Brazil is the world’s largest producer of Arabica coffee beans, a variety known for its mild flavour.
However, as climate change makes Arabica increasingly difficult to cultivate, some farmers have begun planting Robusta beans. Robusta beans have a more bitter flavor but are more tolerant of higher temperatures and pests.
Brazil’s traditional coffee-growing regions primarily produce Arabica beans, but these areas are experiencing more frequent and severe droughts, coupled with continuously rising temperatures.
While Arabica remains Brazil’s main coffee export, Robusta production is growing faster: according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which tracks global coffee production, Robusta production has increased by more than 81% over the past decade.
Brazil remains the world’s leading coffee exporter in 2025, followed closely by Vietnam and Colombia. Global coffee exports for the 2025/26 crop year are projected at approximately 122 million bags (60 kg each).
The following table reflects projected annual export volumes and values based on recent trade data and forecasts for the 2025/2026 period.
1. BRAZIL
Export Volume: 64–70 Million bags (60kg)
Export Value: ~$11.4 Billion
Primary Type: Arabica & Robusta
2. VIETNAM
Export Volume: 29–31 Million bags
Export Value: ~$7.8 Billion (A new record!)
Primary Type: Robusta
3. COLOMBIA
Export Volume: 13–15 Million bags
Export Value: ~$3.5 Billion
Primary Type: Washed Arabica
4. INDONESIA
Export Volume: 8–11 Million bags
Export Value: ~$1.2–2.0 Billion
Primary Type: Robusta & Specialty
5. ETHIOPIA
Export Volume: 8–9+ Million bags
Export Value: ~$1.5 Billion
Primary Type: Arabica (Specialty)
6. UGANDA
Export Volume: 6–7 Million bags
Export Value: ~$2.1 Billion
Primary Type: Robusta
7. HONDURAS
Export Volume: 5–6 Million bags
Export Value: ~$1.5 Billion
Primary Type: Arabica
8. INDIA
Export Volume: 6 Million bags
Export Value: ~$0.8–1.0 Billion
Primary Type: Robusta & Arabica
9. PERU
Export Volume: 4 Million bags
Export Value: ~$0.8 Billion
Primary Type: Organic Arabica
10. MEXICO
Export Volume: 3–4 Million bags
Export Value: ~$0.4 Billion
Primary Type: Arabica
Key Market Insights for 2026
Record Production: Global output for the 2025/26 crop year is forecast at a record 178–179 million bags, driven by recoveries in Vietnam and Indonesia and record output in Ethiopia.
Regional Dominance: Brazil alone accounts for nearly 40% of the world’s supply, significantly influencing global prices.
Vietnam’s Milestone: Vietnam’s coffee export value surpassed $7 billion for the first time in history by late 2025/early 2026, fuelled by rising Robusta demand and high global prices.
African Growth: Uganda has reached a record annual earning of over $2 billion.
Re-Exporters: Many non-producing countries like Germany and Switzerland are top exporters by value, as they import green beans, process (roast) them, and re-export them globally.
Primary Statistical Sources:
– International Coffee Organization (ICO)
– United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)—Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)
– Coffee Exporters Council (Cecafé)
– Supplementary Trade Databases
– ITC Trade Market
– Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC)
– Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAOSTAT)
