Chapter 03 · Exporters
Who ships the world's coffee
Brazil and Vietnam dominate exports, but the surprise is Germany — a top-tier exporter despite growing no coffee of its own. The grey portion of each bar is what flows to the United States.
Top exporters — US share vs. rest of world
Tonnes of coffee exported, this year
Surprise — Germany is a top global exporter despite no domestic production. They import green beans, roast, and re-export. Mexico sends a far larger share to the US than to anywhere else.
US imports by exporter, over time
Stacked tonnes shipped to the United States, 2000–2024
A long-run shift is visible: imports have leaned away from Central America toward South America, with Brazil and Colombia rising in share.