Driven by favorable weather conditions and agricultural advances, the sector reaches 10.5 million tons
In 2024, world coffee production experienced 4%growth, reaching about 10.5 million tons. The increase was driven by favorable climatic conditions and improvements in agricultural techniques, as disclosed by the USDA (USA Department of Agriculture) in (18.Dens.2025). This is the survey (PDF – 409 KB)
Most of the production came from “Coffee belt”region near Ecuador responsible for approximately 90% of global coffee.
Brazil and Vietnam led production, contributing more than 55% of the world’s total. Brazil, maintaining its position as the highest producer, was responsible for 38%, while Vietnam, with its remarkable robust coffee production, provided 17%. Colombia, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Uganda, India, Honduras, Peru and Mexico also stood out as important producers, each with distinct characteristics of cultivation and coffee varieties.
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However, the sector faced challenges, including interruptions in the supply chain and climate adversities. The El Niño phenomenon caused severe droughts in Brazil, affecting the production of arabic coffee and raising prices to more than $ 4 per pound, a significant increase over the beginning of the year.
By 2025, coffee prices are expected to remain high due to economic and environmental factors.
