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Honduran Coffee Exports Surpass 7 Million Quintales, Aiming for Record $2.35 Billion in Foreign Currency

From Proceso Digital · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Honduras has exported over 7.18 million quintales of coffee with 45 days remaining in the 2025/26 harvest season, surpassing the previous record.
  • The coffee sector is experiencing a strong period, with exports generating an estimated $2.25 billion in foreign currency.
  • The government is also focused on supporting producers, with 93% of beneficiaries of a coffee incentive program having received fertilizer, and a new agreement aims to strengthen research and training.

Honduras's coffee sector is experiencing one of its most successful periods, having already exported 7.18 million quintales of coffee with 45 days left in the 2025/26 harvest season. This figure surpasses the 6.14 million quintales exported in the previous cycle, setting a new record for the country.

This robust export performance is a significant boon for the Honduran economy, generating an estimated $2.25 billion in foreign currency. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (SAG) emphasized that coffee is more than just a source of revenue; it sustains the economy of over 2,300 villages nationwide.

The government is also prioritizing support for coffee producers. A program providing incentives has reached 93% of its target beneficiaries, with over 80,000 producers receiving fertilizer, and only 18,000 yet to be delivered. Furthermore, a recent agreement worth 100 million lempiras will bolster the Honduran Coffee Institute (Ihcafรฉ), funding crucial research and field training to enhance the long-term productivity of Honduran coffee.

This is a very important figure for the country and for the economy, because so far it is generating a revenue of $2.25 billion.

โ€” Josรฉ Francisco OrdรณรฑezSubsecretary of Coffee Production, highlighting the economic impact of coffee exports.
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Originally published by Proceso Digital in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.