Honduras is the second biggest producer of coffee in Central America. Production in 2007/08 reached 3.8million 60kg. bags. About 256,000 60kg bags of specialty, certified, and organic coffee were produced,up 200percent from those of 2005/06. Honduras participated for the successive fifth year in the "Cup of Excellence" competition. Through the competition,Honduras obtained the best price average per pound of coffee and the highest total value sold via the electronic auction in the last five years. In 2008/09,production is estimated to reach 4.1 million 60kg. bags although the current international financial crisis could affect production.



Sixty one percent of Honduran coffee production is grown in the mountains between 2700 and 3600 feet above sea level, 23 percent in areas from 3600 to 4800 feet above sea level, and 16 percent in areas 1500 to 2700 feet above sea level. Coffee is grown in 15 of the 18 states and in 213 out of 298 municipalities of Honduras.



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