Brazil Dominates Global Coffee Market with $13.48 Billion in Exports in Early 2025

The Brazilian Coffee Exporters Council reports that coffee exports generated $13.48 billion in the twelve-month period ending February 2025. This impressive figure stems from shipments totaling 50.15 million 60kg bags sold at an average price of $268.89 per bag.

Brazil shipped a record 50.4 million bags in 2024, marking a 29% increase over 2023. This achievement represents extraordinary growth compared to previous decades. Exports have more than doubled from 23 million bags in 1999 to the current levels.

Green coffee dominates these exports with 45.89 million bags, making up 91.5% of total shipments. Arabica varieties account for approximately 37 million bags while Robusta/Conilon varieties total 8.89 million bags. Industrialized coffee products constitute the remaining 8.5% of exports.

January 2025 started the year with 3.977 million bags exported, showing a slight 1.6% decrease from January 2024. Despite this minor volume reduction, revenue soared 59.9% to $1.316 billion, demonstrating the impact of elevated global coffee prices.

Specialty coffees command premium prices in international markets. These superior quality or sustainably certified coffees represented 25.4% of January exports. They sold at an average price of $388.35 per bag, generating $393 million in revenue.

The United States remains the top destination for Brazilian coffee, particularly for specialty beans. Other major markets include Germany, Belgium, Japan, and the Netherlands. The Port of Santos handles most exports, shipping 75.3% of all coffee leaving Brazil.

Looking ahead, Brazil’s 2025 coffee crop outlook has improved thanks to beneficial rains following severe drought conditions last year. Production will likely be smaller than 2024 but better than initially feared. Quality expectations remain high despite volume challenges.

Logistical issues continue to impact the sector. Márcio Ferreira, president of Cecafé, noted these challenges while highlighting the positive performance compared to previous periods. The nearly 60% revenue increase confirms the significant effect of sustained price increases on the market.