World Coffee Production TOP 25 (2025/26 Season) – Brazil & Vietnam Dominate, Where's South Korea?

 World Coffee Production TOP 25 (2025/26 Season) – Brazil & Vietnam Dominate, Where's South Korea?

Coffee is one of the most beloved beverages worldwide. But have you ever wondered where your morning cup actually comes from? Which countries produce the most coffee?

In this post, we’ll break down the 2025/26 global green coffee production rankings, explore key players, and share some fun facts along the way.

📊 2025/26 Global Coffee Production – TOP 25

Rank	Country	Production (kg)	Global Share
1	🇧🇷 Brazil	3.78 Bn	35%
2	🇻🇳 Vietnam	1.90 Bn	18%
3	🇨🇴 Colombia	750 Mn	7%
4	🇮🇩 Indonesia	744 Mn	7%
5	🇪🇹 Ethiopia	696 Mn	6%
6	🇺🇬 Uganda	426 Mn	4%
7	🇮🇳 India	385.8 Mn	4%
8	🇭🇳 Honduras	331.8 Mn	3%
9	🇵🇪 Peru	285.6 Mn	3%
10	🇲🇽 Mexico	244.8 Mn	2%
11	🇬🇹 Guatemala	189.6 Mn	1.8%
12	🇳🇮 Nicaragua	153.6 Mn	1.4%
13	🇨🇳 China	114 Mn	1.1%
14	🇲🇾 Malaysia	90 Mn	0.8%
15	🇹🇿 Tanzania	87 Mn	0.8%
16	🇨🇮 Ivory Coast	78 Mn	0.7%
17	🇨🇷 Costa Rica	69.6 Mn	0.6%
18	🇹🇭 Thailand	54 Mn	0.5%
19	🇰🇪 Kenya	51 Mn	0.5%
20	🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea	48 Mn	0.4%
21	🇸🇻 El Salvador	35.4 Mn	0.3%
22	🇻🇪 Venezuela	30 Mn	0.3%
23	🇱🇦 Laos	28.8 Mn	0.3%
24	🇵🇭 Philippines	27 Mn	0.3%
25	🇪🇨 Ecuador	21 Mn	0.2%

🌍 Spotlight on the TOP 5 Producers

1️⃣ 🇧🇷 Brazil – The Undisputed King (35%)

Brazil produces over one-third of the world's coffee. With vast mechanized farms, it dominates both Arabica and Robusta production. Its natural dry-processing method gives Brazilian beans a distinctive nutty, chocolatey flavor.

2️⃣ 🇻🇳 Vietnam – The Robusta Powerhouse (18%)

Vietnam is the world's largest Robusta producer. Robusta is widely used in instant coffee and espresso blends for its high caffeine content and lower cost. Vietnam is the only other country besides Brazil with a double-digit market share.

3️⃣ 🇨🇴 Colombia – Premium Arabica Icon (7%)

Colombia is synonymous with high-altitude Arabica coffee. Known for its balanced acidity, fruity notes, and smooth body, Colombian coffee is a favorite among specialty roasters and coffee connoisseurs worldwide.

4️⃣ 🇮🇩 Indonesia – Land of Unique Processing (7%)

From Sumatra to Java to Sulawesi, Indonesia offers diverse flavor profiles. Sumatran Mandheling is famous for its full body, earthy, herbal, and spicy notes—thanks to the traditional wet-hulling process (Giling Basah).

5️⃣ 🇪🇹 Ethiopia – The Birthplace of Coffee (6%)

Ethiopia is where coffee was first discovered. Regions like Yirgacheffe and Sidamo produce floral, berry-forward coffees with bright acidity. It's a holy grail for specialty coffee lovers seeking complex, aromatic cups.

📌 Where is South Korea?

South Korea does not appear on this list due to its temperate climate, which isn't ideal for coffee cultivation.

However, South Korea is a major coffee-consuming nation—one of the highest per capita in the world.

While it doesn't grow coffee, it excels in roasting, blending, and cafe culture, setting global trends in specialty coffee.

🌱 Final Thoughts

Every cup of coffee tells a story—of climate, altitude, farming techniques, and the hard work of millions of farmers.

Key takeaways from this ranking:

Brazil + Vietnam account for over 53% of global production

Latin American & African countries dominate the top 20

Specialty origins like Ethiopia, Colombia, and Kenya command premium prices despite lower volumes

Next time you sip your coffee, take a moment to check the origin label. You might discover a new favorite country!