Tanzania 2025 Harvest Outlook for Arabica and Robusta 

 Article at a Glance

• Arabica volumes in 2025 are expected to reach a 10% increase compared to 2024.
• Robusta harvests are slightly down from last year, with current projections around 30,000 MT.
• IMPACT-verified volumes continue to grow, and support for coffee tree rejuvenation begins in August. EUDR compliance processes are ongoing and outlook is positive.

Arabica is Increasing in Volume

The Arabica harvest in Tanzania began in mid-June across the southern coffee-producing regions (including the key regions of Mbeya and Mbinga). Early indicators point to a promising season with an estimated volume of 45,000 MT of green Arabica, about 10% higher than the 2024 season. This increase is driven by two key factors: improved price conditions in recent years, which encouraged more farms to begin production, and the sustained efforts of the Tanzania Coffee Board in distributing seedlings and supporting farmers.

 These newly productive farms are an encouraging signal of sector growth and future potential. While quality is expected to remain stable and within acceptable standards, it is worth noting that early harvests from new farms can sometimes display variability. Nonetheless, the season is tracking well, and the full harvest window is expected to run through September.

Robusta Progress Amid Pricing Pressures

The Robusta harvest started in May and is progressing steadily, with the first coffee auctions already concluded. So far, volumes sold through auctions remain modest as liquidity is thin as season is just starting.

Overall, Robusta production is expected to reach around 30,000 MT of green coffee, a slightly smaller harvest compared to last season. While new farms are contributing to this year’s volume, the share of top-grade cherry may be lower, as first-time harvests usually contain a higher percentage of black beans (damaged coffee with a darker color appearance). The harvest is expected to conclude around September, consistent with expected timelines.

Ongoing Sustainability and Certification Efforts

Sucafina’s investment in sustainability and responsible sourcing remains central to operations in Tanzania. Several new Agricultural Marketing Cooperatives (AMCOS) have joined our Loyalty Program in 2025, drawn by demonstrated benefits such as pre-financing, access to certification support and value-added markets and seasonal premiums. 

The Loyalty Program currently includes nine Arabica-producing AMCOS, representing around 4,000 farmers. These groups are expected to deliver roughly 1,500 MT of certified green coffee under IMPACT verified, Rainforest Alliance and C.A.F.E. Practices. Alongside certification, farmers are supported with seedling distribution, demo plots, stumping guidance and technical training in agronomy and climate adaptation. 

Verification under IMPACT, Sucafina’s responsible sourcing program in Mbinga and Mbeya, remains valid for the 2025 season and verified coffee will be available for export starting in October. For a closer look at the sustainability work behind these coffees and how we’re supporting farmers in Tanzania, read this article and watch the following video.

Two core field projects are now underway. Stumping activities to rejuvenate aging trees are scheduled to begin in August, following the completion of supplier selection, field assessments and budget approval. Also, a deforestation assessment completed in 2024 was validated by our Geodata team to confirm compliance with EUDR. This work continues through 2025 with expanded geodata collection and validation across AMCOs participating in the Loyalty Program.

If you’re planning to book coffees from Tanzania this season or support our sustainability initiatives, now is a good time to check in with your trader. They can share updates on certified volumes and expected arrivals as the harvest continues.