Arabfields, Naïla Mokhtari, Correspondent, São Paulo, Brasil — Brazil recorded its strongest monthly coffee export performance in October, shipping more than 5.32 million 60-kilogram bags to international markets, as improved harvest availability and stronger demand from major importing countries boosted overseas sales.

The figure represents a 28.4% increase compared with October 2025, according to data from the Brazilian Coffee Exporters Council (Cecafé). Export revenues also reached a historic monthly high of US$1.786 billion, rising 7.8% year-on-year.

The latest performance highlights Brazil’s continued importance in the global coffee trade, at a time when international buyers are seeking reliable supplies amid changing market conditions and fluctuations in agricultural production.

Arabica coffee accounted for the largest share of shipments, reaching 4.12 million bags, an increase of 21.6% compared with the same month last year. Exports of conilon and robusta coffee also recorded significant growth, doubling to approximately 897,000 bags.

The recovery in shipments follows delays in the harvesting season earlier this year, when unusual rainfall affected coffee-growing regions and slowed agricultural operations. As the new crop became increasingly available from September, exporters were able to accelerate deliveries to international customers.

For farmers and businesses across Brazil’s coffee-producing regions, the export figures represent an important development. Higher shipment volumes can support demand for harvested beans, improve commercial opportunities and provide additional income for producers, transport operators and workers involved in processing and distribution.

However, the increase in export earnings has not kept pace with the growth in volumes over the wider reporting period. Between January and October 2026, Brazil exported approximately 34.48 million bags, up 3.5% from the corresponding period in 2025. Despite the higher volumes, export revenues declined by 6.3% to US$11.92 billion, reflecting weaker international prices.

The United States remained one of the most important destinations for Brazilian coffee. Shipments to the American market increased by 119% in October, following the removal of additional tariffs on Brazilian coffee products. Over the first ten months of the year, US imports reached approximately 4.6 million bags.

Europe also maintained a strong position in the market, importing 17.8 million bags between January and October, representing 51.6% of Brazil’s total coffee exports during the period. This was an increase of 6.8% compared with the previous year.

Germany, Belgium and Italy remained among the leading European destinations, while demand from emerging coffee-processing countries also strengthened. Imports by India, for example, increased substantially, reflecting growing demand for Brazilian robusta and conilon varieties used in soluble coffee production.

Looking ahead, Brazil’s coffee export outlook remains positive, although market conditions could become more challenging. The strong October performance, combined with improved crop availability and renewed demand from the United States and Europe, suggests that shipment volumes could remain elevated towards the end of 2026.

The European Union’s deforestation-free products regulation, scheduled to take effect on December 30, will also become an important consideration for exporters. Producers and trading companies may face greater pressure to demonstrate the origin and traceability of their coffee, potentially increasing compliance costs while creating opportunities for suppliers able to meet sustainability requirements.

Price movements will remain another major factor. The decline in average export prices during the first ten months of 2026 suggests that higher volumes alone may not guarantee stronger revenues. The growing proportion of lower-priced robusta and conilon coffee could also influence Brazil’s overall export earnings.

Nevertheless, the latest figures reinforce Brazil’s position as a central supplier to the international coffee industry. If production remains stable and demand from major importing markets continues to expand, the country could maintain strong export activity into the opening months of 2027.

For Brazil’s coffee sector, the challenge will be to translate record shipments into sustainable income for producers while preserving its competitiveness in an increasingly demanding global market.