Brazil 2025/26: How is the harvest doing so far?

Article at a glance

• Nearly 50% of the Arabica harvest is complete.
• Robusta is almost fully harvested, with completion expected by late July.
• Even with rain during harvest, quality stayed strong and bean size is up compared to last year.
• Sustainability efforts are gaining ground with strong farmer engagement.

Harvest progress so far

Arabica picking is about 50% complete and should wrap up by the end of August. Robusta, on the other hand, is in its final stages with most of the harvest expected to conclude by late July, as we noted in the previous update. Despite being one of the wettest harvests in recent memory, logistics and collection are moving smoothly.

High quality despite heavy rains

Now in full swing, the Brazil Arabica Harvest is progressing smoothly, just as forecasted at the beginning of the season. Rain was a major watchpoint over the last several months, with some Arabica areas seeing up to 50mm and Robusta zones around 30mm. Even so, the quality of the 25/26 harvest hasn’t been affected. Bean development is strong, with average screen size coming in above last year’s.

At the end of June, light frosts were reported in certain Arabica regions. However, early assessments show only minor impact on trees and no significant damage is expected for the current harvest. This season’s mild climate extended the processing window for producers, allowing for greater volumes of Washed and Semi-Washed coffees in this year’s harvest.

Looking ahead to 2026

Post-harvest vegetation looks strong across both Arabica and Robusta farms, hinting at a high production potential for the next cycle. Across the country there is a strong movement of crop renewal and expansion, with many nurseries reporting complete sell-outs, showcasing signs of farmer optimism and momentum.

Farming for the future

We’re deep into the 25/26 season and our sustainability work is going strong. Audits for IMPACT, Sucafina’s sustainable program, are underway in Cerrado, South Minas, Matas de Minas, Bahia and Rondônia. We expect IMPACT verified coffees to start rolling out by September/October 2025.

Over 200 farmers joined our “Building Soil Health” training with EMATER-MG, Brazil’s public rural extension service in Minas Gerais, to dive into regenerative practices. There’s growing momentum around sustainable practices, and it’s clear that progress is already taking root.  For a deeper dive into our sustainability programs in Brazil, take a look at this article.

If you’re looking to secure volumes from Brazil’s crop and/or are interested in IMPACT Verified, this is a good time to reach out to your trader to discuss availability and booking options.