Coffee

Each year the world produces approximately 10 million tons of coffee, the two main species of which are Arabica and Robusta.

Milder, more aromatic and with less caffeine, Arabica coffee makes up the bulk of world production. It is grown mainly at higher altitudes in tropical and temperate regions of the Western Hemisphere, Brazil being the world’s largest producer.

Vietnam is the largest producer of Robusta coffee, which is largely grown at lower altitudes in tropical Asia and Africa. Brazil is the second larger producer of the variety.

Overall, Brazil is the world’s leading producer of coffee, followed by Vietnam, Colombia and Indonesia. The EU (as a region) consumes the most coffee, followed by the US, Brazil and Japan.

Brazil is the world’s largest coffee producer, accounting for a third of global production, and LDC is one of the world’s top three merchandizers of Arabica and Robusta varieties.

Recognizing our key role in bringing Brazilian coffee to the world, we continue to reinforce and grow our operations in the country, originating in all producing regions, expanding our participation in the domestic market and increasing exports to meet global demand for coffee.

We are committed to working toward increasingly sustainable coffee supply chains, working closely with farmers and partners to drive best practice at every step of the journey: from production to storage and logistics, and from export and marketing to the finished product.