Nestlé Brazil expects to export more than 20,200 tons of soluble coffee in 2026, a 27% rise driven by lower international green coffee prices.
The surge is led by the Araras (SP) plant, which produces Nescafé for Brazil and 57 other countries. Key markets include Argentina, Canada, Guatemala, and Saudi Arabia. Exports are shipped as ready-to-sell sachets, jars, cans, or in bulk for other facilities abroad.
Advanced production drives competitiveness
The Araras factory is one of Nestlé’s most technologically advanced units, combining automation, AI-driven Advanced Process Control, IoT, Machine Learning, and other Industry 4.0 solutions. These innovations ensure consistent quality, operational efficiency, and resilience against commodity price volatility.
In 2025, Nestlé announced a R$1 billion investment to modernize and expand the plant by 2028. Generative AI is now used for predictive analytics and trend reporting, complementing real-time monitoring of roasting, humidity, and color to maintain Nescafé standards.
Brazil’s global coffee role
Marcelo Nascimento, VP of Supply Chain at Nestlé Brazil, notes the plant reinforces Brazil’s position as both a top agricultural coffee producer and a strategic industrial hub for the company’s global soluble coffee supply.
The company anticipates continued growth in 2026 as international demand stabilizes and prices normalize, confirming Brazil’s strategic role in Nestlé’s export operations.
Nestlé Brazil has been active for over a century, employing 30,000 people directly and indirectly, operating 18 factories and 12 distribution centers. Sustainability programs include efficient water and energy use, emission reductions, reforestation, and modern packaging initiatives.
For US readers, this aligns with global FMCG trends in coffee, where efficiency, sustainability, and premium instant products are increasingly shaping market strategy.
What happens next: Nestlé plans to continue modernizing its Araras facility while monitoring global coffee demand. Seasonal price changes and supply chain efficiency will likely influence future export volumes.
