Raw Material was founded to make the coffee industry fairer and more sustainable for producers. The organisation began its work in Colombia, partnering with smallholder communities to improve quality and consistency at a community level - enabling stable, year-round access to better markets.

In Timor-Leste, Raw Material supported producers to rebuild their coffee economy after decades of conflict. Within one season, they helped export over 90% of production at prices 2–3 times the national average. This model of low-cost, community-led improvement now guides their work across all sourcing regions.

Today, Raw Material operates in Colombia, Timor-Leste, Burundi, Rwanda, and Mexico. In each context, they adapt their approach to fit local needs, with a focus on maximising value for producers through systems that are practical, inclusive, and built to last.

Raw Material exists to maximise the value returned to coffee producers. Every decision is shaped by impact - economic, social, and environmental - with a focus on the communities that need it most.

They prioritise economic impact first, improving incomes and stability for producers through better systems, pricing, and market access. Social impact follows, with investments in training, community-led quality control, and shifting power dynamics - especially by creating more opportunities for women and younger generations. Environmental impact is the third pillar, supporting sustainable practices that fit the local context and are viable in the long term.

Rather than searching for the ‘best’ coffee, Raw Material works with the right communities to build the systems needed to produce high-quality lots consistently. The aim is not just quality in the cup, but sustained, community-led change across every part of the value chain.

Raw Material connects roasters with coffee from Colombia, Timor-Leste, Burundi, Rwanda, and Mexico. Each supply chain is built to be stable, transparent, and tailored to local realities. Coffees are available in a range of volumes, from community lots to more exclusive selections, and are priced to reflect both quality and the true cost of production.

All coffees are sourced with a focus on maximising value for producers. This includes consistent pricing, long-term relationships, and systems that reward quality through second and third payments.

For roasters, this means access to coffee that delivers both quality in the cup and positive impact at origin.