Brazilian coffee exports fall 27,6% in July

Brazil exported 2,73 million 60-kg bags of coffee in July, the first month of the 2025/26 crop year, according to the Brazilian Coffee Exporters Council (Cecafé). This volume represents a 27,6% decrease compared to the same period in 2024, reflecting reduced stocks and a crop without surpluses. Despite this, foreign exchange revenue totaled US$1,033 billion, a record for a July and a 10,4% increase year-over-year, driven by strong international prices.

Between January and July, shipments fell 21,4%, to 22,15 million bags, but revenue rose 36%, reaching US$8,55 billion, also the highest value ever recorded for the period.

US maintains leadership, but tariffs are a concern

The United States remains the main destination, with 3,71 million bags so far this year, equivalent to 16,8% of exports. The sector, however, is aware of the impact of the 50% tariff imposed by the US government since August 6, which could delay shipments and generate additional costs.

According to Cecafé president Márcio Ferreira, the postponement of contracts increases financial and logistical expenses and also reduces profitability due to the devaluation of more distant future contracts. The organization is working with the Brazilian government and partners in the US to try to include coffee on the tariff-exempt list.

China is growing, but it is still a secondary market

China, the 11th-largest buyer of Brazilian coffee in 2025, imported 571,8 bags from January to July. Although 183 Brazilian companies were recently accredited to export to the country, Ferreira emphasizes that this does not guarantee an immediate increase in shipments.

Export profile

Arabica coffee accounted for 81% of foreign sales in the first seven months of the year (17,94 million bags), followed by soluble (10,1%), canephora (8,8%) and roasted/roasted and ground (0,1%). Specialty coffees, with sustainability or superior quality certifications, represented 21,5% of the total, generating revenue of US$2,03 billion.

Ports

The Port of Santos was responsible for 80,4% of Brazilian exports in the period, followed by the port complex of Rio de Janeiro (15,5%) and Paranaguá (0,9%).