Global Coffee Industry Sees Growth Amid Tariffs, Sustainability, and Innovation

Brazilian Coffee Tariffs Challenge Small Roasters in U.S.

Small coffee roasters in Baltimore, including Zeke’s Coffee, face steep challenges due to a newly imposed 50% U.S. import tariff on Brazilian coffee beans. This tariff has forced price increases and potential blend reformulations, as domestic coffee cultivation is unfeasible. Zeke’s Coffee raised prices for its signature 16-ounce bags to $20 for regular and $21 for decaf, reflecting the cost pressures from tariffs and high demand despite low harvests (The Greyhound, 5 Nov 2025).

Expocacer Reports 58% Revenue Growth Fueled by Rising Prices and Demand

Brazilian cooperative Expocacer projects a 58% revenue increase in 2025, reaching $545 million. Key drivers include a rise in the average coffee bag price from $243 to $400 and expanding international demand. The cooperative is investing in a new warehouse in Minas Gerais to increase storage capacity by 60%, with completion expected in 2026. Over 50% of sales go to foreign markets, with plans for a third European hub to meet strong demand, especially for regenerative coffee which is rapidly growing in the UK specialty sector (GCR Magazine, 5 Nov 2025).

Vietnamese Coffee Exports Surge 62% in Value Over 10 Months

Vietnam’s coffee exports hit $7.41 billion in the first 10 months of 2025, a 61.8% year-on-year increase, with volumes rising 13.5% to 1.3 million tons. Germany, Italy, and Spain are the top importers, accounting for nearly 29% of the market share. The average export price reached $5,653 per ton, underscoring strong global demand (Xinhua via China.org.cn, 5 Nov 2025).

Löfbergs Leads European Adoption of Regenerative Organic Certified Coffee

Swedish roaster Löfbergs has become one of the first European companies to purchase Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) coffee, emphasizing soil health, animal welfare, and social fairness. Their first ROC coffee container was sourced from Nicaragua’s SACACLI cooperative. Löfbergs highlights the certification as a major step toward sustainable coffee production, complementing over 30 years of organic coffee sourcing (GCR Magazine, 5 Nov 2025).

Japanese Foreign Minister Highlights Korean Coffee Brand at APEC Summit

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi publicly praised Imunika Coffee, the official coffee supplier at the 2025 APEC summit. His video showcasing the brand went viral with over 4 million views, praising its quality. Imunika Coffee is a Korean startup gaining recognition through international events, further boosting Korea’s coffee industry visibility (Korea JoongAng Daily, 5 Nov 2025).

Insights Into Brazil’s 2025 Coffee Harvest and Future Outlook

The 2025 Brazilian coffee harvest is now fully collected and stored, with challenges noted from a 2024 drought that reduced potential yields by 20-25%. The drought impacted coffee plant energy reserves critical to fruit development, signaling cautious optimism about future harvest volumes. This insight is crucial for understanding production trends and market dynamics for upcoming seasons (Daily Coffee News, 5 Nov 2025).