Coffee exports from Brazil, the world's largest producer, in May are likely to be 900,000 60-kg bags less than expected due to a nationwide truckers protest that hampered transport to ports, exporters association Cecafé said on Wednesday.
The group said in a statement that the protests caused financial losses estimated at 560 million reais ($149.99 million) in lost export sales and additional port costs. Protests appeared to be winding down on Wednesday, but movement in the main port of Santos remained sluggish.
($1 = 3.7335 reais)
(Reporting by Marcelo Teixeira; Editing by Cynthia Osterman)
