From the Field, News, Sustainability & IMPACT
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Brazil’s Arabica Harvest 2025/26: What You Need to Know
Harvest season is approaching for Brazil's Arabica growers and early field reports are informing our expectations. While a reduction in volume is anticipated, positive developments in bean size and potential quality are encouraging.
This article at glance:
- Harvest expected to begin in the second half of May.
- A smaller crop is projected, but with promising quality.
- First green coffee lots anticipated on trading tables by early June.
- Over 500 producers are in training on the IMPACT Program in 2025.
How is the crop looking in the fields?
The 2025/26 Arabica crop is projected to be smaller than last year's harvest, but farmers are reporting promising developments in bean size, and if rainfall remains within optimal parameters during the harvest period, quality could exceed expectations.
Most farms are scheduled to start harvesting in mid-May, consistent with usual timelines (unlike the Robusta harvest, which was a bit late starting). Although a few isolated areas have begun picking early, these volumes remain minimal. Harvest activities are expected to peak through July and end by early September.
"There is considerable optimism regarding quality this year," says Romulo Ruela, Field Research Manager at Sucafina Brasil. "Favorable weather during the harvest will be key to its potential."
Looking for insights on Brazil’s Robusta crop? Read our recent update on what to expect for Brazil’s 2025/26 Robusta harvest, including field conditions and sustainability initiatives.
Building Sustainability in Arabica Regions
Sucafina Brasil continues to expand its sustainability efforts across Arabica regions, where all operations are aligned with EUDR requirements and expanding IMPACT, our responsible sourcing program, guaranteeing a deforestation cut-off date consistent with the legislation (January 1, 2026).
"In 2025, we've already trained over 500 producers in the IMPACT Program, EUDR compliance and regenerative agriculture," says Mariana Martins, Sustainability Manager at Sucafina Brasil. "One highlight is the Building Healthy Soils Project with EMATER-MG, where cover crop demonstration areas are being implemented across 10 farms to promote soil regeneration and farm resilience."
The network of IMPACT-verified producers is growing, as well. The team is working towards the development of a Matas de Minas group, and new participants are excited to be joining. Existing groups in South of Minas, Cerrado and Mogiana are also expanding with newly verified producers.
Sucafina Brasil is working with Agrosmart to integrate climate-smart practices, and by leveraging real-time data and weather insights, farmers are better equipped to manage climate variability. These efforts complement our contribution to the Carbon Footprint Latam initiative under the Sustainable Coffee Challenge, reinforcing transparency and benchmarking in our supply chains. For a deeper dive into our sustainability programs in Brazil, read this article.
Although it’s still early days, now is the time to get ahead of the game and connect with your trader about your Brazil Arabica needs. We’ll keep sharing updates as the harvest moves forward, but we love to talk with you too!