Brazil: Green Coffee Market 2025

Green Coffee Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian green coffee market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, increasing by 66% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Coffee Production in Brazil

In value terms, green coffee production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 26%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average green coffee yield in Brazil expanded significantly to X tons per ha, with an increase of 10% on the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 28% against the previous year. The green coffee yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of coffee (green) production in Brazil was estimated at X ha, with an increase of 1.7% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 4%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green coffee production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Green Coffee Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, overseas shipments of coffee (green) decreased by -6.6% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 22%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, green coffee exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +95.3% against 2018 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of green coffee exports from Brazil, together comprising 48% of total exports. Belgium, Japan, Colombia, Spain, Turkey, the Netherlands, South Korea, France, Canada and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Colombia (with a CAGR of +33.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for green coffee exported from Brazil were the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 49% share of total exports. Belgium, Japan, Colombia, Turkey, Spain, the Netherlands, South Korea, the UK, France and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Colombia, with a CAGR of +37.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average green coffee export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 57% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were South Korea ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Colombia ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Coffee Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, imports of coffee (green) into Brazil soared to X tons, with an increase of 1,560,336% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, green coffee imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Vietnam (X tons) was the main supplier of green coffee to Brazil, accounting for a approx. 99.9% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Vietnam stood at +1.3%.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) constituted the largest supplier of coffee (green) to Brazil.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Vietnam stood at +66.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green coffee import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 95% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 1,729% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Vietnam.

From 2013 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Vietnam amounted to +64.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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