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Author: Sahl Maryam Jabra Madhin Source: ECTA, GACC, ICO Date: May 21, 2026 Executive Summary: Shanghai now hosts over 9,115 cafes, making it the world’s leading coffee city, double New York and five times Paris. China’s coffee consumption has grown 15 percent annually over the past three years. Ethiopia ranks second as a coffee supplier

The popular Chinese chain makes its U.S. debut, beginning with soft openings in Brooklyn and Manhattan.  A new competitor has entered the bustling U.S. coffee market. Chinese coffee chain Luckin Coffee, one of the fastest-growing brands in Asia, has officially opened its first stores in the United States, choosing New York City for its debut.

The New York Times published an extensive report written by Luke Fortney on March 10, 2025, in which he reviews the rise of Yemeni coffeehouses across the U.S., particularly their booming appeal during Ramadan as vibrant, alcohol-free spaces for late-night gatherings. On a bustling Saturday night in Brooklyn, Qahwah House—a Yemeni cafe chain with 26 locations

Discover the inspiring journey of Beachville Coffee Roasters, from New York to Chennai. Learn how passion and tradition shaped India’s specialty coffee culture.

Seattle – Qahwa World Starbucks has unveiled a large-scale hiring initiative to appoint full-time Assistant Store Managers (ASMs) in all of its company-operated stores across the United States and Canada by the end of 2026. The plan represents one of the most significant structural workforce expansions in the company’s recent history. At present, only about 20

Dubai – Qahwa World Times are getting tougher for coffee drinkers as tariffs push already record-high prices even higher. When former U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on imports in April, many in the industry believed coffee would be spared since the U.S. barely produces it domestically. But by midyear, a 10% duty was

New York, August 19, 2025 (Qahwa World) – Coffee is no longer just a morning perk at JPMorgan Chase’s new headquarters on 270 Park Avenue—it has become a central feature of the $3 billion tower that is set to redefine workplace culture for up to 14,000 employees. Rising 1,388 feet into Midtown’s skyline, the headquarters

Generation Z is transforming coffee culture by embracing customization, technology, and ethical sourcing, leading to personalized and sustainable coffee experiences.

Arabica coffee prices hit a record high as Brazil’s production declines and supply tightens. Stay updated on global commodity market trends, including sugar and cocoa price fluctuations.

Author: Qahwa World Source: Business Insider Date: May 20, 2026 Executive Summary: Chinese brands are moving from being global manufacturers to competing directly for consumers in the US, Europe, and beyond. Luckin Coffee is testing markets long dominated by Starbucks, including New York, with app based ordering and limited edition drinks. Fashion labels Urban Revivo

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 – 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

New York, NY – Qahwa World announces new insights on espresso-based beverages 2026 trends. Americans aren’t just drinking more specialty coffee. They are going espresso first, which is especially evident in espresso-based beverages 2026 results. According to the Spring 2026 National Coffee Data Trends (NCDT) report from the National Coffee Association, 58% of American adults

Dubai – Qahwa World The coffee market has always been volatile, but in recent years fluctuations have intensified. While prices were historically shaped by harvest expectations, weather patterns, and supply–demand dynamics, financial market mechanisms, including speculative trading and algorithm-driven strategies are increasingly amplifying price swings, sometimes exceeding underlying supply fundamentals. At the same time, climate

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

A structural shift is moving the global coffee trade away from its historic Western centers toward a faster, proximity-driven system anchored in Dubai, Singapore, and Shanghai. Source: Dubai – Qahwa World | April 2026 The global green coffee trade is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its modern history. For decades, pricing power,

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee is never just a daily habit. It reflects place, culture, and the real cost of bringing coffee from farm to cup. Across the United States, the price of a standard coffee varies widely. On average, a regular hot coffee costs between $3.50 and $3.65. In Hawaii, that same cup often

Dubai – Qahwa World A simple cup of cappuccino can tell a story much larger than just a morning indulgence. It reflects the cost of living, wages, rents, taxes, currency strength, and local purchasing power. What feels like a small daily treat in one city can quickly become a notable expense in another. Top Cities

New York – Qahwa World A new analysis by Climate Central (an independent group of scientists and communicators that studies and reports on climate change and its impacts on people’s lives, operating as a policy-neutral nonprofit) is raising a clear warning for the global coffee industry. Data shows that coffee-growing regions across Latin America, Africa,

From 1918 to the Global Market—The Journey of a Legendary Coffee Dynasty Dubai – Ali Alzakary In the world of commodities, there are brands that sell “products”, and then there are rare entities that sell “history” distilled in a cup. To step into the world of “Al-Hamdani Mocha” is not merely to enter a commercial

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee growers across Costa Rica are facing mounting financial pressure as two powerful forces converge: a sharply stronger national currency and declining global coffee prices. Industry leaders warn that the combination could significantly reduce farm income in the coming harvest and deepen the economic strain on rural coffee communities. For a

LONDON – Qahwa World The latest monthly report issued by the International Coffee Organization for February 2026 has revealed a dramatic shift that could redefine the global coffee market dynamics for years to come. After a prolonged period of scarcity and record-high prices that strained both suppliers and consumers, the report announced a sharp decline

Dubai – Qahwa World The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has welcomed a new resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly proclaiming October 1 as International Coffee Day, marking a significant step toward recognizing coffee’s global economic, social, and cultural importance. The resolution, approved on 10 March 2026 in New York,

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

An Industry Perspective from Ethiopia By Gizat Worku Kebede, General Manager of the Ethiopian Coffee Exporters Association. Global coffee production is increasing; its price, meanwhile, is decreasing. According to the new global coffee production forecast released on February 25, 2026, the world is set to produce a volume it has never seen before. Rabobank forecasts

Global coffee prices moved higher for a second consecutive session as bargain buying emerged after recent six-month lows. While Brazil and Vietnam are expected to expand production, tightening exports and shifting inventories are keeping the market balanced. DUBAI – QAHWA WORLD Global coffee markets extended gains for a second consecutive session on Friday, supported by

DUBAI – QAHWA WORLD While Arabica prices succumbed to the pressures of improving weather conditions in Brazil, the Robusta category recorded an exceptional case of economic resilience during January 2026, announcing the decoupling of its price path from the general market trend. According to data from the International Coffee Organization (ICO) Report, Robusta achieved a

DUBAI – QAHWA WORLD Global coffee markets witnessed a dramatic shift in the final week of January 2026, as a wave of heavy rainfall in Brazilian production regions toppled the hopes of those betting on continued price increases. In a corrective movement described as the most violent in months, the pound of coffee lost more

DUBAI – QAHWA January 2026 was not merely the start of a new calendar year for the International Coffee Organization (ICO); it served as a critical testing ground for the resilience of global supply chains against dual shocks: climatic in the primary production origin (Brazil) and logistical in vital waterways. The ICO Composite Indicator Price

Dubai – Qahwa World The United States retail sector in 2026 is undergoing a radical economic shift that financial market analysts describe as the “loosening of the caffeine grip”. While Starbucks dominated the “third place” concept for decades, it now finds itself trapped between two forces: the Chinese technological expansion of Luckin Coffee and the

NEW YORK — Qahwa World Coffee futures saw a sharp downturn on Friday, with Arabica hitting a five-and-a-half-month low and Robusta dropping to a three-and-a-half-week trough. March Arabica (KCH26) finished the session down 13.25 cents (-3.845%), while March ICE Robusta (RMH26) fell by $66 (-1.58%). The primary pressure stems from the weather outlook in South

Dubai – Qahwa World Starbucks shares climbed in early trading after the company reported an increase in customer visits for the first time in two years, signaling progress in its ongoing turnaround effort—even as profits came in below expectations. The coffee chain said transaction growth returned during its fiscal first quarter, helping lift same-store sales.

Dubai – Coffee World The global coffee market closed 2025 amid sharp volatility, leaving industry stakeholders facing an uncertain outlook at the start of 2026, according to the latest report issued by the International Coffee Organization (ICO). The report highlights a dramatic shift in market dynamics during December, as prices declined significantly following changes in

Kiev – Qahwa World The price of a single cup of espresso in Ukraine continues to rise, reflecting broader shifts in the country’s coffee market. As espresso forms the base of most coffee drinks, changes in its cost directly influence café pricing nationwide. Data published by Opendatabot shows that in December 2025, the average price

Dubai – Qahwa World CNN reported that Starbucks is pulling back from its long-standing strategy of saturating major U.S. cities such as New York and Los Angeles, marking a significant shift in the company’s expansion approach. In a report published on its official website, CNN explained that Starbucks had spent decades trying to become an

Dubai – Qahwa World Indian coffee exports are on track to cross the $2 billion mark by the close of 2025, driven primarily by strong global prices, even as shipment volumes decline. According to export permit data issued by the Coffee Board of India, the total value of coffee exports reached approximately $1.968 billion by

Dubai – Qahwa World Joe & The Juice has positioned the United Kingdom as its biggest market worldwide after an accelerated store rollout over the past year, overtaking its home market of Denmark. The Copenhagen-founded brand added 16 new locations across the UK in 2025, bringing its total to 89 outlets nationwide. This places the

Sharjah – Ali Alzakary On Maliha Road in Sharjah, where the spirit of authenticity meets the ambition of the future, and golden sands dance with the dreams of a new era, stands “South Roastery” as a true icon in the world of specialty coffee. My destination was not just a routine journalistic visit; it was

Dubai – Qahwa World The global coffee market is currently resting in a precarious calm, according to the International Coffee Organization’s (ICO) November 2025 Market Report. Despite major geopolitical and climatic events, the ICO Composite Indicator Price (I-CIP) showed only a marginal rise of 1.2%, averaging 330.44 US cents/lb. This unexpected stability is not a

Dubai – Qahwa Worlf Cocoa futures rose sharply on Wednesday, reaching their highest levels in a month. March ICE New York cocoa (CCH26) closed up +339 points (+5.76%), while March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26) ended the session up +239 points (+5.62%). The rally comes as the global cocoa supply outlook tightens. On November 28,

Dubai – Qahwa World Experts have warned that coffee prices in Russia could see a significant rise in 2026. Sergey Mitrofanov, Marketing Director at Svarshchitsa Ekaterina, explained the factors influencing coffee prices and why an increase is expected to continue. Mitrofanov noted that the cost of coffee results from a long chain of processes, including

Dubai – Qahwa World Unionized employees at Starbucks are intensifying a nationwide strike, warning it could become the largest and longest in the company’s history. Workers are urging customers to avoid stores while contract negotiations remain unresolved. Since November 13, more than 1,000 baristas in over 40 cities have participated in the strike, which began

NEW YORK/SÃO PAULO — Qahwa World Recent adjustments to U.S. coffee import tariffs by the Trump administration are set to benefit American coffee roasters and importers, while Brazil, the world’s top coffee producer, faces ongoing challenges. Late last week, the administration removed tariffs on most coffee bean imports from nearly all producing countries. However, Brazilian

Dubai – Qahwa World Starbucks workers across the United States staged a coordinated strike on Thursday, marking what union leaders say could become the largest and longest unfair labor practice strike in the company’s history. The action began at 65 stores in 40 cities and has the potential to expand to as many as 550

New York — Qahwa World CNN reports that hopes for lower coffee prices in the United States remain slim, despite the Trump administration’s recent signals about reducing tariffs on goods not grown domestically, including coffee. According to the network, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News that “substantial announcements” are expected in the coming days

The Chinese coffee giant moves to regain investor confidence and global credibility following a dramatic turnaround that made it China’s largest coffee chain. Dubai – Qahwa World China’s Luckin Coffee is reportedly preparing to return to Wall Street, five years after its dramatic delisting from the Nasdaq amid one of the country’s most notorious corporate

Long Island – Qahwa World A touch of Dubai has reached New York as Filli Café, the UAE-born tea brand, opened its first U.S. branch in Hicksville, Long Island, offering tea lovers a warm and aromatic experience that blends tradition with modern flair. From the moment guests step inside, they’re greeted by the distinctive aroma

October 2025 ICO Report Reveals Steady Prices, Regional Export Rebalancing, and Signs of Market Surplus Dubai – Qahwa World After months of price turbulence driven by weather extremes, logistics disruptions, and policy shifts, the global coffee market entered October 2025 in a rare state of equilibrium. According to the latest Coffee Market Report issued by

Dubai – Qahwa World The global coffee industry faces a new challenge as tropical typhoon Kalmaegi struck the Philippine archipelago earlier this week and is now moving toward Vietnam, threatening one of the world’s most important coffee-producing regions. According to a report by Bloomberg, the storm could disrupt global coffee supply chains and trigger potential

New York – Qahwa World Coffee roasters in the United States are depleting their stockpiles while waiting for the outcome of ongoing U.S.–Brazil trade negotiations — talks that could determine whether they must continue paying higher prices for alternative coffee sources. Brazil, which supplies about one-third of the beans consumed by the world’s largest coffee