Top 10 Coffee producing countries are:
| Country | Million Bags (60kg each) | Million Kilograms |
| Brazil | 64.8 | 3888 |
| Vietnam | 30.5 | 1830 |
| Colombia | 13.9 | 834 |
| Indonesia | 10.9 | 654 |
| Ethiopia | 7.5 | 450 |
| Honduras | 7.3 | 438 |
| Peru | 4.6 | 276 |
| India | 3.9 | 234 |
| Uganda | 3.7 | 222 |
| Mexico | 3.6 | 216 |
The top 10 coffee-producing countries and their uniqueness in the coffee production:
1. Brazil
- Production: 64.8 million 60-kg bags (2019/2020)
- Unique feature: Brazil is the world’s largest coffee producer and is known for its vast coffee plantations. The country produces both Arabica and Robusta beans, with the majority being Arabica. Brazilian coffee is often characterized by its nutty, chocolatey flavors and low acidity.
2. Vietnam
- Production: 30.5 million 60-kg bags (2019/2020)
- Unique feature: Vietnam is the largest producer of Robusta coffee beans, which are known for their strong, bold flavor and high caffeine content. The country’s coffee production has grown rapidly since the 1990s, making it the second-largest coffee producer globally.
3. Columbia
- Production: 13.9 million 60-kg bags (2019/2020)
- Unique feature: Colombian coffee is renowned for its high quality and well-balanced flavor profile, often featuring fruity, citrusy notes and a bright acidity. The country’s coffee-growing regions are located in the Andes mountains, providing ideal conditions for Arabica coffee cultivation.
4. Indonesia
- Production: 10.9 million 60-kg bags (2019/2020)
- Unique feature: Indonesia is known for its diverse coffee varieties, including the famous Sumatra and Java beans. The country also produces the rare and expensive Kopi Luwak, which is made from beans that have been eaten and excreted by the Asian palm civet.
5. Ethiopia
- Production: 7.5 million 60-kg bags (2019/2020)
- Unique feature: Ethiopia is considered the birthplace of coffee, and its coffee is known for its complex, fruity, and floral flavors. The country is home to several coffee varieties, including the highly sought-after Yirgacheffe and Sidamo beans.
6. Honduras
- Production: 7.3 million 60-kg bags (2019/2020)
- Unique feature: Honduran coffee has gained recognition in recent years for its high-quality beans, often featuring bright acidity and fruity, caramel-like flavors. The country’s coffee industry has focused on improving farming practices and sustainability, leading to better coffee quality.
7. Peru
- Production: 4.6 million 60-kg bags (2019/2020)
- Unique feature: Peruvian coffee is known for its bright acidity and fruity, floral flavors. The country’s coffee-growing regions are located in the Andes mountains, and many farms practice organic and sustainable farming methods.
8. India
- Production: 3.9 million 60-kg bags (2019/2020)
- Unique feature: Indian coffee is often characterized by its spicy, earthy flavors and low acidity. The country produces both Arabica and Robusta beans, with the majority being Robusta. India is also known for its unique “monsooned” coffee, which is exposed to monsoon winds to enhance its flavor and reduce acidity.
9. Uganda
- Production: 3.7 million 60-kg bags (2019/2020)
- Unique feature: Uganda is the second-largest producer of Robusta coffee in Africa, after Ethiopia. The country’s coffee is known for its bold, earthy flavors and is often used in blends to add body and depth.
10. Mexico
- Production: 3.6 million 60-kg bags (2019/2020)
- Unique feature: Mexican coffee is known for its mild, well-balanced flavor profile, often featuring nutty, chocolatey notes. The country’s coffee-growing regions are located in the high-altitude areas of the Sierra Madre mountains, providing ideal conditions for Arabica coffee cultivation.
Please note that the production values are approximate and may vary slightly depending on the source and the specific year.
An interesting fact is that none of these top coffee producing countries are themselves in top 10 coffee consuming countries, unlike tea where 4 of the top 10 tea producers are the highest tea consumers as well.
