Record-breaking performance with the highest volume and revenue ever registered in a September month
In September 2024, Brazil exported the equivalent of 4.5 million 60-kg bags of coffee, marking a historic record for the month and a 33.3% increase compared to September 2023. Exports of Arabica coffee (Coffea arabica) accounted for 71.6% of the total, with 3.2 million bags shipped. Meanwhile, Coffea canephora (which includes Conilon and Robusta varieties) contributed 20.4% with 911,800 bags, and instant coffee represented 8% of the total, with exports equivalent to 355,000 bags.
Revenue from Brazilian coffee exports hit an all-time high for a September month, generating $1.19 billion, reflecting an 84.5% increase compared to the same month in 2023. The average price per bag was $267.48, a 38.4% increase from September 2023.
Year-to-Date Performance: January to September 2024
In the first nine months of 2024, Brazil exported 36.42 million bags, a 38.7% increase over the same period in 2023. During this period, export revenues rose by 51.9%, reaching $8.45 billion, both marking historic records.
Focusing on specialty coffees—which are known for superior quality or sustainable certifications—Brazil exported 6.64 million bags from January to September 2024, a 51.6% increase over 2023. Specialty coffee represented 18.2% of total exports for this period, generating $1.7 billion in revenue, an increase of 62.9%. The average price for these specialty bags was $254.67, and they accounted for 20% of the total coffee export revenue in 2024.
Major Importers: January to September 2024
The top 10 destinations for Brazilian coffee exports during the first nine months of 2024 were:
- United States – 5.77 million bags (15.8% of total), a 31.9% increase over 2023
- Germany – 5.36 million bags (14.7%), with a 70.7% increase
- Belgium – 3.33 million bags (9.1%), an impressive 131.46% growth
- Italy – 3.02 million bags (8.3%)
- Japan – 1.63 million bags (4.5%)
- Spain – 1.23 million bags (3.4%), an 84% increase
- Netherlands – 1.15 million bags (3.2%)
- Turkey – 982,500 bags (2.7%)
- United Kingdom – 948,200 bags (2.6%)
- Russia – 863,000 bags (2.4%), a 79.4% increase
Additional Insights
The data cited here is from Cecafé’s September 2024 Monthly Report, available through the Coffee Observatory of the Coffee Research Consortium, led by Embrapa Café. The report offers deeper insights into various aspects, such as export volumes by quality, main destinations of specialty coffee, export performance by continent, economic groups, and ports of departure. It also discusses global coffee consumption trends, Brazil’s share in the global coffee trade, and challenges with logistics in Brazilian ports.
This edition includes a special article on sustainable coffee production and the latest trends in consumer preferences for sustainability.
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