Colombian coffee exports on the rise: key moment for exporters
Colombian coffee is experiencing one of its best moments in recent years, with exports surging and prices reaching record highs. This positions Colombia as a leading supplier in the global market—especially in the United States—and creates a unique growth opportunity for growers and exporters looking to expand.
According to the National Federation of Coffee Growers, Colombia exported 739 million tons of coffee in 2024, marking a 16.5% increase compared to 2023. These exports generated $3.621 billion USD, representing a 22.1% rise in revenue.
Driving this growth is a significant boost in production, which reached 13.99 million 60-kg bags, a 23% increase over 2023—the highest volume recorded in the last five years.
Key destinations for Colombian coffee
The United States remains the top destination, accounting for 39.8% of total exports, a 12.2% increase over the previous year. Other key markets such as Canada, Germany, Belgium, Spain, and Mexico also ramped up their purchases, with the last three showing growth of over 30%, signaling great expansion opportunities for Colombian growers.
In 2024, logistics routes had a significant shift. For the first time, Antwerp (Belgium) overtook New York as the main port of entry for Colombian coffee, with a 31.8% increase in volumes received, while shipments to New York declined 4.1%. Although exports to New York and New Orleans dipped slightly, Oakland port in California registered an impressive 40.1% year-over-year increase.
Soaring prices: a window of opportunity
Adding to this favorable scenario is the sharp increase in coffee prices on the New York Stock Exchange, which have been steadily climbing since October 2023, reaching a record US$4.21 per pound in February 2025.
This price surge is fueled by reduced supply from Brazil, caused by severe drought, combined with a global coffee deficit that has persisted for five consecutive years, projected to reach 8.5 million bags for the 2025-26 season.
All indicators suggest that prices may continue rising, creating a highly positive outlook for Colombia’s more than 557,000 coffee-growing families, who stand to benefit from higher export prices, stronger negotiating power, and improved profit margins.
Why liquidity is essential right now
While this boom presents a massive opportunity, growers and exporters must be ready to respond quickly to increasing demand without compromising quality. Meeting new contracts requires scaling production and strengthening logistics, but many exporters face the challenge of waiting 60 days or more to receive payments from buyers.
This is why having immediate access to liquidity is critical—to cover operational costs, invest in growth, and seize market opportunities without delays.
Quick-Pay is the solution that enables growers to get advance payments for their exports, ensuring immediate cash flow to keep operations running smoothly and take full advantage of this market upswing.
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Sources: Federación de cafeteros, Cronista, Agronegocios.co