High prices cause a drop in coffee consumption in Brazil by 2025

According to a report by the Brazilian National News Agency, prices have increased by 5.8%. The ABIC report states that over the past five years, the price of robusta coffee beans has risen by 201%, and the price of arabica coffee beans has increased by 212%. At the retail level, coffee prices have gone up by 116%. ABIC President Pavel Cardoso stated that the price increase in 2025 is due to poor harvests and insufficient inventory caused by adverse weather conditions in recent years. "Since 2021, there has been a mismatch in the global coffee supply and demand chain. In 2021, we encountered continuous weather problems, leading to disappointing harvests," he explained during an interview. Despite a decrease in consumption, Pavel believes that last year's performance was positive. "Since 2021, raw material prices have been rising, but coffee consumption in Brazil has remained strong over the years, which undoubtedly proves how resilient coffee is to Brazilians. Brazilians will not ...