This boost led to a 35.2% rise in revenue, achieving US$913.6 million, up from US$675.7 million in March 2023.
Canephora coffee, including robusta and conilon types, marked an exceptional growth of 689.4% in March 2023.
Cecafé credits this to Brazil’s abundant conilon production for the 2023–24 season, poised to continue into the 2024–25 cycle.
This production capacity has enabled Brazil to fulfill international demand, compensating for supply issues due to climate conditions in Indonesia and Vietnam.
Indonesia faced more pronounced effects from El Niño, with increased domestic consumption also impacting export availability.
The anticipated good harvest of arabica beans for the 2024–25 season, starting in May, is expected to further integrate this variety into Brazil’s national blend.
Overview of Export Performance
From July 2022 to March 2023, Brazil’s coffee exports grew by 25.8%, reaching 34.974 million bags, with revenue growth of 9.3%, totaling US$6.989 billion.
Canephora varieties experienced a 591.9% jump, enhancing their share to 15.66% of total exports.
Brazil’s performance showcases competitive pricing, quality against Vietnam, Indonesia, with emerging markets among coffee-producing countries.
Mexico notably imported 286.5 thousand bags of mainly conilon and robusta coffee in the first quarter, indicating a 1,000% increase from the same period in 2023.
Despite challenges in domestic logistics, Brazilian coffee exporters have fulfilled international orders.
Mexico’s significant import increase underscores its role as an emerging market for Brazilian coffee.
Specialty Coffees
Specialty coffees comprised 18% of Brazil’s total coffee exports in the first quarter of 2024.
The United States continues to be the top destination for these premium coffees.