Coffee Exports Drop in December, but Brazil Ends 2024 with Record Highs

Brazil exported 3.808 million 60-kg bags of coffee in December 2024, an 8.1% decline compared to the same month in 2023, according to the Brazilian Coffee Exporters Council (Cecafé). Despite the drop in volume, revenue for the month rose 42.2%, reaching $1.145 billion, reflecting higher international coffee prices.

December’s performance capped off a record-breaking year for Brazil’s coffee sector. 2024 the country exported 50.443 million bags to 116 countries, a 28.5% increase compared to 2023 and 12.8% above the previous record set in 2020. Foreign exchange earnings also reached historic levels, totaling $12.515 billion, a 55.4% increase from a year earlier and 35.4% higher than the previous record set in 2022.

According to Cecafé president Márcio Ferreira, the results were driven by record shipments of arabica coffee, which grew 20% compared to 2023, and robusta/canephora, which saw a remarkable 98% increase year-over-year.

Highlights for Arabica and Robusta

Arabica was the most exported variety in 2024, totaling 36.946 million bags, accounting for 73.52% of total exports and growing 19.8% annually. Canephora (robusta + colon) reached 9.356 million bags, representing 18.5% of total shipments and registering an impressive 97.9% increase.

The soluble coffee segment contributed 4.093 million bags exported (8.1% market share), while roasted and ground coffee recorded shipments of 48,687 bags (0.1%).

Top Destinations

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Top Coffee Export Destinations | 2024 | TEUs

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Brazil Fills Gap in the Global Market

Márcio Ferreira highlighted that Brazil’s performance was supported by smaller harvests in major Asian producers, such as Vietnam and Indonesia, due to adverse weather conditions.

“Even with a harvest below its full potential, Brazil managed to honor its international commitments and fill the gap left by the lack of robusta from Asian competitors. With global coffee consumption remaining strong, prices naturally rose, contributing to the significant increase in revenue from our exports,” Ferreira said.

Brazil’s performance in 2024 reinforces its position as a global leader in the coffee market and underscores the sector’s resilience to logistical and climatic challenges.

Source: Compre Rural 

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