A drop in coffee export revenue has prompted exporters to press the government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for action. Brazil received $952 million less from coffee sales through September than expected, even as the volume exported increased during the year. The sector is anticipating a record harvest in 2026.
Exporting companies say shortcomings in domestic infrastructure are adding to their costs and reducing the value received by producers. They also question the lack of clarity about how tax reform will affect the industry and say uncertainty over the rules is creating legal risks.
The companies report higher logistics expenses and warn that international tensions could intensify pressure on the government next year. Coffee export revenue has fallen by 8.6%, prompting the sector to seek greater attention from the administration.
Gustavo Melo, a tax lawyer and partner at Menndel & Melo Advocacia, which advises the companies, said the government must ensure tax reform does not become an additional cost for producers and exporters. The reform provides for tax relief on exports, but companies are concerned that delays in receiving refunds could affect their working capital.
Sources: Folha Poder.