Whether to start the day right, at the coffee shop, or at work, coffee is part of the routine of millions of people around the world. But did you know that Brazil is the country that leads coffee production in the world? Moreover, it has been one of the largest exporters of the bean for decades.
Not only do we produce and export, but coffee is also our passion, which is why consumption only increases every year.
The coffee universe, besides having an incredibly rich history and culture around the world, presents impressive numbers. In this post, we’ll show you who’s at the top of the rankings when it comes to our beloved beverage. Keep reading to find out!
Coffee production around the world
Despite climate changes affecting coffee plantations around the world, the good news is that 2023 and 2024 had a positive performance.
In total, the estimated world coffee production in these last 2 years, according to DAEP, reached a physical volume equivalent to 171.4 million 60kg bags.
Of this amount, 97.3 million bags, corresponding to 56.7%, are from the arabica coffee harvest. Meanwhile, robusta and conilon totaled 74.1 million bags, representing 43.3% of the world total.
Brazilian leadership in coffee farming
Currently, Brazil is at the top of the podium and produces more than one-third of all coffee in the world! This means that for every 3 cups of coffee consumed on the planet, one of them probably came from here. But what makes Brazil the world’s largest producer?
- Climate and soil: Our continental dimensions provide us with good climatic conditions and Brazilian soil, both perfect for coffee cultivation.
- Tradition: The coffee tradition in Brazil is centuries old, with accumulated knowledge from generations.
- Technology: Over the years, Brazilian coffee farming has been investing in technology and innovation to increase productivity and coffee quality.
This explains why 34% of the world’s coffee production comes from Brazil, which between 2023-2024 had an estimated production of 58.08 million 60kg bags.
This impressive number confirms Brazil’s position as the leader in coffee cultivation, a position that the country has maintained for years.
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The world’s largest coffee exporters
In 2023 alone, more than 39.2 million bags of Brazilian coffee beans were exported, totaling just over US$ 8 billion for the year.
Brazil is first in the ranking of the world’s largest coffee exporters, which are:
- Brazil: 39.2 million bags;
- Vietnam: 26.7 million bags;
- Colombia: 10.5 million bags;
- Honduras: 5.4 million bags;
- Indonesia: 4.6 million bags.
Where does all this coffee go? Meet the biggest buyers of Brazilian coffee
We’ve already seen that we sell a lot worldwide, but have you ever wondered where all the coffee produced in Brazil goes?
The main destinations of these exports, according to Poder 360, are:
- United States: 7.062 million bags;
- Germany: 6.508 million bags;
- Belgium: 3.868 million bags;
- Italy: 3.774 million bags;
- Japan: 2.471 million bags;
- United Kingdom: 1.738 million bags;
- China: 1.646 million bags.
These numbers show not only the importance of Brazilian coffee in the global market but also the diversity of consumer markets.
Coffee: the beverage that conquered the world
It’s interesting to note how coffee is a universal beverage — it’s no wonder it’s the 2nd most consumed beverage in the world, second only to water.
Therefore, we can say that the world’s biggest coffee lovers, in terms of coffee consumption per person, according to the International Coffee Organization, are from the countries below.
Top 10 countries with the highest coffee consumption per person (per capita):
- Finland: 12 kg;
- Norway: 9.9 kg;
- Iceland: 9 kg;
- Denmark: 8.7 kg;
- Netherlands: 8.4 kg;
- Sweden: 8.2 kg;
- Switzerland: 7.9 kg;
- Belgium: 6.8 kg;
- Luxembourg: 6.5 kg;
- Canada: 6.5 kg.
On the other hand, the world’s largest coffee importers when it comes to overall consumption are the United States, Germany, Italy, Japan, Belgium, Spain, and France. These countries, besides importing Brazilian coffee, also source from other producers.
A look at the future of Brazilian coffee farming
Looking to the future, Brazil is well positioned to continue its leadership in the global coffee market. However, the country must deal with challenges such as sustainability, and the push for more ecological practices is increasingly present on coffee farmers’ agendas.
Only then will it be possible to ensure that future generations can continue to enjoy this beloved beverage.
But what about you? Did you already know these numbers, or was it all new to you? Either way, if you enjoyed this post, we invite you to explore our blog and discover much more about the specialty coffee universe!