Largest exporter of coffee is Brazil. In 2009, the country confirmed its leadership status, providing supplies 32% of the global market. Thus, according to the National Council of coffee exporters, Brazilians owned 46% of the world market valued Arabica coffees. About 18% of the supply of aromatic grains on the world market last year has provided Vietnam in third place Colombia, which accounted for 8% of world coffee exports. This year Brazil hopes to sell in foreign markets about 30 million bags of coffee, providing revenues of U.S. $ 4,6-4,8 billion Meanwhile, the shortage of coffee on world markets over the next year to continue to grow by a decline in production caused by low crop yields in key exporting countries due to adverse weather conditions in recent months.
According to the forecast promulgated by the International Organization of coffee (International Coffee Organization) at the 15th Conference of Asia International Coffee Conference, the volume of supplies of coffee on world markets for accountable to 12 months (October 1, 2009 – September 30, 2010) range from 123 to 125 million bags (1 bag – 60 kg). At the same time, the level of world consumption in this period is estimated at 132 million bags. The main reason for the fall supply of coffee Executive Director of the IOC called changeable weather conditions. For example, heavy rains in three of the four exporting countries – Brazil, Vietnam and Colombia – have led to crop failure. In Ukraine, 85% consumed coffee – instant – 15% natural.