With a 50% increase in imports, Germany overtakes the United States in purchasing coffee from Brazil

The largest consumer of coffee in the world and also the largest importer of Brazilian coffee, last month the United States lost its leadership in the ranking of main buyers to Germany. The data, which is unusual for the coffee market, is part of the latest figures released by the Brazilian Coffee Exporters Council. According to the official report, in January Germany purchased 695,607 bags, the volume represents an increase of 57.4% compared to January 2023 and also corresponds to 17.6% of Brazil's exports. Despite attracting attention, Márcio Cândido Ferreira - president of Cecafé, states that Germany taking the lead is a reflection of the global logistical problems faced a few months ago by the export sector and which were worsened by the conflicts in the Middle East. "We had loads from December that were left behind and certainly loads to Europe, certainly which favored a greater volume for Germany this month of January", said the president to Notícias Agrícolas. Germany is a ...