Coffee production in Ecuador is one of only 15 countries in the world that grows and exports both Arabica and Robusta coffee, the two main species of coffee produced and consumed in the world. Different ecosystems in Ecuador permit different coffee cultures to occur all over the country, including in the Islands. Most coffee is Shade-grown and organic and most smallholdings have their own wet mills
Percentage of World Market 0.4%
Harvest: May-September
Process: Washed and Natural
Main types: 60% Arabica and 40% robusta
World Ranking as producer 21st