Ranked: Top Coffee-Producing Countries Across the World

Coffee’s odyssey through time and space, from its origin in the fertile lands of Africa’s Ethiopia isles, has been nothing but exceptional, traversing the great continent of Europe and its busy cafeterias all the way to modern-day America’s restaurants. In today’s busy world of international coffee trading, nations compete against one another in order to fill the demand for approximately two billion coffees that are drunk every day around the world. For many, coffee is now the blood of productivity.

However, under that fragrance and uplifting sip hides an intricate saga that encompasses colonial history, trading disparities, and moral issues. Come along on this journey through time, where CEOWORLD Magazine will tell you about how coffee was discovered in the mountains of Ethiopia and went on to conquer the whole world.

1. Brazil

   As the leading coffee exporter globally, Brazil shipped an impressive 2,379,069 tons in 2020, accumulating an export value of $4,996,305,000. Reflecting a substantial 9% increase in exports since 2016, Brazil dominates with a 14.9% share in the world’s total coffee exports.

2. Vietnam

   Vietnam exported 1,241,229 tons of coffee in 2020, contributing $1,976,606,000 to the global market. Despite a 6% decrease in exports since 2016, Vietnam claims a significant 5.9% share in the total world coffee exports.

3. Colombia

   Colombia, a major coffee exporter, shipped 706,242 tons in 2020, with an export value of $2,522,878,000. Despite no change in exports since 2016, Colombia holds a substantial 7.5% share in the global coffee export market.

4. Germany

   With 585,124 tons of coffee exported in 2020, Germany saw a 2% increase in exports, reaching a value of $2,582,833,000. Germany’s share in the total world coffee exports stands at 7.7%.

5. Indonesia

   Indonesia, a prominent player in the coffee export scene, shipped 379,354 tons in 2020, contributing $821,937,000. Despite a 4% decrease in exports since 2016, Indonesia holds a 2.5% share in the total world coffee exports.

6. Honduras

   Honduras, with 375,084 tons of coffee exports in 2020, demonstrated a 4% increase, resulting in an export value of $1,123,576,000. Honduras claims a notable 3.4% share in the global coffee export market.

7. Uganda

   In 2020, Uganda exported 330,313 tons of coffee, contributing $515,534,000 to the global market. Experiencing a commendable 9% increase in exports since 2016, Uganda holds a significant 1.5% share in the world’s total coffee exports.

8. Belgium

   Belgium, a noteworthy coffee exporter, shipped 279,299 tons in 2020, accumulating an export value of $904,851,000. Demonstrating a 3% increase in exports over the four-year period, Belgium contributes 2.7% to the total world coffee exports.

9. Italy

   In 2020, Italy exported 253,960 tons of coffee, with the export value reaching $1,699,088,000. Reflecting a 6% increase in exports from 2016 to 2020, Italy holds a substantial 5.1% share in the global coffee export market.

10. Ethiopia

    With 231,725 tons of coffee exported in 2020, Ethiopia experienced a 4% increase in exports, contributing $795,756,000 to the global market. Ethiopia’s share in the total world coffee exports stands at 2.4%.

11. Peru

    Peru exported 213,385 tons of coffee in 2020, with an export value of $640,727,000. Despite a 3% decrease in exports since 2016, Peru holds a significant 1.9% share in the total world coffee exports.

12. India

    India, a notable coffee exporter, shipped 207,259 tons in 2020, amounting to $464,604,000 in export value. Despite a 5% decrease in exports, India contributes 1.4% to the global coffee export market.

13. Guatemala

    In 2020, Guatemala exported 188,425 tons of coffee, accumulating an export value of $651,796,000. With a 1% increase in exports since 2016, Guatemala holds a 1.9% share in the world coffee export market.

14. Nicaragua

    Nicaragua, exporting 150,297 tons of coffee in 2020, demonstrated a 6% increase in exports, contributing $440,079,000. Nicaragua’s share in the global coffee export market is 1.3%.

15. Netherlands

    With 120,356 tons of coffee exported in 2020, the Netherlands saw a 7% increase in exports, reaching a value of $799,494,000. The Netherlands’ share in the total world coffee exports stands at 2.4%.

16. United States of America

    In 2020, the United States exported 110,035 tons of coffee, contributing $785,860,000 to the global market. Despite a 4% decrease in exports since 2016, the U.S. holds a 2.3% share of the world’s total coffee exports.

17. Switzerland

    A coffee exporter with distinction, Switzerland shipped 97,921 tons in 2020, amassing an export value of $2,856,689,000. Experiencing a noteworthy 9% increase in exports since 2016, Switzerland claims a significant 8.5% share in the global coffee export market.

18. Costa Rica

    Costa Rica, with 70,130 tons of coffee exports in 2020, faced a marginal 2% decline, resulting in an export value of $328,998,000. Costa Rica’s share in the world coffee exports is 1%.

19. United Republic of Tanzania

    The United Republic of Tanzania exported 66,068 tons of coffee in 2020, accumulating an export value of $148,242,000. Demonstrating a commendable 9% increase in exports since 2016, Tanzania contributes 0.4% to the global coffee export market.

20. Canada

    Canada, with 64,658 tons of coffee exports valued at $477,931,000 in 2020, experienced a 1% increase in exports over the four-year period. Canada’s share in the total world coffee exports stands at 1.4%.

21. Poland

    In 2020, Poland exported 64,555 tons of coffee, amounting to $357,939,000 in export value. With a modest 1% change in exports since 2016, Poland contributes 1.1% to the overall global coffee export market.

22. France

    France, a notable player in the coffee export scene, shipped 63,890 tons of coffee in 2020, commanding an impressive export value of $1,418,031,000. With a substantial 15% surge in exports over the past four years, France holds a significant 4.2% share of total world coffee exports.

23. Spain

    Spain exported 59,148 tons of coffee in 2020, with a total export value of $290,763,000. Experiencing a 2% increase in exports from 2016 to 2020, Spain contributes 0.9% to the global coffee export market.

24. China

    In 2020, China exported 50,605 tons of coffee, fetching $137,574,000. Despite a 17% decrease since 2016, China constitutes 0.4% of the global coffee export market.

25. Kenya

    Kenya, exporting 45,352 tons of coffee worth $215,808,000 in 2020, showed a modest 1% increase in exports. It holds a 0.6% share of the world’s total coffee exports.

26. Lao People’s Democratic Republic

    Exporting 42,616 tons of coffee valued at $116,051,000 in 2020, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic experienced a marginal 2% decline in exports, contributing 0.3% to global coffee exports.

27. Côte d’Ivoire

    With 42,161 tons of coffee exports valued at $61,045,000 in 2020, Côte d’Ivoire witnessed a commendable 28% surge since 2016, claiming 0.2% of the global coffee export share.

28. Papua New Guinea

    In 2020, Papua New Guinea exported 40,278 tons of coffee, generating $131,179,000. Despite an 8% dip in exports from 2016, it constitutes 0.4% of the total global coffee exports.

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