Colombian Coffee Production Increased 13% Over The Past Twelve Months

Bogota, December 7 2015 (FNC Press) –Colombia, the world's leading producer of mild washed Arabica coffee, produced 13.8 million 60 kilo bags during the past twelve months (December 2014-November 2015). This meant a 13% increase compared to the 12.2 million bags produced between December 2013 and November 2014.

Between January and November 2015, Colombian coffee production increased 15% by reaching a total of 12.7 million bags. Similarly, in November 2015, coffee production increased 19% by reaching a total of 1.3 million 60 kilo bags.

As noted in the National Congress of Coffee Growers, although Colombia has reclaimed its position as a global leader in the production of mild Arabica coffee, substantial challenges remain. The combination of current international prices and higher production costs (as a result of the rise in fertilizer prices and wages) is significantly undermining the profitability of Colombian coffee growers.

Production Twelve Months

(60 kilo bags)

December 2014 - November 2015	13,807,000
December 2013 - November 2014	12,169,000
Variation	13%

Year to Date Production

(60 kilo bags)

January - November 2015	12,721,000
January - November 2014	11,054,000
Variation	15%

Production November 2015

(60 kilo bags)

November 2015	1,322,000
November 2014	1,115,000
Variation	19%

Exports

During the past twelve months, Colombian coffee exports reached more than 12.5 million 60 kilo bags. This meant a 15% increase compared to the 10.9 million bags exported during the same period of the previous year.

Year to date exports (January-November 2015) reached 11.5 million bags and increased 16%. Similarly, exports in November 2015 increased 7% by reaching a total of 10.9 million bags.

Exports Twelve Months

(60 kilo bags)