- A container of Conilon has been shipped; ETA is late April.
- Brazil’s pioneering role in Canephora has made it into The Guardian thanks to Amazon Robusta.
Origin Update | 2026.03
In our Origin Update, we summarize what’s happening at Origin and what’s coming up next every month. Here you’ll find new arrivals, availability, restocks, and brief updates from Origin.
Vietnam
News:
- Major sustainability initiative launched by the government. New program worth approximately $102 million for forest conservation, improved incomes for farmers, and more sustainable production.
- Vietnam Overall: Coffee export value exceeds $1 billion – an extremely strong start to the year.
Volumes up 56% year-over-year, value up 39% → indicating massive global demand.
Arrival:
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Second batch of 96B Dewevrei (Excelsa) & Liberica has arrived. Now available!
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For the first time: a full container load of Mr. Toi Canephora! Shipment is imminent.
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Container consolidation of Zanya & Loc Rung. Unique Arabica microlots are on their way to Europe in a shared container.
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No new shipments of Great Cherry Robusta, Tamba Coffee, or Detech for the time being.
Peru
News:
- The new harvest season is beginning, and the first batches of coffee are arriving at the cooperative.
- The new EU Organic Regulation poses major challenges for larger smallholders with 4–5 hectares, as they can no longer be certified under the collective certification scheme. Aproeco was able to renew its organic certification (many very small farmers), while CEPRO Yanesha faces significant investments, as many farmers there are on the threshold of the new threshold.
- Canephora is now being fertilized to ensure an optimal harvest toward the end of the year.
- After “El Niño” caused heavy rains in 2024, fears of “La Niña” (which typically brings drought) are now circulating.
Arrival:
- Organic Canephora from CEPRO Yanesha — ETA April/May.
Panama
News:
- The green coffee sorter has arrived at Kiva Estate, and we’re looking forward to a great selection this year.
- In addition to Robusta, Kiva Estate now also produces Conilon.
Arrival:
- Outstanding order.
Brazil
News:
Arrival:
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Shipping is imminent. ETA arrival April/May.
DR Congo
News:
- The situation in eastern D.R. Congo remains dire, with violence a daily occurrence. Idjwi Island has also been occupied by the M23 and has taken in tens of thousands of refugees.
- Coffee production around the lake is severely restricted.
- Increased smuggling of green coffee to Rwanda and Uganda.
- Petit Kwilu from Mayombe (western D.R. Congo) won first and third prizes in the “Robusta Washed” category for the first time at the AFCA conference in Addis Ababa in February — a milestone for the D.R. Congo.
Arrival:
- SCPNCK (Idjwi Island, eastern DR Congo) — 7.6 t, estimated arrival in April/May.
- LUKI / Petit Kwilu (Mayombe, western DR Congo) — estimated arrival in March.
El Salvador
News:
- Production is growing despite the challenges of last season (labor shortages, heat, rain, etc.).
- Prices are stable or, in some cases, slightly higher than last year.
- The weather was very good for this year’s harvest. Strong winds early in the year, but no major damage.
- Preparing for EUDR — over 200 farms certified as deforestation-free.
- Difficulties with water pollution and availability are also becoming more noticeable in coffee.
Arrival:
- Shipping is expected in May/June.
Indonesia
News:
- Indonesia’s coffee production is showing a significant rebound. At around 12.5 million bags, the harvest is approximately 18% higher than last year, driven primarily by a recovery in Robusta production. With around 11 million bags, Robusta remains clearly dominant and strengthens Indonesia’s role as a major supplier in the global market, which could slightly ease the tight supply situation.
- At the same time, the weather remains a key risk. Alternating periods of heavy rainfall and drought continue to create uncertainty regarding yields and quality.
Arrival:
- Our first shipment of Indonesian specialty coffee has arrived. Now available!
