The 4th edition of the coffee guide was launched in Lomé to promote African coffee internationally. The official launch conference was hosted by the International Trade Centre (ITC), in partnership with the African and Malagasy Robusta Coffee Agency (ACRAM) and the Coordinating Committee for the Coffee and Cocoa Sector (CCFCC).

The 4th edition of the world's most comprehensive and practical source for the international coffee trade, covers trade issues relevant to the actors involved.

It is a tool for all actors in the coffee value chain to explore the dynamics to be exploited. It also highlights the importance of value addition at origin, south-south trade, as well as supporting the development of coffee consumption in producing countries where consumption is still low. The guide covers trade issues relevant to coffee producers, traders, exporters, transport companies, certifiers, associations, authorities and all other relevant actors.