As a coffee roaster it is important to have a few good connections with high quality green coffee traders. One of those traders is Sucafine Specialty. Over the past 15 years, Sucafina Specialty has grown from a small Antwerp-based operation into a globally recognized supplier of specialty coffee, serving some of the world’s most demanding specialty roasters. What began as a focused European trading desk has evolved into an international network, combining deep origin expertise with close relationships across consuming markets.

A key driver of this growth has been Sucafina’s ability to understand and adapt to regional taste preferences. According to Amir, Account Manager at Sucafina Specialty, coffee profiles are strongly influenced by geography and culture. “The Middle East is more into funky fermentations than Europe,” Amir explains. “Europe tends to lean more toward clean, traditional profiles that come with washed or natural processing.” These insights directly inform how Sucafina selects and positions coffees for different markets, ensuring that roasters receive green coffee that aligns with both consumer expectations and brand identity.

Green coffee selection at Sucafina is therefore never random. It is guided either by the general preference of a country or by the needs of specific high-volume buyers. While some markets prefer consistency and classic flavor profiles, others actively seek experimental lots, extended fermentations, or unique processing methods. Sucafina’s global footprint allows it to respond to both ends of this spectrum while maintaining traceability, quality control, and long-term producer partnerships.

Founder Veronique highlights another important shift within the industry: the convergence of commercial and specialty segments. “Commercial and commercial specialty (83–84 point) coffees are somewhat evolving together,” she notes. “More commercial roasteries are elevating their quality.” This evolution reflects a broader trend where traditional volume-focused roasters increasingly invest in better sourcing, transparency, and cup quality, narrowing the gap between mainstream and specialty coffee.

Despite its central role in the company’s history, Belgium remains a relatively smaller market in terms of total purchasing volume compared to neighboring countries. The Netherlands, for example, purchases larger volumes overall, particularly within the specialty segment. However, Belgium continues to show strong growth in specialty coffee consumption, driven by a highly engaged roasting community and an increasing demand for high-quality, responsibly sourced coffees.

By balancing market insight, origin expertise, and a clear vision for quality at scale, Sucafina Specialty has positioned itself as a trusted partner in a rapidly evolving global coffee landscape.