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Brazil Exports Less Coffee in August, Drop of 17.5%, but Revenue Soars with US Tariff, Revealing Advancement and Challenge
Brazil exported 3.144 million 60 kg bags of coffee in August 2025. However, this number is not encouraging, as the volume represents a contraction of 17.5% compared to the 3.813 million bags shipped in the same month last year. The good news is that foreign revenue increased by 12.7%, reaching US$ 1.101 billion, according to the monthly statistical report from the Brazilian Coffee Exporters Council (Cecafé).
This reduction in volume was already expected, as explained by the president of the entity, Márcio Ferreira. The country was coming from record exports in 2024 and faced reduced coffee availability, as the harvest fell below productive potential.
Impact of Trump’s Tariff
Ferreira emphasizes that another factor weighed in: the 50% tariff imposed by the Donald Trump administration on Brazilian coffees sent to the United States.
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According to him, the US ceased to be the largest buyer in August. The country imported 301 thousand bags, from contracts signed before the taxation.
This represented a decrease of 46% compared to the same month in 2024 and a 26% drop from July of this year. Thus, the Americans fell behind Germany, which imported 414 thousand bags in the same period.
The Cecafé president explains that the taxation affected the international market, bringing volatility and skyrocketing prices.
“The fundamentals have been favorable for a price rise for several harvests, with supply and demand very tight or even with supply deficits, due to climatic adversities in the main producers, especially in Brazil, but the tariff disordered the market and opened the door for speculative movements,” he said.
Coffee Prices Soaring
The effect was rapid. Between August 7, when the measure took effect, and the end of the month, arabica coffee rose 29.7% on the New York Stock Exchange. The price increased from US$ 2.978 per pound to US$ 3.861.
Ferreira warns that if the tariff persists, besides jeopardizing Brazilian exports to the US, American consumers will face much higher prices.
According to him, there is not enough supply from other countries to compensate for Brazil’s absence in the American market, creating inflationary risks there.
Year-to-Date
From January to the end of August, Brazil shipped 25.323 million bags, a decrease of 20.9% compared to the same period in 2024. Despite the drop, the foreign revenue was record-breaking: US$ 9.668 billion.
“The scenario repeats itself both in August and in the year-to-date. Lower volume due to the reduced harvest, but higher foreign exchange earnings thanks to high prices, now reinforced by the tariff,” analyzes Ferreira.
Main Destinations
Even in decline, the United States still leads the ranking of buyers for the year-to-date, with 4.028 million bags.
This represents 15.9% of total exports and signifies a decrease of 20.8% compared to the first eight months of 2024.
Germany comes in second place, with 3.071 million bags and a decline of 32.9%. Then comes Italy, with 1.981 million (-23.6%), Japan, with 1.671 million (+15.6%), and Belgium, with 1.517 million (-48.3%).
Types of Coffee Exported
In the first eight months of 2025, arabica led the exports, with 20.209 million bags, or 79.8% of the total. This result indicates a 13% decline compared to the same previous period.
The canefora coffee (conilon + robusta) follows in the sequence, with 2.570 million bags (10.1%). The soluble coffee reached 2.508 million (9.9%). The roasted and ground coffee sector exported 36,700 bags, representing 0.1% of the total.
Specialty Coffees
Between January and August, Brazil exported 5.1 million bags of specialty coffees, with sustainability certifications or superior quality.
The volume corresponds to 20.1% of the total and signifies a decrease of 9.3% compared to the same period in 2024.
Despite the reduction, the revenue soared. With an average price of US$ 427.05 per bag, these shipments generated US$ 2.178 billion, an increase of 54.2%. The amount corresponds to 22.5% of all foreign exchange revenue from coffee exports during the period.
The US also leads this segment, with 893,651 bags (17.5% of the total). Following are Germany (12.9%), Belgium (11.4%), the Netherlands (8.4%), and Italy (6.5%).
Coffee Exports: Ports in Highlights
The Port of Santos remains in the lead, with 20.310 million bags shipped by August, accounting for 80.2% of the total.
Next is the port complex in Rio de Janeiro, with 4.010 million bags (15.8%). The Port of Paranaguá, in Paraná, exported 245,100 bags, with a share of 1%.
The numbers show a challenging picture for Brazilian coffee exports. There was a significant drop in volume, but the impact of the tariff on prices ensured record foreign revenue.
Meanwhile, American consumers are already feeling the pinch of the taxation, as Brazil’s absence pressures the global market.
The full report with data from August 2025 is available on the Cecafé website.
The information in this article is from the portal Compre Rural.
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