What is Teff and how is it classified?

Teff is a cereal grain listed under the 'other cereals' category, distinct from wheat, barley, rice and other major cereals.

How should Teff be stored to maintain quality?

Teff seeds should be kept dry, away from direct sunlight and humidity; when stored properly they remain viable for several years.

What are the main uses of Teff?

Teff is used for human food such as injera flatbread, porridge and alcoholic drinks, and also serves as livestock fodder and a component in baby foods due to its high mineral content.

Teff

Teff is a cereal grain classified among other cereals and is primarily produced in Ethiopia. It is traded as whole grain, flour, or flakes and requires storage below 13% moisture to avoid mold growth.

Prices, specifications and international trade for teff under HS 100890.

Teff Price

$4,372USD/t

Published reference · Jul 1, 2026

Teff Historical Unit Values

Teff is quoted in USD/t at USA. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.

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Teff Exports and Imports

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France led reported teff exports in 2025, at $25.5M.

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Teff Facts and HS Code

Teff belongs to other cereals within grains, oilseeds, oils and feed. Its customs classification covers HS 100890.

Teff HS Code

Scientific name	Eragrostis tef
Product type	Raw
Form	Dried
Position in the chain	Primary
Category	Other cereals — Grains, oilseeds, oils and feed
HS codes	100890
Quoted in	USD/t
Reference location	USA

Production & Handling

Teff storage guidance: Store below 13% moisture content

Production and Storage

Perishability	Low
Temperature regime	Ambient
Storage conditions	Store below 13% moisture content

Uses & Risks

Teff uses, related products and documented risks.

Sourcing risks

Risk	Category	Severity	Mitigation
Lodging susceptibility SustainabilityHigh Teff plants are prone to lodging, which can cause significant yield loss and complicate mechanical harvesting.	Sustainability	High	Develop and adopt lodging‑resistant varieties; implement appropriate agronomic practices such as optimal planting density and timely fertilisation.
Seed loss from delayed or wet harvest LogisticsMedium If teff is harvested past maturation, especially under windy or rainy conditions, seeds may fall off the panicles, reducing harvestable grain.	Logistics	Medium	Monitor crop maturity closely and schedule harvest during dry weather; use rapid threshing methods to minimise exposure.
Limited market demand in non‑traditional regions PolicyMedium Farmers expanding teff cultivation outside its traditional base often struggle to find buyers, leading to economic risk and reduced incentive to grow the crop.	Policy	Medium	Promote awareness and develop value‑added products; seek government or development‑agency support for market development and export facilitation.

Teff Questions

What is Teff and how is it classified?: Teff is a cereal grain listed under the 'other cereals' category, distinct from wheat, barley, rice and other major cereals.
How should Teff be stored to maintain quality?: Teff seeds should be kept dry, away from direct sunlight and humidity; when stored properly they remain viable for several years.
What are the main uses of Teff?: Teff is used for human food such as injera flatbread, porridge and alcoholic drinks, and also serves as livestock fodder and a component in baby foods due to its high mineral content.