Peru Harvest Update 2026

Heavy Rains Affect Crop Size, Quality Remains Consistent

Weather conditions this year have been extremely rainy, especially during the main flowering period. According to Oscar, the season has been unusually rainy, reaching more than 20% above normal levels. This heavy rainfall has led to lower flowering performance, and volume is anticipated to be 7% lower compared to the previous season due to the combination of off-cycle conditions and lower flowering performance.  

Despite a smaller anticipated crop, quality looks promising. “The harvest is coming with good quality; our team in Peru has observed fewer low-grade beans and coffee borer attacks in the fields,” Oscar shares. These conditions, combined with normal cherry development, are expected to bring high-quality beans to the market.

The 2026 harvest will follow normal patterns, beginning in March in lower-altitude regions, including San Martin, Amazonas and Cajamarca. Harvest activity will reach its peak during May and June, accounting for over 51% of total production, and conclude in September.

Sustainability Initiatives Continue to Expand

Our team in Peru continues to expand sustainability initiatives, including extending IMPACT verification and programming to more farmers within our network. In particular, 1,600 producers have already achieved verification, including a new group of 797 producers, and efforts are underway to further increase this number.   

We are in the final stages of defining the scope and implementation details of a new IMPACT Beyond Flagship Project. The project is a partnership with Laguna de los Cóndores, in collaboration with Sucafina’s specialty trade teams. Funds generated from the sale of selected specialty lots will support community development projects focused on education, healthcare infrastructure and access to clean water.  

“Developing initiatives such as IMPACT and the Flagship Projects is key, as this one in particular directly contributes to two of our core sustainability pillars: caring for people and investing in farmers, particularly under the community well-being objective. These projects allow us to create tangible social impacts at origin while strengthening our long-term commitment to farming communities,” Sara shares.  

Additionally, these initiatives help reinforce our relationship with suppliers, strengthen our presence in the region and foster greater engagement with our clients. This creates shared value around the commercialization of coffee, linking sustainability efforts more closely with market opportunities.

Broader sustainability outlook in Peru continues to make steady progress, particularly in areas such as traceability, certification and climate-smart practices (CPS). Challenges remain in improving productivity, adapting to climate change and increasing the value farmers receive. Moving forward, collaboration across the value chain, investment in farmer resilience and sustainable coffee will be our main focus.  

Overall, Peru's 2026 harvest is expected to have lower volumes than the previous season while maintaining strong quality. Our sustainability efforts continue to expand, with an increasing number of producers achieving IMPACT verification and a new Flagship Project currently underway. As demand for high-quality Peru’s coffees remains strong, early planning is recommended. Contact your trader to explore our Peru offerings and secure your future lots.