Colombian Coffee Production Increased 5% During The Past 12 Months

Bogota, October 5 2016 (FNC Press) – During the past twelve months, Colombian coffee production reached over 14 million 60 kilo bags. This represented a 5% increase compared to the 13.3 million bags produced between October 2014 and September 2015. 

Coffee production in September decreased 2% by reaching a total of 1.034 million coffee bags. Similarly, year to date production (January- September 2016) reached 9.9 million 60 kilo bags. This represented a 2% decrease compared to the 10 million bags produced during the same previous period.

Production September 2016

(60 kilo bags)

Production Year to Date

(60 kilo bags)

Production 12 months (coffee year)

(60 kilo bags)

Colombian Coffee Exports Increased 0.5%

So far this coffee year, Colombian coffee exports have experienced a mild recovery. Between October 2015 and September 2016, exports increased 0.5% by reaching a total of 12.34 million 60 kilo bags.

Coffee exports in September reached 1.040 million bags. This represented a 4% decrease compared to the 1.086 million bags registered in September 2015. Similarly, year to date coffee exports (January-September 2016) decreased 4% by reaching a total 8.9 million 60 kilo bags.

Exports September 2016

(60 kilo bags)

Exports Year to Date

(60 kilo bags)

Exports 12 months (coffee year)

(60 kilo bags)