In this piece, we will take a look at the five countries that produce the best coffee in the world. For more companies, head on over to 12 Countries That Produce the Best Coffee in the World.
5. Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Coffee Exports in 2021: $2.1 billion
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a South East Asian country that is a global player in the coffee market, and one whose economy is fueled by the crop. Vietnam has been producing coffee since the 1800s, and it is also one of the largest coffee producers on Earth. Vietnamese produce Robusta coffee, which is known for higher yields and stronger caffeine content than other coffee types. Global brands such as Starbucks and Boncafé also operate in Vietnam. The country’s largest coffee companies are Vietnam National Coffee Corporation, VINACAFÉ BIEN HOA JOINT STOCK COMPANY (HOSE:VCF), Trung Nguyen Group Corporation, and Intimex Joint Stock Company.
4. Federal Republic of Germany
Coffee Exports in 2021: $2.9 billion
The Federal Republic of Germany, or Germany, is Europe’s largest economy and one of the world’s leading exporting nations. The German coffee market was worth $9.4 billion in 2020, and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6% between 2020 and 2027 to sit at a final value of $11.9 billion at the end of the forecast period. Famous German coffee brands include Cafe Hag and Jacobs (both owned by JDE Peet’s N.V. (AMS:JDEP.AS)), W. Machwitz GmbH, Melitta Group, and Tchibo GmbH. German coffee exports stood at $2.9 billion in 2021, in the form of a whopping 598,562 tons.
3. Republic of Colombia
Coffee Exports in 2021: $3.18 billion
The Republic of Colombia is a South American country with one of the largest economies in the region. It is also among the world’s top five coffee producing regions of the Arabica bean, with coffee being dated as far back as the 1700s in the country. The significance of coffee in Colombia is evident from the fact that its Coffee Triangle in the Paisa region is classified as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations. The country’s largest coffee exporter is the trading arm of its National Colombian Coffee Growers Association, Almacafe S.A. Other large exporters are Expocafe, Compañía Cafetera La Meseta S.A., and Olam International (SGC:VC2).
2. Swiss Confederation
Coffee Exports in 2021: $3.6 billion
The Swiss Confederation is a landlocked European country with a strong financial services industry. The Swiss economy is also one of the strongest in the world, with high standards of living. Its roasted coffee industry was worth $3.7 billion in 2015, and is expected to grow by 2.6% by 2025 to be worth $2.9 billion by the end of the forecast period. One of the most famous Swiss coffee brands is Accor S.A. (EPA:AC)’s Movenpick coffee. Other large firms that also sell coffee include DEWECO – Demetrio Weishaupt Consulting, Mein-Kaffee GmbH, and Coffee Lucacito.
1. Federative Republic of Brazil
Coffee Exports in 2021: $5.8 billion
The Federative Republic of Brazil, or Brazil, is a large South and Latin American company in terms of both its population and economy. It is often categorized as the world’s largest coffee producer, with its coffee industry tracing its roots back to the 1700s The bulk of Brazil’s coffee production involves the Arabica and Robusta beans, with a strong presence of both ground and instance coffee industries. The country exported $5.8 billion of coffee last year, with a tonnage of a whopping 2.3 million tons – greater than the above three countries on our list combined.
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