Haraz (incl. Haraaz Mountains)

Farming system

Extreme terraced farming at 1,800–2,300 m.

Very low yields; ancient landraces.

Coffee competes with qat and food crops.

Processing reality

Cherry is dried whole, often on rooftops or stone surfaces.

Drying is very slow due to altitude and cool nights.

Fermentation is uncontrolled and long.

Supply chain + power

Farmers sell dried cherry to local traders.

Traders aggregate and move coffee down to regional markets.

Exporters sort and prepare coffee in Sana’a or port-linked facilities.