China has emerged as an important importer of Brazilian coffee, ranking 6th as of January. This development is notable, as China accounts for just 4% of Brazil’s coffee exports. The surge in imports, starting in the latter half of 2023 due to shifts from Ethiopian coffee, marks China as an emerging significant coffee market. China’s […]
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