Coffee, cocoa, rum and cocuy showcased Venezuela’s export offerings in Singapore’s premium market.
Singapore has established itself as a strategic platform for the presence of high-value Venezuelan products in Asia. Specialty coffee, fine-flavor cocoa, rum, and cocuy stand among the leading representatives of an export portfolio that combines tradition, quality, and international recognition.
As one of the world’s foremost financial, logistics, and commercial hubs, Singapore offers privileged conditions for the introduction of premium products into Southeast Asia. In this context, the growing presence of Venezuelan products reflects the efforts of the country’s productive sector and initiatives aimed at strengthening non-oil exports and advancing economic diversification.
Venezuelan specialty coffee is experiencing renewed international momentum. Cultivated in regions such as Mérida, Táchira, Trujillo, Lara, and Portuguesa, it is distinguished by its complex and well-balanced sensory profiles.
Venezuela’s participation in Singapore Coffee Week in 2025, marked a significant milestone for the national coffee industry, providing an opportunity to showcase high-altitude coffees from the Venezuelan Andes to buyers and industry specialists from across Asia.
Today, in Singapore, Paksong Coffee (through its brand Jaxinn Coffee)—a company specializing in high-mountain Arabica coffee and a range of specialty blends—offers consumers the opportunity to purchase Geisha coffee beans from Lara state, as well as Java variety, cultivated in Carabobo state.
These Venezuelans coffees are available through:
https://shopee.sg/product/230900335/58111773726/ (Geisha)
https://shopee.sg/product/230900335/50861778955/ (Java)
Recognized among the finest in the world, Venezuelan cocoa continues to hold a privileged position within the international chocolate industry given to its exceptional genetic diversity and rich aromatic profiles.
Historic producing regions such as Chuao, Barlovento, Río Caribe, Paria, and Sur del Lago cultivate prized beans which are highly valued in the world chocolate market.
Currently available in Singapore is bean-to-bar chocolate produced by Cacao Shares, a company leaded by the Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Patiño residing in Tokyo, dedicated to importing Patanemo cocoa—a unique Venezuelan variety cultivated through artisanal methods. The product is distributed in Singapore by Jungle Kitchen, a company focused on plant-based and vegan food products, specializing in the sustainable commercialization of indigenous tropical ingredients.
The Venezuelan Bean-to-Bar Chocolate may be purchased through:
https://jungle.kitchen/products/patanemo-cacao?_pos=1&_sid=b53f2cb5a&_ss=r
Venezuelan rum is among the country’s most internationally recognized export products. Its uniqueness is reinforced by the “Ron de Venezuela” Protected Designation of Origin, which establishes rigorous production and aging standards, ensuring authenticity and excellence.
Among the distinguished brands available in Singapore is the iconic Santa Teresa Rum, widely recognized within premium spirits markets. Produced in Aragua state, it has secured a place among the world’s most appreciated premium rums, valued by consumers and experts alike for its aromatic complexity and artisanal production processes.
In Singapore, the official distributors of Santa Teresa Rum are Diamond Wines & Spirits Pte. Ltd, while the brand representation, promotion and marketing are carried out by Bacardi-Martini Singapore Pte Ltd.
The official distributor can be contacted directly through the following email: derrick.chew@diamonddws.com
Alongside the official distributor, Santa Teresa Rum is also available in Singapore at the following establishments:
28 Hong Kong Street, Aniba, Anti:Dote, Burnt Ends, Gibson, Jungle Ballroom (Mondrian Hotel), Kempinsksi Hotel, La Maison du Whisky, Live Twice, MOBar (Mandarin Oriental Hotel), Nutmeg & Clove, One-Ninety Bar, Origin Bar – Shangri-La, Sago House and White Shades.
Cocuy represents one of the most authentic expressions of Venezuela’s cultural heritage. Produced from the agave cocui plant in the semi-arid regions of Lara and Falcón, this artisanal spirit embodies centuries of tradition, combining ancestral techniques with modern certification and quality-control processes.
Its growing international recognition reflects increasing global interest in origin-driven spirits characterized by strong territorial identity and artisanal production methods. As has been the case with other Latin American spirits in recent decades, cocuy is gradually gaining a foothold in specialized markets where consumers value authenticity, sustainability, and the unique story behind each product.
Visitors may experience Venezuelan cocuy in Singapore at Chimi’s Especial, located at Customs House through the brand “Cocuy Chimichanga – Na´Guara”. As the only venue in Asia currently offering this distinctive spirit, it is served either in signature cocktails or over ice, perfectly complemented by the waterfront views of Marina Bay and special dishes from the Venezuelan gastronomy.
You can discover more about Chimi’s Especial and make your reservations to uniqueness Venezuelan cocuy through the following link: https://www.chimis.sg/
The presence of these products in Singapore highlights Venezuela’s potential to position itself successfully within highly competitive international markets. Beyond their commercial value, coffee, cocoa, rum, and cocuy serve as expressions of the nation’s identity and contribute to strengthening economic, cultural, and diplomatic ties between Venezuela and Asia.
Source: The Embassy of Venezuela in Singapore
