Coffee

Provenance

Primarily grown in the “Bean Belt” region between the Tropics of Capricorn and Cancer. Brazil dominates global production with approximately 40% market share, mainly from Minas Gerais, São Paulo, and Paraná regions. Vietnam is the second-largest producer (20%) with production centered in the Central Highlands. Colombia, with its Andes mountain plantations, contributes about 10% of the global supply.

Impact

Essential component of the global beverage industry and a key agricultural export for many developing economies. Small-scale farming operations are the backbone of production, with millions of farmers dependent on coffee cultivation. Growing importance in sustainable agriculture and fair trade practices, particularly as the industry faces challenges from climate change and market volatility.