Colombia's Coffee Production Rises 43% in June, but Exports Remain Low

Colombia's coffee production experienced a significant boost in June, growing by 43% year-on-year to reach 1.3 million 60-kilogram bags. This surge follows a challenging period where production was affected by adverse rainfall patterns. The second quarter of 2026 also saw a healthy 26% increase in output compared to the same period in 2025.

However, this production rebound has not translated into increased exports. Shipments of Colombian coffee declined by 18% in the first half of 2026, totaling 5.23 million bags. This decrease is attributed to the lower availability of coffee in previous months, which impacted export volumes.

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This behavior reflects the delays observed in the maturation of the fruit as a consequence of the rainfall regime that affected large coffee-growing areas of the country.

Despite the production gains, the Colombian coffee sector faces persistent challenges. The strong appreciation of the Colombian peso is a major concern for coffee-growing families, as it diminishes the income of producers and weakens the country's export competitiveness. Local consumption, however, remains robust, with 2.31 million bags consumed domestically over the last year, while imports supplied 1.57 million bags for the internal market.

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The main concern for coffee families continues to be the strong revaluation of the Colombian peso, its impact on producer income, and the weakening of the export apparatus.