Moscow – Qahwa World
Brazilian coffee exports to Russia have surged sharply in 2025, making coffee the country’s leading export commodity to the Russian market for the first time, surpassing soybeans. This was confirmed by Brazil’s Ambassador to Russia, Sergio Rodrigues dos Santos, who stated that coffee shipments are expected to grow by around 70% by the end of the year.
According to the ambassador, coffee has now taken the top position among Brazilian exports to Russia, a role previously held by soybeans. A key factor behind this shift is the expansion of coffee deliveries beyond green beans to include processed coffee products.
In an interview with TASS, dos Santos emphasized that Russia imports not only raw coffee beans from Brazil but also processed coffee, which carries higher added value. He noted that this is particularly important for Brazil, as it reflects a more advanced export structure and strengthens the quality of bilateral trade.
The rise of coffee exports comes alongside a significant decline in South American soybean supplies to Russia. Since the start of the season, soybean shipments have dropped by 63%, falling to approximately 150,000 tonnes — the lowest level on record. This decline has contributed to coffee emerging as Brazil’s leading export product to the Russian market.
During the first nine months of 2025, Vietnam, Brazil, and Indonesia were the main coffee suppliers to Russia. Vietnam remained the largest exporter by volume over this period, while Brazil continued to rapidly strengthen its position through strong growth in shipments.
Commenting on the global coffee market and rising prices, the ambassador said Brazil has already succeeded in increasing coffee exports to Russia compared with last year. As a result, coffee has replaced soybeans as the country’s number one export product to Russia.
Dos Santos also confirmed that coffee remains one of the key agricultural products Brazil aims to further expand in the Russian market. Alongside increasing volumes, Brazil is focusing on diversifying its coffee exports, particularly by supplying products with a higher level of processing.
In 2025, Brazilian coffee has thus marked a turning point in trade relations with Russia, establishing itself as Brazil’s leading export commodity and underscoring the growing strategic importance of coffee within bilateral trade.
