Brazil's Coffee Empire: The Nation Behind Much of the World's Supply

 

Close‑up of a Brazilian coffee plant with ripe coffee cherries growing on green branches

Brazil, the world's largest producer of coffee, is renowned for its extensive coffee-growing regions and diverse cultivation techniques. With a third of the global market, it currently leads the globe in both coffee production and exports.

 

The country’s coffee history began unusually, but due to its location, climate, rich history, and inventive spirit, the nation has evolved over time to become not only a producer but also a major force in the global coffee market.