According to the International Coffee Organization (ICO), global coffee exports in March 2025 reached 13 million bags, a slight increase of 0.6% compared to the same period last year. This marks the second consecutive month of growth following three months of decline. However, when considering the first six months of the 2024–2025 coffee year, total exports decreased by 1.9%, reaching only 67.9 million bags—lower than the 69.2 million bags recorded in the same period of the 2023–2024 coffee year.
Downward Trend in Green Coffee Exports
Global green coffee exports in March declined by 0.9% year-on-year, totaling 11.6 million bags. This marks the third consecutive monthly drop in the current coffee year, bringing cumulative exports down by 3.2% to just 60.6 million bags. The decline is mainly attributed to robusta coffee, with exports falling by 8.4% to 4.5 million bags.
Exports from Brazil—the world’s largest producer of arabica—dropped significantly, reflecting a correction after a period of abnormally high shipments. Meanwhile, Colombia recorded robust growth with 1.3 million bags exported, a 25.3% increase compared to the previous year.
Notable Increases from Other Regions
Aside from the decline in South America, other regions showed notable growth. Africa’s exports rose by 36.3% in March, driven by strong performance from Ethiopia and Uganda. Asia and Oceania also posted growth thanks to Indonesia, which saw a 125.4% increase.
Meanwhile, Central America and Mexico continued their upward trend, supported by Honduras and Mexico with increases of 12.7% and 33.6% respectively. Notably, exports of instant coffee and roasted coffee also showed strong recovery, rising by 15.6% and 27.3% respectively.
Conclusion
Despite challenges, global coffee exports continue to grow, supported by recoveries in regions such as Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Adjustments and ramped-up production in Brazil, along with efforts from other producing countries, may contribute to market stability in the coming months.
