Global price of Coffee, Robustas (PCOFFROBUSDM)

Global price of Coffee, Robustas (PCOFFROBUSDM) is a commodity price index that tracks the international market price of Robusta coffee beans — expressed in U.S. cents per pound — on a monthly basis.

This price reflects a benchmark or representative average price in the global market, based on export prices determined by major producers and exporters. It is not seasonally adjusted, so it shows raw monthly averages.

Global price of Coffee, Arabica (PCOFFOTMUSDM)

Global price of Coffee, Arabica (PCOFFROBUSDM) is a commodity price index that tracks the international market price of Robusta coffee beans — expressed in U.S. cents per pound — on a monthly basis.

Brazilian Supply Outlook: Prices recently eased on positive expectations for Brazil’s 2026/27 harvest, forecast between 70-80 million bags. Better weather after several difficult seasons is a key reason.

** Top Coffee Exporting Countries (by Export Value, 2024)**

1. Brazil – World’s Largest Coffee Producer

Annual production: ~60–70 million 60-kg bags (≈35% of global supply).

Coffee type: Mostly Arabica, with growing Robusta (Conilon) in Espírito Santo and Bahia.

Key features:

Highly mechanized, large-scale farms.

Strong infrastructure for export and processing.

Climate shocks like droughts and frosts cause big swings in global coffee prices.

Increasing specialty coffee production, especially from Minas Gerais.

Global role: Sets the benchmark for global coffee prices due to scale and consistency.

2. Vietnam – Robusta Powerhouse

Annual production: ~27–30 million 60-kg bags (≈18% of global supply).

Coffee type: Predominantly Robusta (95%+ of output).

Key features:

Central Highlands region is the core production area.

Heavy irrigation use, now facing water scarcity and drought issues.

Highly efficient processing systems for instant and soluble coffee markets.

Increasing focus on sustainability and small specialty arabica segments (e.g., Lam Dong province).

Global role: Main supplier of low-cost robusta for instant coffee and espresso blends.

3. Colombia – High-Quality Arabica Leader

Annual production: ~11–12 million 60-kg bags.

Coffee type: 100% Arabica, known for its mild, well-balanced profile.

Key features:

Global leader in specialty coffee and traceability.

Strong farmer support from Federación Nacional de Cafeteros (Fedecafé).

Climate variability affecting flowering and disease resistance.

Focused on smallholder farms rather than large-scale mechanization.

Global role: Premium coffee supplier, sets standards for quality and traceability.

4. Indonesia – Diverse Origins and Types

Annual production: ~9–10 million 60-kg bags.

Coffee type: Mix of Arabica (Sumatra, Java) and Robusta (Sulawesi, southern islands).

Key features:

Rich specialty arabica origins like Sumatra Mandheling and Java Estate.

Wet-hulled processing gives distinctive earthy flavors.

Significant Robusta production for blends and instant coffee.

Facing deforestation and land-use pressure from farm expansion.

Global role: Supplies both specialty arabica and commercial robusta, balancing demand in both segments.

5. Ethiopia – Birthplace of Arabica

Annual production: ~7–8 million 60-kg bags.

Coffee type: 100% Arabica, grown mostly under shade and traditional forest systems.

Key features:

World-renowned specialty coffee origins: Yirgacheffe, Sidamo, Harrar.

Production mainly by smallholders using traditional, low-input methods.

Climate change and deforestation threaten natural coffee forests.

Minimal mechanization, focus on quality and heritage.

Global role: Premium specialty origin, deeply tied to coffee’s cultural and genetic diversity.

U.S. Consumer Price Index : Coffee

  1. Relatively Low and Stable Prices in Early 2020

Around 2020, the coffee CPI index was approximately in the low‑190s (1982–84 = 100) — indicating prices had been fairly stable compared to the historical base period.

Coffee prices in early 2020 moved modestly, with inflation in that year below broader inflation trends, partly due to weak global demand during the pandemic’s early months.

  1. Rising Trend in 2021–2022

Beginning in 2021, the coffee CPI started trending upward more noticeably. For example, readings climbed into the high 190s and low 200s as supply disruptions began affecting prices.

By 2022, coffee price inflation accelerated strongly, partly because of global production challenges such as poor harvests in major producing countries (notably Brazil), weather‑related shocks, and lingering supply chain disruptions from the pandemic era.

  1. Peak Increases Around 2022–2023

2022 was a standout period with substantial year‑over‑year coffee price inflation, with data showing a sharply higher CPI for coffee relative to 2021.

Some sources suggest coffee price inflation in 2022 was well above average, driven by tight supply conditions and rising costs (production, shipping, labor).

  1. Flattening and Moderate Growth in 2023–2024

Over 2023–2024, the steep momentum eased somewhat. In fact, data indicate that coffee price inflation moderated, with very small increases or even slight declines in average retail coffee prices in some measures between 2023 and 2024. Official Data

This flattening suggests that supply chain pressures were easing somewhat, and retailers may have absorbed some cost changes — or consumer prices lagged behind earlier commodity price spikes.

  1. Renewed Acceleration in 2024–2025

Into 2024–2025, coffee prices began rising again, and by 2025 the CPI index for coffee had reached the high 270s to low 280s — showing significant cumulative growth since 2020.

The year‑over‑year change from 2024 to 2025 also suggests continued above‑average increases (~10%), well above general U.S. inflation rates, indicating renewed upward pressure.