Colombian Coffee Production Falls 29% in March, Highlighting Climate's Impact on Supply
The country exported 12.1 million sacks in the last year. Photo: iStock
TL;DR
- Coffee production in Colombia fell by 29% in March 2026, totaling 754,000 sacks.
- The decline is attributed to climate variability affecting crop cycles and overall grain availability.
- Cumulative production over the last 12 months (April 2025 - March 2026) was 12.413 million sacks, a decrease from the previous period.
- Exports for the same period fell by 6% to 12.109 million sacks due to lower production.
- Preliminary imports reached 1.332 million sacks, indicating a need to supplement domestic supply.
- Internal coffee consumption remained stable at 2.288 million sacks.
- The National Federation of Coffee Growers is promoting strategies to enhance productivity, including fertilization and replanting programs.
- Efforts are being made to strengthen the sector's resilience against climate variability.