Coffee industry in Latin America and the Caribbean – statistics & facts
In 2022, Latin America and the Caribbean accounted for nearly 60 percent of worldwide coffee production, with South America consistently being the largest coffee producer in the world and arabica being the most widely produced variety. But with the challenges brought by climate change and inflation, how long can supply keep up with demand?
Colombia is famous for its mild and balanced coffee. It is the third-largest coffee producer worldwide and the second-largest in Latin America and, although exports have declined in recent years due to different factors, it is still one of the largest exporters in Latin America.
Brazil and Colombia: leaders in the region and the world
Brazil is by far the largest global producer of coffee worldwide, and throughout the years, its coffee production has remained relatively stable. Despite the biennial effect in harvest, in which production yields are very high one year and comparably low the following, the country's output has consistently remained above 40 million 60-kilogram bags per year since the beginning of the decade. Brazil is also the largest coffee exporter in the world, with an export value of over seven billion U.S. dollars in 2023.Colombia is famous for its mild and balanced coffee. It is the third-largest coffee producer worldwide and the second-largest in Latin America and, although exports have declined in recent years due to different factors, it is still one of the largest exporters in Latin America.
