Honduras is the second biggest producer of coffee in Central America. Production in 2006/07 reached 3.5 million 60 kg. bags. About 230,000 60 kg bags of specialty, certified, and organic coffee were produced, increasing exports of these categories by 189% from those of 2005/06.
Honduras participated for the successive fourth year in the “Cup of Excellence” competition, and one producer sold his coffee to a record price of US$1,870 per 100 pounds. In 2007/08, production is expected to reach 3.8 million 60 kg. bags.
Growers contribute to a coffee trust fund through deductions taken when an exporter or an intermediary buys the producer’s coffee. These contributions have been used by the National Institute of Coffee (IHCAFE) to buy fertilizer which it sells to producers at a discount. This has lessened the impact of the rise in fertilizer prices and had increased productivity.