Coffee purchases from small-scale coffee farmers in Mexico benefited 6,646 small-scale producers.
Mexico has reported this type of support for coffee as “Welfare for Small Producers.”
Coffee purchases from small coffee farmers
In July 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Sader) presented the progress made in implementing the Welfare Programs. The Food for Well-being program began this year with direct coffee purchases from small coffee farmers in Guerrero, Oaxaca, Veracruz, and Puebla. In addition, a total of 913.56 tons was purchased.
These actions benefited 6,646 small producers with an investment of 59.4 million pesos (USD 3.1 million).
Mexico is a major global coffee exporter. The country produces a large volume of commercial-grade washed Arabica coffee, with growing production of specialty coffees.
Mexican coffee is grown primarily in the southern and central regions, mainly in states such as Chiapas, Veracruz, Puebla, and Oaxaca.
Indigenous Population
The program known as “Welfare for Small Coffee Producers” is part of Mexico’s broader social and productive policies aimed at vulnerable rural households.
The disbursements reported in relation to coffee correspond to support provided under the Production for Well-being Program, which is aimed at small-scale producers, including coffee growers.
These funds are allocated exclusively to strengthening production. However, they are not intended to support marketing, whether domestic or for export.
Under this program, an annual financial subsidy of 7,300 pesos (approximately USD 365) is granted per producer.
The support is delivered directly, without intermediaries. It is provided to small and medium-sized producers who meet the eligibility criteria and are registered in the official registry of beneficiaries.
In addition, the program encourages the participation of women, who already represent a significant proportion of the supported producers.
At the same time, cross-cutting policies are implemented to ensure that at least 28% of beneficiaries are women and that a minimum of 45% are located in municipalities with indigenous populations.
Mexico emphasizes that this program seeks to strengthen the productive capacities of smallholder farmers, including coffee farmers, while promoting inclusion, equity, and sustainable rural development.