4C in Numbers

As of 31 December 2024, 196 producing groups were 4C certified, encompassing approximately 300,000 coffee producers in 19 countries worldwide.

94% of 4C coffee producers are smallholders, meaning producers whose workforce consists primarily of family and whose coffee farm is normally not larger than 5 ha (see 4C Glossary for the full definition). Total certified green coffee production amounted to 29.1 million bags (60 kg) on approximately 800,000 hectares of sustainably managed farms. Despite the significant challenges faced by the global coffee sector in 2024 – particularly in key origins – demand for sustainable coffee continued to grow, with strong momentum in Asian markets. This encouraging trend highlights the value of the 4C System as a trusted, credible, and holistic framework for advancing sustainability in coffee. Reflecting this, 2024 marked a year of positive development for 4C, with increased engagement from industry stakeholders and growing recognition of our role in promoting responsible practices across the sector.