Brazil coffee exports hit record $14.7 bln before U.S. tariff hike

Brazil closed the 2024/2025 crop year with its highest-ever coffee export revenue. According to the monthly statistical report from the Brazilian Coffee Exporters Council (Cecafé), the country earned USD 14.728 billion from coffee shipments abroad, a 49.5% increase compared to the previous record set during the 2023/2024 crop.

The rise in revenue occurred despite a 3.9% decline in total volume exported. A total of 45.58 million 60-kg bags were shipped to 115 countries. This was the third-largest volume in Brazil’s history, behind only the 2023/2024 and 2020/2021 harvests.

According to Cecafé president Márcio Ferreira, pricing was the key factor behind the record result.

“Prices, particularly in the second half of 2024, were significantly driven by reduced production potential in major producing countries. This has been the case for nearly five years now, as extreme weather events have impacted coffee crops in Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia, and Indonesia. This situation led to a sharp rise in coffee prices and boosted the record foreign exchange revenue from our exports,” he said.

Below is a historical overview of Brazilian coffee bean exports via containers starting from January 2022. The chart was created using DataLiner data:

Brazilian Coffee Bean Exports | Jan 2022 to May 2025 | TEU

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Ferreira also emphasized that the performance came despite logistical and geopolitical challenges.

“The third-highest result in the history of Brazilian coffee exports is significant, especially considering it was achieved amid geopolitical conflicts […] and outdated port infrastructure in Brazil, which causes ongoing delays and scheduling changes. These issues have prevented shipment consolidation and caused major losses for Brazilian exporters due to unforeseen demurrage charges and extra storage fees,” he added.

The report also notes that over half of Brazil’s coffee exports are destined for Europe. The European Union imported more than 20 million bags. The United States was the leading individual destination, receiving 7.46 million bags, followed by Germany, Italy, Belgium, and Japan.

Arabica coffee accounted for 76.4% of total exports during the crop year, followed by robusta (14.4%), soluble coffee (9.1%), and roasted and ground coffee (0.1%). The average price per exported bag was USD 323.05, compared to USD 207.54 in the previous season.

Differentiated coffees, including those with quality or sustainability certifications, totaled 8.9 million bags and generated USD 3.29 billion — a 63.2% increase compared to the 2023/2024 cycle.

Despite the record performance, the sector faces uncertainty in the international landscape. Exporters are concerned about the potential application of a 50% tariff on green coffee in certain markets, as the product has not been included in the list of exemptions. The issue has sparked mobilization among industry associations, who fear a direct impact on the competitiveness of Brazilian coffee abroad.

Source: CNN Brasil

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