Who is SOVD?
In short, we are a Saudi specialty coffee sourcing company. In depth, we are an origin-driven partner connecting roasters to exceptional coffees — with Yemen at the heart of everything we do.
Purpose
To bridge the gap between origin and craft. SOVD is more than a trading company — it is a bridge between the roots of coffee and the roasters shaping its future.
SOVD approaches origin the way we approach roasting — with clarity and long-term thinking. It’s not just green coffee. It’s a reliable supply relationship we can build around.
Emma Collins
Head Roaster, Melbourne
Vison
To elevate the reputation of Yemeni and specialty coffee by establishing SOVD as a benchmark for ethical trade and dependable supply across the Gulf and beyond.
Mission
To unlock the full potential of Yemen’s hidden harvest, transforming it from a rare gamble into a reliable staple for the world’s best coffee brands.
The why
We are on a mission to elevate Yemen coffee
Here's why we're investing in Yemen Coffee and why you should join us.
Is the annual decrease in coffee production in Yemen, the country that gave coffee to the world now struggles to be seen in it.
Tons
Remains trapped within borders. While Yemen produces over 18,000 tons annually, official exports are scarce.
Of the world's Arabica coffee traces its roots back to Yemen. It is the only place on earth where you can taste coffee in its purest and unaltered form.
