Coffee Production in Colombia Fell 15%, Closing at 12.65 Million Bags

The 2025/26 coffee year in Colombia concluded with a 15% decrease in production, reaching 12.65 million 60-kg bags, according to German Bahamon, the president of the National Federation of Coffee Growers. This marks a significant drop from the previous year's 14.87 million bags. Despite the decline, coffee exports still decreased by 12%, totaling 11.78 million bags for the year, compared with 9.97 million in 2025.

However, September exports saw a 9% increase, reaching 1.172 million bags. The National Federation of Coffee Growers exported 2.54 million bags during the year, accounting for 21.5% of national exports, an increase from 19.8% in the previous cycle. Within the industry, climate challenges, plantation productivity, and the profitability of coffee-producing families will determine Colombia's ability to meet international demand.

Around 560,000 families rely on coffee production in Colombia, with the crop grown in 842,000 hectares across 23 of the country's 32 departments. The United States remains the leading buyer, purchasing 38% of Colombian coffee, followed by Germany and Canada. Colombian coffee's export value hit $2.683 billion in the first half of 2025, an 83.3% increase compared to the same period in 2024, driven by higher international bean prices.