Brazil Coffee Exports Hit Record $15.6 Billion in 2025 as U.S. Tariffs Reshape Trade

Overview

• Brazil shipped 40.049 million 60‑kg sacks in 2025, down about 20.8% from 2024, while export revenue rose 24.1% to $15.586 billion, according to Cecafé.
• Average export prices jumped from $248.36 per sack in 2024 to $389.17 in 2025, reflecting tighter global availability and quality investments.
• Germany became the top buyer with 5.40 million sacks as U.S. purchases fell to 5.38 million, with Cecafé reporting a 55% plunge in U.S.-bound shipments during the nearly four months of 50% tariffs; soluble coffee remains taxed.
• Only three top‑ten buyers increased purchases in 2025: Japan (+19.4% to over 2.6 million sacks), Turkey (+3.26%), and China (+19.49% to 1.1 million sacks), Cecafé data show.
• Brazil’s domestic market warmed in early January 2026 with spot prices near R$1,200 for robusta and R$2,200 for arabica, as Cepea also flagged low rainfall as a risk for the 2026/27 crop and noted stronger fertilizer purchasing power for producers.