Colombia's Record Coffee Harvest Amidst US Tariff Uncertainty
BBC NewsJuly 15, 20252 min28,438 views
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- 📈 Colombia's coffee production is set to reach its highest level in over 30 years in 2024, with estimates of over 15 million 60-kilo bags.
- ☕ Colombia is the third largest global coffee exporter, primarily known for producing Arabica beans, with approximately 93% of its 2024 production being exported.
US Tariffs and Export Concerns
- ⚠️ Uncertainty surrounding potential US tariffs is a significant concern for the Colombian coffee industry, as the US is its number one buyer.
- 🇺🇸 Over 500,000 families in Colombia rely on coffee production, and a large portion of exports, including roasted and green beans, are destined for the US market.
The Handpicking Process
- 🤲 All coffee beans are handpicked to ensure quality and achieve the smooth, rich flavor Colombian coffee is known for.
- ⛰️ This manual process is necessary due to the hilly and mountainous terrain of Colombian coffee regions, making machine harvesting impossible.
- ✅ Handpicking allows for the careful selection of the best coffee cherries.
Local Consumption vs. Export Quality
- 🥤 Many Colombians consume a lower quality coffee known as 'tinto', which is affordable and widely available, often with added sugar to mask unpleasant flavors.
- 💰 The high quality, specialty coffees are primarily exported due to high prices, making them unaffordable for many local consumers.
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