Brazil coffee exports start 2026/27 crop year at stronger pace

Brazil coffee exports began the 2026/27 crop year at a faster pace than at the start of the previous season, according to Cepea.

The performance could have been even stronger, however, if rains in June and July had not disrupted the harvest and drying of arabica coffee beans in Minas Gerais and São Paulo, two key producing states in southeastern Brazil.

Excess moisture has slowed fieldwork and limited the availability of processed coffee ready for shipment. In addition to delays, the weather has increased the risk of quality losses, especially in cup profile, an important factor for export sales.

According to Cepea researchers, the combination of a slower harvest and quality concerns could restrict the supply available for the international market during the 2026/27 crop year.

According to Datamar data, the main destinations for Brazilian coffee beans in the first half of the year were in the European Union and the United States. The chart below shows the share of the top 10 destination countries:

Top Destinations for Coffee Exports | H1 2026 | TEUs

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The scenario requires close attention from growers and exporters, particularly as the sector works to secure both volume and quality to meet international demand throughout the season.

For Brazil coffee exports, the coming months will be shaped not only by shipment pace, but also by how quickly harvested coffee can be processed, classified and made available for overseas buyers.

Source: Capital News

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