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Source: International Coffee Organization (ICO) Author: Coffee World – Dubai Date: May 20, 2026 Executive Summary Reduced shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz since March threaten global coffee supply chains. Brent crude prices jumped 63% from $72.29/barrel in February to $118.03/barrel in April. Urea fertilizer prices rose 47% from $465.45/ton to $684.75/ton over the

Author: Qahwa World – London Source: International Coffee Organization (ICO) – Coffee Market Report, April 2026 Report number: N/A (monthly market report) Date: May 2026 ICO Composite Indicator Price averages 266.24 US cents/lb; Robusta drops 6.9% (fifth consecutive monthly decline); certified stocks remain at historically low levels. LONDON, May 2026 — The International Coffee Organization

Author: Qahwa World Source: Barchart Date: May 20, 2026 Executive Summary: July arabica coffee closed down 0.68% on Wednesday, while July robusta fell 0.51% to a one month low. Arabica hit a one and a half year low on Tuesday amid an improved global supply outlook. The Coffee Trading Academy projects Brazil’s 2026/27 harvest will

Author: Qahwa World Source: Barchart (Rich Asplund) Date: May 18, 2026 Coffee prices decline ample supplies is the main story as the market experiences significant changes. Executive Summary: July arabica coffee fell to a 1.5 year low on Monday, closing down 1.01 percent. July robusta posted a 4 week low, closing down 1.75 percent. The

Source: Barchart | Author: Qahwa World | Date: May 15, 2026 Coffee Prices are the focus of this article. July arabica coffee fell 3.12% to a nine-month low, while July robusta declined 3.58% during Friday trading. The Brazilian real dropped to a five-week low against the U.S. dollar, prompting domestic producers to accelerate export sales.

Author: Qahwa World – Dubai. This article reviews ICE coffee inventories and coffee prices projections for 2026. Source: Industry reports and exchange data Date: May 14, 2026 Executive Summary July arabica coffee gained 0.21%, while July robusta rose 2.24% to a seven-week high ICE robusta inventories fell to a two-year low of 3,642 lots ICE

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee futures closed lower on Tuesday as a stronger U.S. dollar pressured commodity markets. This is a clear example of how a Strong Dollar Weighs on Coffee Prices. July arabica coffee contracts (KCN26) fell 0.76%, while July robusta futures (RMN26) declined 0.63%. Losses were limited by tightening certified coffee inventories. ICE

Dubai – Qahwa Word Arabica coffee futures fell to a two-week low on Thursday, weighed down by growing expectations of a bumper crop in Brazil. These developments have had a significant impact on arabica coffee prices, especially given Brazil’s bumper crop forecasts. Meanwhile, robusta prices edged higher. In fact, arabica coffee prices may fluctuate in

Dubai – Qahwa World The ongoing war involving Iran is increasing production costs in the global coffee sector, mainly due to rising fertilizer prices. These higher costs are raising concern among producers, analysts, and financial institutions about future supply and added pressure on smallholder farmers. Recent industry assessments indicate that the current harvest cycle is

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee futures traded sharply higher today. Arabica coffee rose to its highest level in one week. July arabica gained 3.43 percent. July robusta added 1.5 percent. A major supporting factor is the strength of the Brazilian real. The currency surged to a two and a quarter year high against the US

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee prices climbed back from one-and-a-half-week lows on Friday, ending the session in positive territory. The turnaround came as the U.S. dollar dropped to a two-week low, prompting traders to cover short positions in the coffee market. This price recovery was also influenced by coffee futures short covering as traders adjusted

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee futures rose sharply on Wednesday, hitting a 3.5-week high as markets reacted to escalating disruptions linked to the Iran war and concerns over global supply chains. The main driver of the rally was growing uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route. Traders fear that prolonged conflict

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee markets are drifting lower, weighed down by mounting expectations of a very large crop in Brazil, even as supply-side tensions prevent sharper declines. Arabica futures have slipped to their weakest levels in several weeks, reflecting growing confidence among analysts that Brazil’s next harvest could reach record territory. Forecasts from firms

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee markets ended the week under renewed pressure, with Arabica futures retreating sharply after multiple failed attempts to break above key technical resistance levels. Broader macroeconomic volatility, shifting geopolitical sentiment, and emerging supply risks from origin countries combined to shape a turbulent trading environment across both Arabica and Robusta markets. Arabica

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee futures moved higher, supported by growing concerns over global supply disruptions and tightening inventories. Arabica and robusta contracts both posted gains, with robusta showing stronger momentum. A key driver behind the price increase is rising tension around the Strait of Hormuz. Reports of shipping disruptions have heightened concerns about global

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee futures moved lower at the end of the week, with both arabica and robusta contracts posting notable losses. Arabica dropped to its lowest level in about a week, while robusta also weakened. The decline was linked in part to improving conditions in global shipping. Iran’s announcement that the Strait of

Global Coffee Market Report: March 2026 An In-Depth Expert Analysis by an Independent Journalist – Based on the Official ICO Coffee Market Report Dubai – Qahwa World The global coffee market experienced one of its most dramatic and multifaceted months in recent memory during March 2026. After three consecutive months of steady price erosion, the

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee futures moved higher on Friday, supported by currency strength and supply dynamics. May arabica coffee (KCK26) rose by +6.40 points (+2.18%), while May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26) gained +14 points (+0.42%). Arabica prices reached a one-week high, while robusta rebounded from its lowest level in 8.5 months in nearby futures.

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee futures declined sharply on Tuesday, with both arabica and robusta posting significant losses. Arabica reached its lowest level in about three weeks, while robusta dropped to its weakest nearby level in roughly eight months. The recent downward trend is mainly linked to expectations of a large coffee harvest in Brazil.

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee prices moved lower as a stronger dollar and expectations of a record Brazilian crop continued to weigh on the market, while a mix of supply, weather, and trade factors shaped overall sentiment. May arabica coffee fell by 0.95 points, or 0.32%, while May robusta declined by 48 points, or 1.36%,

Dubai – Qahwa World Global coffee prices showed mixed trends this week. Arabica coffee declined to a one-and-a-half-week low, while Robusta coffee gained support from tight supply conditions. The main pressure on Arabica prices comes from forecasts of a record Brazil coffee crop, the world’s largest coffee producer. Several international agencies raised estimates for the

Dubai – Qahwa World You can feel it again—the market is tightening, and coffee is responding exactly the way it tends to when physical supply starts to disappear. Over the past week, coffee prices pushed sharply higher, and this wasn’t just a technical move. It’s a combination the industry knows well: weaker exports from origin

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee futures rose on Monday, recovering from earlier losses as concerns over global supply disruptions supported the market. May arabica gained 2.52 percent, rising 7.20 points, while May robusta edged up 0.46 percent, adding 16 points. The rebound followed reports that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed, disrupting a key

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee prices climbed on Thursday as escalating tensions in the Middle East raised concerns about global supply chains and shipping routes. May arabica coffee futures increased by 6.75 points (2.35%), while May robusta contracts gained 82 points (2.31%), reflecting market reactions to geopolitical developments affecting maritime trade. The rise follows reports

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee markets fell on Wednesday amid favorable weather forecasts in Brazil and rising inventories monitored by the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). May arabica futures (KCK26) were down 8.70 points (-2.94%), while May ICE robusta (RMK26) declined 137 points (-3.71%). Showers expected in key Brazilian coffee-growing regions supported the recent price drop. ICE

Dubai – Qahwa World Global coffee markets moved higher last week as escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupted key shipping routes and increased freight costs, while supply developments in major producing countries also influenced market sentiment. Arabica coffee futures began the week at 279.90 US cents per pound and briefly approached the 290-cent level

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee production in Colombia, the world’s largest producer of washed Arabica coffee, recorded a sharp drop in February 2026. Production reached 869,000 bags, with each bag weighing 60 kilograms, marking a decline of 36% compared with the same month last year. This decrease reflects a continuing negative trend that is putting

Dubai – Ali Alzakary The global coffee industry has spent the past few years navigating one disruption after another—from pandemic shutdowns and climate volatility in producing countries to freight crises that reshaped global shipping routes. As the global coffee market grapples with volatility—production reaching around 175 million bags in 2025 while costs continue to rise

Dubai – Qahwa World Global coffee prices moved higher on Thursday as renewed concerns about supply disruptions supported the market. Arabica futures climbed to their highest level in about two weeks, while robusta contracts also posted modest gains. Market sentiment was influenced by fresh export data from Brazil. The country’s Ministry of Trade reported that

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee markets saw gains on Wednesday, with May arabica (KCK26) climbing +3.10 (+1.09%) and May robusta (RMK26) rising +29 (+1.78%). Analysts attribute the rebound to supply-side concerns. The ongoing conflict in Iran has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, driving up global freight rates, insurance costs, and fuel expenses—factors that

Dubai – Qahwa World A fresh escalation in the Middle East at the end of February has sent new shockwaves through global logistics, adding to an already fragile maritime environment shaped by two years of Red Sea disruption and intensifying geopolitical risk. Strait of Hormuz Slowdown Raises Cost Fears As of 28 February, commercial traffic

Ongoing military tensions in the Middle East—particularly involving Iran, Israel, and the United States—are raising new concerns across global supply chains, including the coffee industry. On 21 June, U.S. military action targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities, followed by a retaliatory missile attack by Iran on the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar just days later.