trucks, Spares, Machinery
- Lead time
- 30–60 days
- Clearance
- Full customs support
Our Heritage
From our farms to the global market
Since 2011, Hailemariam Melese Import & Export has grown from a local farm in Metema into a global trading network spanning the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and North America.
We don't just buy and sell. We control the supply chain—from the seeds planted in our soil, to the rigorous cleaning and grading in our Gondar facility, all the way to the container ships leaving Djibouti.
Direct from Source
Direct from the source (from the farm and purchased for our trustworthy suppliers, controlling grade and price at origin).
In-House Processing
Cleaning, destoning, grading, and packing at our Gondar facility.
Full set of documentation for clearance
That includes; Phytosanitary, origin, and quality certificates prepared before loading.
Export Markets
Where we ship
Our supply chain is built to serve major international hubs efficiently.
Middle East
Jebel Ali · Dammam · Jeddah
Primary market for our Humera Sesame, Pulses, and Spices. Fast transit times via Djibouti.
Europe
Rotterdam · Hamburg · Marseille
Supplying specialty coffee roasters with Yirgacheffe and Sidamo, alongside certified organic pulses.
Asia & China
Shanghai · Shenzhen · Singapore
Bulk oil seeds and industrial raw materials shipped via FOB Djibouti with SGS inspection.
North America
New York · Montreal · Houston
High-grade black cumin, flaxseed, and specialty coffee beans for health food markets.
Client Trust
What our buyers say
★★★★★
"Consistent quality and impeccable documentation. The phytosanitary and SGS reports are always ready before the container even reaches Djibouti. A reliable partner."
★★★★★
"We source our Yirgacheffe exclusively from Hailemariam Melese. Their in-house processing at Gondar guarantees the screen size and moisture levels we need for our roastery."
★★★★★
"Direct communication, no middlemen, and transparent pricing. The L/C process was seamless, and the shipment arrived exactly on the target date."
How we ship
Five smooth steps, no black boxes
- 1
Inquiry
Send your product, volume, packaging requirements, and destination port. Our team reviews your request and responds promptly.
- 2
Sample & quote
Courier a sample on request, then confirm final specification, price and Incoterm.
- 3
Contract & payment
Sales contract signed, payment by irrevocable L/C or agreed advance.
- 4
Inspection
Third-party inspection at loading, then the complete document set is issued.
- 5
Shipment
Container moves via Djibouti with tracking reference shared and post-arrival check-in.
Credentials
Verify us before you commit
We would rather you check than assume. Request any of the following and we will send copies the same week.
Request documents
- Business licence & TIN
- Export permit and exporter registration
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Certificate of origin
- Third-party inspection reports (SGS)
Request a quote
Tell us what you need
Thank you — your request is in.
We reply within a few hours. For anything urgent, message us on WhatsApp.
Questions
Answered before you ask
One 20ft container for oil seeds, coffee, and pulses; around 5 MT for spices. Trial orders below MOQ are considered for buyers who intend to scale.
Yes. Samples are couriered on request; the buyer covers freight and we deduct it from the first confirmed order.
Cargo moves overland to Djibouti, with air freight ex-Addis Ababa Bole for smaller or urgent consignments.
Yes — PP Rafia, plastics, machinery, spare parts, and automotive components, cleared through customs and delivered inland.
Get in touch
Contact Us
Reach out directly to our team for inquiries, partnerships, or documentation requests.
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia