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Coffee Certification Data Report 2020
Rainforest Alliance and UTZ programs
May 2021
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Introduction
The main goal of this report is to present the scope and scale of the Rainforest
Alliance and UTZ coffee certification programs in 2020 – calendar year. The report is
created to inform our stakeholders and is part of our commitment to transparency.
The report focuses on the key indicators related to:
• Market uptake: sales of Rainforest Alliance Certified and UTZ certified coffee;
• Program reach: estimated Rainforest Alliance Certified and UTZ certified coffee production, premiums being paid and multi-certification.
This report is part of the Rainforest Alliance monitoring and evaluation system. Most of
the data in this report is collected via our online Certification and Traceability
systems.
We do our best to ensure that all the information in this report is accurate and
reliable. As much of the data is collected by third parties, we are aware that there
may be some shortcomings.
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Summary
In 2020, both the Rainforest Alliance and the UTZ certification programs continued with
the growth trend we saw in the previous year, with respect to most of the relevant
indicators. Estimated certified production volume, the number of farmers, certified area
(ha), and global producer sales all reported increases in both certification programs.
The Rainforest Alliance and UTZ program demonstrate a similar growth when it comes
to certified estimated production volume; 14% in the UTZ and 15% in the Rainforest
Alliance certification program.
As for the sales of certified products, the UTZ certification program reports a growth of
20%, compared to 2% in the Rainforest Alliance certification program, resulting in a
supply and demand ratio of 57% for UTZ and 52% for the Rainforest Alliance program.
Putting these numbers in a more historical context we can conclude that the UTZ
certification program has increased 94% in sales since 2017, whereas the Rainforest
Alliance program has increased 44% since 2017.
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Geographical program reach
The Rainforest Alliance
and UTZ coffee
programs reach farmers
and workers in 28
countries worldwide.
AsiaChina
India
Indonesia
Laos
Papua New Guinea
Sri Lanka
Vietnam
Latin AmericaBrazil
Colombia
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Jamaica
Mexico
Nicaragua
Peru
AfricaBurundi
DR Congo
Ethiopia
Kenya
Malawi
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda
Zambia
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Program reach: Rainforest Alliance and UTZ
Number of farmers
400+ K Area (hectare)
1+ Million
Combined estimated production area Combined number of farmers
Combined figures are calculated by subtracting the figures of dual certified producer groups and individual farms from the total of UTZ and Rainforest Alliance.
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Coffee program
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Geographical program reach
AsiaChina
India
Indonesia
Laos
Papua New Guinea
Sri Lanka
Vietnam
Latin AmericaBrazil
Colombia
Costa Rica
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Jamaica
Mexico
Nicaragua
Peru
AfricaBurundi
Ethiopia
Kenya
Malawi
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda
Zambia
North AmericaUnited States
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With Sri Lanka re-entering
the program in 2020, the
number of countries with
Rainforest Alliance
Certified coffee
producers increased to
26.
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Relative growth
2019-2020:
+10%
Relative growth
2019-2020:
+18%
Relative growth
2019-2020:
+15%
Relative growth
2019-2020:
+14%
Area (hectare)
519,828 Number of farmers
228,430
Estimated production (MT)
770,295 Number of workers
(seasonal and permanent)
334,449 Male Female
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Area (hectare) Number of farmers
Estimated production (MT) Number of workers
(seasonal and permanent)
In 2020, the estimated certified production area increased by 10% compared to 2019. Growth is shown in all regions but particularly driven by an increase in Africa (+18%).
In 2020, the number of farmers increased by 18% vs. 2019. The positive trend is show across all regions; Africa (+17%), Latin America (+15%), and Asia Pacific (+34). Numbers have more than tripled in Tanzania and Uganda.
In 2020, the estimated certified volume increased by 15% compared to 2019, with most increases (in MT) coming from Latin America. Africa saw a 24% growth, while estimated volume in Asia Pacific decreased by 4%. The top 3 producing countries are: Brazil, Colombia and Ethiopia.
In 2020, despite COVID-19, the number of workers increased by14% vs. 2019, with strong growth in Latin America (+23%), and to a lesser extent in Africa (+12%), and Asia Pacific (+13%). This can be explained by more certificate holders and more production volume which increased the demand for labor.
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387.265411.519
470.841 470.611
519.828
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Number of farmersArea (ha)
Number of workers (seasonal and permanent)
226.850
200.453
228.271
194.294
228.430
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
508.631557.911
655.314 669.698
770.295
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
369.087
293.090
334.449
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Estimated production (MT)
Relative growth 2019-2020:
+10%
Relative growth 2019-2020:
+18%
Relative growth 2019-2020:
+15%
Relative growth 2019-2020:
+14%
No data available
Global sales
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Global coffee sales
289.485
328.082
393.550
403.241
2017 2018 2019 2020
MT
gre
en
co
ffe
e e
qu
iva
len
t
+13%
+2%
0
‘Global sales’ are all the confirmed volumes sold from a certified producer to the first buyer. Years are calendar years.
The global Rainforest
Alliance coffee sales
remained stable with a
slight increase of 2%.
Most coffee sales
came from Brazil,
Colombia, and
Guatemala.
+20%
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Global sales per origin
‘Global sales’ are all the confirmed volumes sold from a certified producer to the first buyer. Years are calendar years.
The global sales
increase of 2% is
reflected across all
regions; Africa (+3 %),
Asia Pacific (+2%), and
Latin America (+2%).
There were mixed sales
trends within the
regions, with sales
decrease from certain
countries and more
coffee sold from
producers in others.
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Global sales per origin
169.066
79.373
29.487
21.573
20.27318.836
14.57511.379
9.7375.094
4.1834.150
4.143
3.716
2.9052.111
1.424 5 1 1.2100
20.000
40.000
60.000
80.000
100.000
120.000
140.000
160.000
180.000
200.000
MT
Gre
en
Co
ffe
e E
qu
iva
len
t
2017
2018
2019
2020
+18% +40% 30% +34% +3% -18% +22% +35% -11% +7% -12% -12% -7%+28% +38%
‘Global sales’ are all the confirmed volumes sold from a certified producer to the first buyer. Years are calendar years.
Most Rainforest Alliance
Certified coffee was
sold from producers in
Brazil (42% of global
sales), Colombia (20%),
and Guatemala (7%).
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Global sales – Arabica / Robusta
‘Global sales’ are all the confirmed volumes sold from a certified producer to the first buyer. Years are calendar years.
Arabica sales makes up
94% of all global coffee
sales.
Global Robusta sales
makes up 6% of total
coffee sales.
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Global sales - split Arabica and Robusta
274.856
308.134
371.219379.996
14.629 19.948 22.330 23.245
2017 2018 2019 2020
MT
Gre
en
Co
ffe
e E
qu
iva
len
t Arabica
Robusta
94 %
94 %
6 %5 %
95 %
6 %
‘Global sales’ are all the confirmed volumes sold from a certified producer to the first buyer. Years are calendar years.
Arabica sales increased
slightly by 1% vs. 2019 to
379,996 MT, driven by
coffee sold from Latin
America and Africa.
Robusta sales increased
by 4% to 23,245 MT, due
to growth in sales from
Vietnam and Nicaragua.
The Arabica/Robusta
ratio has been stable
since 2017.
94 %
6 %
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Registered supply chain actors
3.069
3.449
3.832
4.240
4.491
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
‘Supply Chain Actors’ include traders, roasters, brand owners, and retailers.
In 2020, the number
of supply chain
actors within the
program increased
by 6%.
All regions show an
increase; Asia Pacific
(+12%), Europe (+9%),
Africa (+4%), Latin
America (+2%), and
North America (+2%).
Estimated Production
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508.631
557.911
655.314
669.698
770.295
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
MT
gre
en
co
ffe
e e
qu
iva
len
t
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Global estimated coffee production
+17%
+15%
+10%
0
Estimated production is based on information from certificates valid on December 31, 2020.
The estimated certified
volume increased
by15% (100,000 MT) vs.
2019.
+2%
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Estimated production – Arabica / Robusta
The total certified
volume Arabica
increased by 16%,
(primarily led by Latin
America) and makes
up 92% of total certified
volume.
Total certified volume
Robusta increased by
9%, due to growth in
Latin America and
Africa. Robusta makes
up 8% of total certified
volume.
Estimated production is based on information from certificates valid on December 31, 2020.
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Global estimated production
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
MT
Gre
en
Co
ffe
e E
qu
iva
len
tRobusta
Arabica
+ 10%
+ 17%+ 2%
+ 15%
94 %
92 %
92 %
6 %
8 %
8 %
92 %
8 %
508.631
557.911
655.314669.698
Estimated production is based on information from certificates valid on December 31, 2020.
The estimated certified
volume increased
by15% (100,000 MT) vs.
2019.
Arabica/Robusta ratio
remains the same and
aligned with ratio in
sales.
92 %
8 %
770,295
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Estimated production per originThe estimated certified
production volume in
Latin America showed
the strongest absolute
growth (in MT), led by
Colombia, Brazil and
Guatemala.
Africa had the largest
relative growth (+24%),
mainly driven by
Ethiopia and Uganda
due to more certified
area and an increased
number of farmer
groups.
The estimated volume
in Asia Pacific
decreased by 4%, due
to Vietnam where we
saw a drop in the total
number of certificate
holders.
Estimated production is based on information from certificates valid on December 31, 2020.
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Estimated production per origin
243.023
154.962
63.058
38.852
57.276
27.060 32.577 31.649 27.137 27.332
10.049 13.2897.179 5.664
13.086
0
50.000
100.000
150.000
200.000
250.000
MT
Gre
en
Co
ffe
e E
qu
iva
len
t
2017
2018
2019
2020
-6% +9% +87% +14% -3%+28% +3% +20% -11%-17% +4% -53%+10%-6% -38%
The top 3 producing
countries remain the
same as last year: Brazil
(32% of the global
production), Colombia
(20%), and Ethiopia
(7%).
Estimated production is based on information from certificates valid on December 31, 2020.
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Production market share per region
Rainforest Alliance Certified estimated coffee production vs. estimated regional production (Source ICO)
In 2020, of all coffee
produced globally 7%
was Rainforest Alliance
certified.
On regional level,
certified coffee from
Latin America and Asia
Pacific had the highest
production market
share.
0 1.000.000 2.000.000 3.000.000 4.000.000 5.000.000 6.000.000 7.000.000
Asia-Pacific
Africa
Latin America
9%
2%
9%
Estimated production
volume (MT)
Supply and Demand ratio
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Supply – Demand ratio
52%50%
59%
52%
2017 2018 2019 2020
% of estimated Rainforest Alliance Certified production sold as Rainforest Alliance Certified
Producers sold on
average 52% of their
estimated Rainforest
Alliance Certified
coffee volume as
Rainforest Alliance
Certified.
This is based on confirmed producer sales and estimated production on December 31, 2020. It indicates an estimation, not an absolute number.
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Supply – Demand per region
% of estimated Rainforest Alliance Certified production sold as Rainforest Alliance Certified per region in 2020
The global supply and
demand ratio for the
Rainforest Alliance
coffee program
decreased by 12% vs.
2019.
Latin America has the
highest share of
certified sales with 60%
of certified production
sold as Rainforest
Alliance Certified.
This is based on confirmed producer sales and estimated production on December 31, 2020. It indicates an estimation trend, not an absolute number.
Latin
America
60%
Africa
16%Asia Pacific
40%
Demand
Supply
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Supply – Demand per region
% of estimated Rainforest Alliance Certified production sold as Rainforest Alliance Certified per region
58%
17%
37%
57%
19%
37%
68%
20%
37%
60%
16%
40%
Latin America Africa Asia-Pacific
The decrease in the
global supply and
demand ratio for the
Rainforest Alliance
coffee program is
reflected in Latin
America and Africa.
In Asia Pacific
producers sold on
average more of their
certified production as
certified compared to
previous years.
This is based on confirmed producer sales and estimated production on December 31, 2020. It indicates an estimation, not an absolute number.
2017 2018 2019 2020 2017 2018 2019 2020 2017 2018 2019 2020
Multi-certification
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Multi-certification
28% UTZ
18% Organic
14% Fairtrade
16% Other
Multi-certified represents the number of Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee producer groups and individual farms that were also certified for one or more of the following schemes: UTZ, Organic, Fairtrade and other schemes.
Double-certification
Rainforest Alliance and
UTZ is the predominant
combination with 28%.
of the Rainforest Alliance producer groups and individual farms were
certified for at least one other standard
40%
Certification data
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Country 2018 2019 2020
Global 655,314 669,698 770,295
Brazil 235,214 221,283 243,023
Burundi 455 1,057 1,057
China - 247 349
Colombia 101,313 110,330 154,962
Costa Rica 32,070 26,696 27,137
El Salvador 7,393 8,144 7,179
Ethiopia 27,150 50,698 63,058
Guatemala 33,579 43,025 57,276
Honduras 27,886 26,090 27,332
India 32,995 31,995 32,577
Indonesia 5,505 4,793 6,176
Jamaica 37 42 42
Kenya 15,336 13,658 10,049
Laos 1,007 293 1,422
Malawi 555 550 550
Mexico 9,272 9,601 13,289
Nicaragua 22,765 27,279 31,649
Papua New Guinea 631 631 631
Peru 39,087 44,588 38,852
Rwanda 6,827 3,733 5,590
Sri Lanka - - 1
Tanzania 12,056 5,641 5,664
Uganda 7,969 3,153 11,925
USA 1,139 1,139 1,139
Vietnam 31,941 32,933 27,060
Zambia 3,131 2,100 2,305
Estimated production (MT) Global sales (MT)
2018 2019 2020
Global 228,271 194,294 228,430
Africa 183,360 146,845 171,304
Asia 14,771 13,015 17,418
Latin America 30,139 34,433 39,707
North America 1 1 1
Number of farmers
2018 2019 2020
Global 369,087 286,461 334,449
Africa 77,730 80,379 89,805
Asia 84,414 36,068 44,354
Latin America 206,751 169,822 200,100
North America 192 192 190
Number of workers (permanent & seasonal)
2018 2019 2020
Global 470,841 470,611 519,828
Africa 143,333 120,372 142,396
Asia 49,969 45,114 46,841
Latin America 276,413 303,999 329,464
North America 1,126 1,126 1,126
Area (Hectare)
Country 2018 2019 2020
Global 328,082 393,550 403,241
Brazil 138,722 164,480 169,066
China - 200 1
Colombia 49,601 70,110 79,373
Costa Rica 20,215 16,632 20,273
El Salvador 4,932 5,315 4,143
Ethiopia 3,310 4,282 4,150
Guatemala 23,637 30,847 29,487
Honduras 21,123 28,323 21,573
India 4,253 3,955 4,183
Indonesia 5,647 4,950 3,716
Jamaica 3 8 5
Kenya 4,948 4,348 5,094
Mexico 6,059 5,476 9,737
Nicaragua 10,131 13,692 14,575
Peru 13,154 16,138 11,379
Rwanda 742 1,936 2,111
Tanzania 2,156 2,155 1,424
Uganda 1,630 2,465 2,905
Vietnam 16,660 17,088 18,836
Other* 1,161 1,150 1210
*Other countries are Burundi, Laos, Malawi, and Zambia
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Geographical program reach
AsiaChina
India
Indonesia
Laos
Papua New Guinea
Vietnam
Latin AmericaBrazil
Colombia
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Mexico
Nicaragua
Peru
AfricaBurundi
DR Congo
Ethiopia
Kenya
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda
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With the Dominican
Republic added to the
map, the number of
countries with UTZ
certified coffee
producers increased to
24.
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Area (hectare)
772,882 Number of farmers
326,726
Estimated production (MT)
1,235,526Number of workers
(seasonal and permanent)
183,834
Relative growth 2019-2020:
+7%
Relative growth 2019-2020:
+6%
Relative growth 2019-2020:
+14%
Relative growth 2019-2020:
-8%
Male Female
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Area (hectare) Number of farmers
Estimated production (MT) Number of workers
(seasonal and permanent)
In 2020, the estimated certified production area increased slightly (+7%) compared to 2019. The growth was mainly
driven by gains in Africa (+15%) and to a lesser extent in Latin America (+9%).
In 2020, the number of farmers increased by 6% vs. 2019, driven by Asia Pacific (+31%) and Latin America (+15%). The number of farmers in Africa decreased by 5%, due to lower numbers in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ethiopia. Nevertheless, there were strong gains in Tanzania and Rwanda.
In 2020, the estimated certified volume increased by 14% vs 2019, mainly led by Latin America (+19%). Asia and Pacific showed an increase of 7%, whereas Africa saw a drop of 9%. The top 3 producing countries are Brazil, Vietnam, and
Colombia.
In 2020, as opposed to the other indicators, the number of workers decreased by 8% compared to 2019. This trend is reflected on a regional level, with the largest drop in Latin America (-14%). The lower number can partly be explained by
COVID-19 restrictions on work and travel.
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567.336 592.977
770.423720.250
772.882
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Number of farmersArea (ha)
Number of workers (seasonal and permanent)
226.424 226.015
283.487309.048
326.726
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
870.102 857.803
1.102.826 1.083.649
1.235.526
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
296.208
255.647
193.158 200.699183.834
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Estimated production (MT)
Relative growth 2019-2020:
+7%
Relative growth 2019-2020:
+6%
Relative growth 2019-2020:
+14%
Relative growth 2019-2020:
-8%
Global sales
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Global coffee sales
321.419
365.091
518.807
589.522
708.579
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
MT
gre
en
co
ffe
e e
qu
iva
len
t
+14%
+42%
+14%
In line with previous
years, the global UTZ
coffee sales increased
by 20%, with the highest
increase in absolute
terms in Latin America.
Most UTZ coffee sales
came from Brazil,
Vietnam, and
Honduras.
‘Global sales’ are all the confirmed volumes sold from a certified producer to the first buyer. Years are calendar years.
+20%
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Global sales per origin
The global sales
increase is reflected
across all regions; Asia
and Pacific (+45%) with
the biggest growth in
absolute numbers in
Vietnam, Africa (+40%),
and Latin America
(+12%).
‘Global sales’ are all the confirmed volumes sold from a certified producer to the first buyer. Years are calendar years.
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Global sales per origin
276.735
139.173
85.37480.160
27.742
18.875
15.793
12.381
8.321
6.868
6.649
5.6594.917
3.697
3.233
3.1102.062
1.8221.110
4.898
0
50.000
100.000
150.000
200.000
250.000
300.000
MT
Gre
en
Co
ffe
e E
qu
iva
len
t
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
-4% 0% +27% +30% -9% +12% +37% +399% +123% -31% -46% +59%-8% +19%
‘Global sales’ are all the confirmed volumes sold from a certified producer to the first buyer. Years are calendar years.
Most UTZ certified coffee
was sold from producers
in Brazil (39% of global
sales), Vietnam (20%),
and Honduras (12%).
The strong sales growth in
Vietnam is multi-factored;
a rising roaster and
consumer demand for
certified coffee,
especially some of the big
roasters increased their
demand for certified
Robusta, a large
production volume, and
coffee prices in Vietnam
are favorable compared
to other countries.
In Colombia, a perceived
scarcity of UTZ coffee
triggered large purchases
mid-2020.
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Global sales - split Arabica / Robusta
Arabica sales makes up
79% of all global coffee
sales.
Global Robusta sales
makes up 21% of total
coffee sales.
‘Global sales’ are all the confirmed volumes sold from a certified producer to the first buyer. Years are calendar years.
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Global sales - Arabica and Robusta
274.272299.380
426.840
500.612
560.698
47.14765.711
91.976 88.910
147.882
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
MT
Gre
en
Co
ffe
e E
qu
iva
len
t
Arabica
Robusta
77 %
85 %
82 %
82 %
23 % 15 %18 %
18 %
21 %
Arabica sales increased
by 12% vs. 2019 to
560,698 MT, mainly
driven by coffee sold
from Africa and Latin
America.
Robusta sales grew
strongly (+66%) to
147,882 MT due to a
large growth from
Vietnam.
79%
‘Global sales’ are all the confirmed volumes sold from a certified producer to the first buyer. Years are calendar years.
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Registered supply chain actors
660
742
811
869
944
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
‘Supply Chain Actors’ include various actors, including traders, roasters, and retailers
In 2020, the number of
supply chain actors
within the program
increased by 9%.
The number of supply
chain actors increased
across all regions, with
the largest increase in
Latin America (+13%).
Asia Pacific saw a
growth of 10%, North
America 6%, Europe 4%,
and Africa 3%.
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Premium
2,74
3,373,6
2,81
2,132,24
3,03
3,463,78
2,96
2,15 2,41
1,82
2,872,77
2,111,93
1,59
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Global average UTZ Premium ($c/lbs)
Global Arabica Robusta
UTZ global coffee
premium increased with
4% vs. 2019 to 2.24 $c/lbs.
The UTZ premium is an
additional cash amount
paid above the market
price for a similar
conventional (non-
certified/non-verified)
product. It is mandatory
and agreed upon
between the certified
group or producer and
the first buyer.
In line with previous
years, a higher premium
is paid for Arabica. The
gap with Robusta
premiums increased as
they grew in opposite
directions.
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Premium per country – per continent
2,18 3,7 1,06 1,38 1.60 2,62 3,59
4,96 5,59
1,25
4,32
1,82 2,4 2,45 1,85
5,18 4,38
1,2
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
2018 2019 2020
Average UTZ Premium ($c/lbs)
2020 Global
weighted average UTZ premium
Overall we saw an
increase in global
average UTZ premium,
though the average
premium per country
differs a lot.
Estimated Production
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Global estimated coffee production
870.102857.803
1.102.8261.083.649
1.235.526
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
MT
gre
en
co
ffe
e e
qu
iva
len
t
+29%-2%
-1%
0
The estimated certified
volume increased by14%
(152,000 MT) vs. 2019.
Estimated production is based on information from certificates valid on December 31, 2020 and those under review where a positive certification decision is expected.
+14%
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Estimated production – Arabica / Robusta
The total certified
volume Arabica
increased by 18%,
(primarily led by Latin
America) and makes
up 80% of total certified
volume.
Total certified volume
Robusta increased by
5%, due to growth in
Latin America and
Africa. Robusta makes
up 20% of total certified
volume.
Estimated production is based on information from certificates valid on December 31, 2020 and those under review where a positive certification decision is expected.
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Global estimated production
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
MT
Gre
en
Co
ffe
e E
qu
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len
t
Robusta
Arabica
+14%
- 1%
+ 29%- 2%
80 %83 %
81 %20 % 17 %
19 %
78 %
22 %
870,102 857,803
1,102,8261,083,649
The estimated certified
volume increased
by14% (152,000 MT) vs.
2019.
Minor shift from Robusta
back to Arabica due to
the strong increase
Arabica volume in Latin
America and Asia
Pacific.
Estimated production is based on information from certificates valid on December 31, 2020 and those under review where a positive certification decision is expected.
80 %
20 %
1,235,526
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Estimated production per origin
The estimated certified
production volume in
Latin America showed
the strongest growth
(+19%), reflected by a
growth in all countries.
Volumes in Asia Pacific
increased by 7%, led by
Vietnam, Laos, and
China, triggered by
both demand and
farming practices.
Africa (-9%) saw drop in
most countries, except
in Rwanda and
Tanzania which can be
explained by the
(re)entry of large farmer
groups and liberation of
policies in Tanzania.
Estimated production is based on information from certificates valid on December 31, 2020 and those under review where a positive certification decision is expected.
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The top 3 producing
countries remain the
same as last year: Brazil
(34% of the global
production), Vietnam
(18%), and Colombia
(10%).
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Estimated production per origin
422.233
217.589
123.292102.96192.520
60.977
37.993 36.399 28.034 20.167 18.163 14.669 11.380 5.378 5.061
38.711
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50.000
100.000
150.000
200.000
250.000
300.000
350.000
400.000
MT
Gre
en
Co
ffe
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len
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2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
-16% +16% +4% +15% -16% +1% +8% +40% +19% +15% -18% +18% +106%+18%-35% +1%
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0 1.000.000 2.000.000 3.000.000 4.000.000 5.000.000 6.000.000 7.000.000
Asia-Pacific
Africa
Latin America
7%
10%
14%
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Production market share per region
UTZ certified estimated coffee production vs. regional estimated production (Source ICO).
In 2020, of all coffee
produced globally 12%
was UTZ certified.
On regional level,
certified coffee from
Latin America had the
highest production
market share.
Estimated production
volume (MT)
Supply and Demand ratio
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Supply – Demand ratio
% of estimated UTZ certified production sold as UTZ certified
37%
43%
47%
54%57%
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Producers sold on
average 57% of their
estimated certified
volume as UTZ.
The share of certified
volume sold in relation
to certified supply
continued to increase
globally.
This is based on confirmed producer sales and estimated production on December 31, 2020. It indicates an estimation, not an absolute number.
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Supply – Demand per region
% of estimated UTZ certified production sold as UTZ per region in 2020
The global supply and
demand ratio for the
UTZ coffee program
increased by 6% vs.
2019.
Asia Pacific has the
highest share of
certified sales with 60%
of certified production
sold as UTZ.
This is based on confirmed producer sales and estimated production on December 31, 2020. It indicates an estimation,
not an absolute number.
Latin
America
58%
Africa
36% Asia
Pacific
60%
Demand
Supply
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Supply – Demand per region
% of estimated UTZ certified production sold as UTZ
42%
18%
27%
45%
24%
40%
49%
23%
48%
63%
23%
44%
58%
36%
60%
Latin America Africa Asia-Pacific
The continued global
increase in supply and
demand ratio is shown
for Africa and Asia
Pacific. The increases
are due to higher
demand for certified
coffee resulting in
higher sales.
In Latin America the
supply and demand
ratio decreased for the
first time in years. This
can be explained by a
higher increase of
certified production
(+19%) than sales
(+12%), mainly driven by
Brazil and Nicaragua.
This is based on confirmed producer sales and estimated production on December 31, 2020. It indicates an estimation, not an absolute number.
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
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Multi-certification
29% Rainforest Alliance
12% Fairtrade
19% Organic
12% 4C
of the UTZ producer
groups and individual
farms were certified for at least one other standard
Multi-certified represents the number of UTZ coffee producer groups and individual farms that were also certified for one or more of the following schemes: Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade, Organic, and 4C. Other schemes are excluded from the total Multi-certification figures.
Double-certification UTZ
and Rainforest Alliance
is the predominant
combination with 60%.
52%
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Estimated production (MT) Global sales (MT)
2018 2019 2020
Global 283,487 309,048 326,726
Africa 164,245 190,290 181,519
Asia / Pacific 55,653 54,932 71,763
Latin America 63,589 63,826 73,444
Number of farmers
2018 2019 2020
Global 193,158 201,779 183,834
Africa 56,148 55,864 54,982
Asia / Pacific 60,397 44,183 42,493
Latin America 76,613 101,732 86,359
Number of workers (permanent & seasonal)
2018 2019 2020
Global 770,423 720,250 772,882
Africa 131,296 122,711 141,707
Asia / Pacific 139,384 145,498 136,357
Latin America 499,743 452,041 494,818
Area (Hectare)
Country 2018 2019 2020
Global 1,102,826 1,083,649 1,235,526
Brazil 402,936 336,815 422,233
Burundi 4,270 2,464 1,950
China 8,435 9,917 14,669
Colombia 110,782 115,178 123,292
DR Congo 3,062 6,297 5,061
Ethiopia 25,232 35,431 28,034
Guatemala 23,225 27,684 36,399
Honduras 101,828 85,577 102,961
India 42,241 45,632 37,993
Indonesia 19,337 12,635 11,380
Kenya 6,741 7,976 5,378
Laos 2,484 5,111 13,398
Mexico 17,512 15,742 18,163
Nicaragua 46,439 46,812 60,977
Peru 77,773 89,122 92,520
Rwanda 2,761 3,276 4,978
Tanzania 3,451 3,558 7,618
Uganda 18,306 21,050 20,167
Vietnam 176,406 205,046 217,589
Other* 8,410 8,328 10,766
Country 2018 2019 2020
Global 518,807 589,522 708,579
Brazil 208,225 256,321 276,735
Burundi 1,302 2,071 1,822
China 1,623 8,100 6,868
Colombia 43,437 54,992 80,160
DR Congo 1,293 1,255 3,233
Ethiopia 2,925 6,537 6,649
Guatemala 9,298 12,694 12,381
Honduras 75,314 75,350 85,374
India 13,177 14,774 18,875
Indonesia 8,944 6,166 4,917
Kenya 1,313 1,939 3,110
Laos 60 945 5,659
Mexico 5,196 2,816 3,697
Nicaragua17,683 22,922 15,793
Peru 22,328 20,388 27,742
Rwanda 874 2,000 2,062
Tanzania 1,534 1,093 1,110
Uganda 5,211 4,813 8,321
Vietnam 94,156 90,739 139,173
Other* 4,915 3,605 4,898
*Other countries are Costa Rica, El Salvador, Papua New Guinea and Zambia
*Other countries are Costa Rica, Papua New Guinea and Zambia
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