El café nica triunfa en los mercados internacionales
El café ha acompañado a Nicaragua por generaciones, se cultiva en las montañas, se recoge a mano, se cuida con paciencia y termina viajando lejos, llevando consigo el nombre pinolero.
TL;DR
- Coffee is a major economic pillar for Nicaragua, projected to generate $1 billion in export revenue in 2025.
- It is the second-largest export product, surpassing gold in terms of national export contribution.
- The coffee sector generates approximately 450,000 direct and indirect jobs.
- Exports of coffee saw a 68.38% year-on-year increase between January and May 2025.
- 60% of Nicaraguan coffee surpasses 80 points in specialty coffee quality evaluations.
- Nicaraguan coffees achieve high prices in international competitions like the Cup of Excellence.
- There's an increasing focus on value addition, with the production of roasted coffee increasing.
- The growth and international positioning of coffee are attributed to government policies prioritizing the agricultural sector and producer support.