Which of the following is the correct descending order of countries by coffee production?

Explanation

Brazil ranks first in coffee production, followed by Vietnam, Colombia, and Ethiopia. The USDA coffee circular supports this order with 2025/26 production forecasts of 63.0 million bags for Brazil, 30.8 million for Vietnam, 13.8 million for Colombia, and 11.6 million for Ethiopia. Brazil accounts for the largest share of global output, Vietnam is the major second producer with coffee output dominated by Robusta, Colombia follows and is especially associated with Arabica, while Ethiopia is lower in this comparison despite its importance as the origin of coffee. The key trap is to separate cultural or historical importance from present production ranking.

Why the other options are wrong

• (A) Colombia is placed ahead of Vietnam, but Vietnam ranks second and Colombia ranks third in coffee production.
• (C) Vietnam is placed first, whereas Brazil is the largest producer by a wide margin in the given comparison.
• (D) Ethiopia is placed ahead of Vietnam and Colombia, but Ethiopia ranks below both of them in coffee production.

Concept

This tests world agricultural geography, especially the ranking of major plantation-crop producers. Such questions recur in RAS because crops like coffee link physical geography, trade patterns, and country-wise economic specialisation.

Source

• USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, Coffee: World Markets and Trade

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