Coffee exports reach 4.16 million bags.

Even with a more moderate pace of sales on farms, Brazilian coffee gained strength in the international market in August. Exports totaled 4.16 million 60-kilo bags, considering green, roasted, and soluble coffee, reaching the highest volume for the month since 1990, the beginning of the historical series of Cecafé (Brazilian Coffee Exporters Council).

The increase in shipments was driven by contributions from the two main varieties produced in the country. According to Cepea, Arabica coffee exports remained strong and helped sustain Brazil's performance during the period. Robusta also played a significant role and reinforced the growth in volume destined for export.

The record result, however, does not mean that producers are accelerating sales at the same rate. Researchers at Cepea assess that Brazilian coffee growers are entering this harvest in a more comfortable financial condition than in previous years. With less need to generate cash immediately, some producers are able to choose more carefully when to negotiate their production.

This behavior has kept sales at a more gradual pace, even in the face of the recent increase in exports.