Coffee Harvest Seasons Around the World

Country

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov

Dec

Brazil Harvest Peak Peak
Colombia Secondary Harvest Peak Main Harvest Peak Peak Peak
Ethiopia Harvest Peak Peak
Indonesia (Java) Harvest Peak
Indonesia (Sumatra) Harvest Peak Peak
Vietnam (Arabica) Harvest Peak Peak Peak
Vietnam (Robusta) Harvest Peak Peak
Mexico Peak Peak Harvest
Peru Harvest Peak Peak
Guatemala Peak Peak Harvest
Honduras Peak Peak Harvest
Costa Rica Peak Peak Harvest Harvest Peak Peak

Explanation

  • Harvest: Marks the start or end of the harvest season in the respective country or region.

  • Peak: Represents the peak of the harvest season when coffee yields are at their highest.


Detailed Notes

  • Brazil:
    The main harvest season runs from May to July, with peak production typically in June and July.

  • Colombia:
    Colombia has two harvest seasons — a main harvest from September to December and a secondary harvest (called “mitaca”) from April to June.

  • Ethiopia:
    The harvest period is from October to December, with the peak during November and December.

  • Indonesia:
    In Java, harvesting takes place from July to August, while in Sumatra, the season extends from September to November.

  • Vietnam:
    Arabica coffee is harvested from September to December, while Robusta is harvested from October to December, with a peak between November and December.

  • Mexico, Peru, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica:
    These Central and South American countries have harvest seasons mainly during winter and early spring (November to March), with peak months in January and February.