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In 2025, Brazil export coffee reaffirmed its global leadership, shipping over 8.76 billion kilograms of coffee valued at US$47.53 billion, according to the latest data from TradeInt’s global trade intelligence platform. Yet beneath these record revenues lies a year defined by contrasts: lower shipment volumes, climate-strained harvests, and shifting trade flows from the U.S. to Europe and Asia.
This report brings together the latest insights from TradeInt’s Brazil verified shipment data and market analytics, offering a comprehensive look at how Brazil’s coffee industry adapted to tariffs, weather shocks, and price volatility while sustaining its dominance in the world coffee trade.
Is Brazil the largest exporter of coffee?
Yes. Based on TradeInt’s Brazil global coffee trade data, Brazil continues to lead the world as the largest coffee exporter, reaching a total export value of US$47.53 billion.firmly maintaining its dominant position in the global coffee market. TradeInt’s HS 0901 country-of-origin analytics show that Brazil recorded approximately US$59.79 billion in total coffee export value during 2025, accounting for 71.10% of global export value, and shipped 10.81 billion kilograms, representing 80.06% of total global export weight. By comparison, Vietnam ranked second with US$6.34 billion in export value (7.54% share), while Colombia followed with US$4.86 billion (5.77% share), highlighting the significant gap between Brazil and other major coffee exporters.
This disparity reflects structural differences across producing countries. Brazil benefits from large-scale, diversified production and an integrated export system capable of delivering both high volumes and high-value shipments. In contrast, Vietnam—despite a high number of shipments—contributes a relatively small share of global export value, indicating a concentration in lower-value segments, while Colombia’s exports remain more quality-focused but limited in scale, constraining its overall market share. These factors collectively explain why Brazil continues to function as the core supplier anchoring the global coffee trade in 2025.
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The United States, Germany, and Italy are Brazil’s top destinations, accounting for nearly 57% of total exports. Supported by high production capacity and stable demand from major importers, Brazil maintains its dominant position in the global coffee supply chain despite price and logistics fluctuations.
Such divergence can be explained by a sharp surge in global coffee prices, exchange-rate depreciation of the Brazilian real, and a structural tightening in Arabica supply. According to Cecafé:
- In July 2025, Brazil exported 2.73 million 60-kg bags, a 27.6% decrease year on year, while revenue climbed 10.4% to US$196 million.
- In September 2025, exports totalled 3.75 million 60-kg bags (down 18.4%) but generated US$260 million, marking an 11.1% revenue rise.
How much coffee does Brazil export in 2025?
According to TradeInt’s coffee trade intelligence data, Brazil export coffee weighted at 8.76 billion kilograms in 2025, confirming its leadership as the world’s top coffee supplier with most coffee export shipments classified under HS Code 090111 (unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee).
Top 5 Brazil export coffee bean types by HS code:
- HS 090111 – Coffee, not roasted, not decaffeinated– US$47.48 billion: Represents 99.9% of Brazil’s total coffee export value, mainly green Arabica beans.
- HS 090121 – Coffee, roasted, not decaffeinated– US$44.88 million: Reflects Brazil’s growing processed coffee segment for specialty markets.
- HS 090122 – Coffee, roasted, decaffeinated– US$0.23 million: Small-scale exports catering to niche markets.
- HS 090190 – Coffee husks and substitutes– US$0.027 million: Minor trade share used in flavoring and composting.
- HS 090112 – Coffee, not roasted, decaffeinated– US$0.016 million: Limited exports mainly for industrial uses.
This pattern reveals how price strength, rather than volume, has driven earnings. The Brazil coffee export sector benefited from record international prices:
- Arabica averaged US$$430 per 60-kg bag (BRL 2,523.93)in April 2025, a 108% increase compared to 2024
- Robusta averaged US$293.23 (BRL 1,692.32), up 55%, according to USDA.
Both achieved historical highs earlier in the year due to supply disruptions in Brazil and Vietnam, low global inventories, and higher logistical costs.
Overall, 2025 underscores the resilience of Brazil’s coffee exporters. Despite climate-related yield declines, logistical bottlenecks, and new U.S. tariffs, the country’s diversified export destinations and product mix allowed it to post one of its highest-ever export revenues, confirming Brazil’s unmatched influence in the global coffee trade.
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According to TradeInt’s Brazil Coffee Export (HS 0901) database, Brazil exported US$59.78 billion worth of coffee to global markets in 2025. The latest customs-verified records show that demand is concentrated among a few major buyers: the United States (US$15.84B), Germany (US$12.72B), Italy (US$4.99B), Belgium (US$4.85B), and Japan (US$5.76B). Together, these countries absorb a significant share of Brazil’s total shipments, with the United States and Germany alone accounting for nearly half of the global export value. This distribution reinforces Brazil’s leading role in the coffee supply chain and reflects the deep commercial links connecting Brazil with North America, Europe, and East Asia.
This global pattern is shaped by long-standing historical and structural factors. Since the early 20th century, Brazil has been the world’s largest coffee producer, supported by favorable climate zones and an export infrastructure built around large-scale agricultural production. Meanwhile, consumer cultures in the U.S., Japan, Germany, and Italy developed strong coffee-drinking traditions, with Europe emerging as a key hub for roasting and specialty coffee processing.
Top 7 trade partner countries importing coffee beans from Brazil from Jan-Oct 2025:
- United States– US$15.08 billion (26.5%) – Largest importer, led by high Arabica demand.
- Germany– US$12.7 billion (21.3%) – Europe’s roasting and re-export hub.
- Italy– US$5 billion (8.4%) – Strong espresso-grade import market.
- Belgium– US$4.8 billion (8.1%) – Key EU distribution center.
- Japan– US$5.8 billion (9.6%) – Premium and specialty coffee buyer.
- Netherlands– US$1.7 billion (2.9%) – Re-export and processing market.
- Spain– US$767 million (1.3%) – Stable roasted coffee importer.
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This redirection is partly driven by a new U.S. tariff regime, which has introduced rates of up to 50% on imported coffee. While Brazil faces a 10% tariff, lower than Vietnam’s 46% and Indonesia’s 32%, the uncertainty disrupted trade flows in early 2025. Roasters, particularly in Germany, the Netherlands, Japan, and South Korea, expanded purchases to stabilize supply chains, shifting import growth away from the United States.
European markets, in particular, strengthened their position. Germany and Belgium serve as key roasting and re-export hubs, supplying neighboring EU nations. The European Union’s new Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) also influenced trade: Brazil’s high compliance rates (97% of producers following ESG practices) and traceability platforms such as Cafés do Brasil positioned the country as a secure supplier.
In Asia, Japan and South Korea increased imports of premium Arabica and specialty varieties, while Turkey and China showed rising demand for Robusta blends. These shifts reflect how the Brazil coffee export sector capitalized on new market opportunities while maintaining strong relationships in Europe.
Despite tariff and logistics challenges, Brazil’s trade diversification ensures stability. While exports to the U.S. slowed, demand from Europe and Asia offset potential losses, helping sustain revenue growth.
🔍Coffee may headline Brazil’s exports, but it’s only part of a broader agricultural engine driving billions in trade revenue. In 2025, soybeans, beef, and corn shipments reached new highs, offsetting weather-induced crop fluctuations.
Read also: Brazil Agricultural Exports 2025 where TradeInt’s market intelligence breaks down how Brazil’s diversified agri-export portfolio sustains its global trade leadership.
Who is the largest coffee exporter company in Brazil in 2025?
Based on TradeInt’s 2025 trade data, Louis Dreyfus Company Brasil S.A. ranks as Brazil’s largest coffee exporter, with exports valued at US$6.62 billion between January and October 2025. The company leads a strong lineup of global traders and cooperatives that drive Brazil’s coffee dominance.
Top 8 Brazilian coffee exporting companies in 2025:
- Louis Dreyfus Company Brasil S.A.– US$7.6 billion: Brazil’s leading multinational trader with extensive export infrastructure.
- Cooperativa Agroindustrial de Varginha Ltda– US$7.59 billion: Major cooperative in southern Minas Gerais focused on Arabica exports.
- Exportadora de Cafes Carmo de Minas Ltda– US$5.2 billion: Premium exporter known for specialty-grade beans.
- Edef Man Volcafe Brasil Ltda– US$5.14 billion: Global coffee merchant specializing in sustainable sourcing.
- Cooperativa Mista Agropecuaria de Paraguaçu Ltda– US$4.3 billion: Regional cooperative supporting smallholder producers.
- Sancoffee Cooperativa dos Produtores de Café– US$3.3 billion: Prominent exporter of traceable and sustainable coffees.
Price trends, Policy changes, and 2026 forecast
In 2025, Brazil export coffee entered a high-value phase marked by record prices, new trade dynamics, and a changing policy landscape that will shape export competitiveness in 2026. While total export volume declined due to smaller Arabica harvests, revenues surged as prices for both Arabica and Robusta reached all-time highs.
A report by USDA highlighted that Brazil’s coffee market saw strong inflationary pressures and price spikes due to supply shortages across major producing countries and limited carryover stocks. The depreciation of the Brazilian real, averaging BRL 5.86 per US$1, enhanced competitiveness abroad but increased domestic production costs for fuel, fertilizers, and pesticides.
- Arabica coffee: Averaged BRL 2,523.93 per 60 kg bag (≈ US$83.10) in April 2025, up 108% year-on-year.
- Robusta coffee: Averaged BRL 1,692.32 per bag (≈ US$55.70), up 55% YoY.
- Peak prices: Arabica reached US$91 per bag in February; Robusta peaked near US$67 in January.
- Revenue growth: Export income climbed 36% YoY, reaching US$8.55 billion by July 2025.
The steep price increase was partly fueled by droughts in Brazil’s key Arabica-producing states (Minas Gerais, São Paulo) and delayed rainfall in Vietnam and Indonesia, which tightened global supply. This supply imbalance kept international buyers competing for limited stocks, sustaining high export margins for Brazilian traders.
🔍While coffee leads Brazil’s export charts, it’s only one piece of a much larger trade relationship.
Discover how other key sectors, from machinery to agricultural products, shape Brazil’s economic ties with its top buyer in What Does Brazil Export to the United States in 2025? through TradeInt’s verified global trade insights.
Conclusion
In 2025, the Brazil export coffee market showcased resilience amid one of its most complex trading years. Despite an 18–27% drop in export volume, Brazil still recorded US $47.53 billion in export value from 8.76 billion kilograms of coffee, according to TradeInt’s verified trade intelligence data. The sector adapted to drought-related production cuts, new U.S. tariff regimes, and volatile prices through stronger Robusta output and record-high Arabica revenues.
This performance underscores Brazil’s ability to balance lower yields with strategic market shifts and pricing power. As production stabilises in 2026, improved infrastructure and steady demand from global roasters are expected to sustain its export strength.
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