From farm to port: Brazilian coffee keeps global lead and powers exports

From coffee grown in Brazil’s interior to cups consumed around the world, the country continues to hold its position as the world’s largest producer and exporter of the bean, supported by a strong domestic logistics network. On World Coffee Day, marked this Tuesday (April 14), new figures underscored the central role played by Brazilian ports in that flow, ensuring production reaches dozens of countries.

In 2025, Brazil exported more than 40 million 60-kg bags of coffee, generating about $15.5 billion in revenue, more than 77 billion reais, according to the annual report from the Brazilian Coffee Exporters Council, or Cecafé. The volume reflects the country’s strength in the international market, where it accounts for about 38% of global production, ahead of countries such as Vietnam and Colombia, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Most of that coffee leaves the country through its ports.

In terms of volume, Brazil recorded seaborne shipments totaling 7,794 containers of coffee in January alone, according to recent Datamar statistics. This figure represents a 40.3% year-on-year decline compared to the same month in 2025.

The following survey tracks monthly Brazilian coffee shipments recorded since January 2023:

Coffee Exports | Jan 2023 – Jan 2026 | TEUs

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The Port of Santos accounted for the largest share of exports, handling about 78% of shipments in 2025, with more than 31 million bags moved. It was followed by ports in Rio de Janeiro state, Itaguaí and the Port of Rio de Janeiro, which together handled about 17.7% of shipments. The ports of Vitória, Paranaguá and Salvador accounted for smaller shares, but also play relevant roles in the sector’s logistics chain.

Ports and Airports Minister Tomé Franca stressed the importance of infrastructure in maintaining the competitiveness of Brazilian coffee abroad. “Coffee is a symbol of Brazil around the world, and ports are essential to ensuring that this production reaches international markets efficiently. We remain committed to expanding logistics capacity, reducing costs and strengthening the competitiveness of Brazilian exports,” he said.

Global market

The figures show that Brazilian coffee has an established presence in strategic markets, with exports reaching more than 100 countries across all continents.

Germany and the United States led imports, each with volumes above 5 million bags in 2025, followed by Italy with 3.1 million, Japan with 2.6 million and Belgium with 2.3 million.

The wide range of destinations highlights the product’s relevance within Brazil’s export basket and reinforces the role of port logistics in connecting the country to the world’s main consumer markets.

Source: Ministry of Ports and Airports

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