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Author: Qahwa World – Dubai Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Foreign Agricultural Service Date: May 13, 2026 Location: Washington, D.C. Executive Summary USDA announces second tranche of Food for Peace Title II Program funding Applications accepted from 7 countries: DRC, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Haiti, Kenya, Rwanda Program transferred to USDA administration on February

Author: Qahwa World – Dubai Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) – New Delhi Office Report Number: IN2026-0026 Date: May 13, 2026 Executive Summary India MY 2026/27 coffee production forecast at 6.14 million 60-kg bags Arabica yields expected to decline 8% due to excessive rainfall followed by extended dry spell Farmgate prices for Arabica down

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 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

IHCAFE forecasts continued growth in 2026/27 supported by plant nutrition, area expansion, and new plantations; exports rise 7.5% but differentiated coffee share drops sharply in early data. TEGUCIGALPA — Qahwa World Honduras will produce 5.53 million 60 kilogram bags of coffee in the 2025/26 marketing year, a 6.3 percent increase from the previous cycle, according

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 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 As of April 2026, global coffee consumption continues to grow despite earlier price volatility. According to the USDA’s December 2025 Coffee: World Markets and Trade report, world consumption for the 2025/26 coffee year (October 2025 to September 2026) reached a record 173.85 million 60-kg bags, up 1.3 percent year on year.

Dubai Qahwa World As of April 2026, the global coffee market is undergoing a pivotal shift. Data from the International Coffee Organization (ICO) and the USDA show that the 2025/26 coffee year (October 2025–September 2026) has delivered record global supply, easing the extreme price pressures seen in 2024 and early 2025. World production is forecast

Dubai – Qahwa World Vietnam has entered 2026 with remarkable momentum, signaling a potential record year for coffee exports. Early data from Vietnam Customs points to a rapid acceleration in shipments of green coffee, processed products, and various bean varieties, surpassing activity from the same period last year. Export values have also climbed sharply, solidifying

Dubai – Qahwa World Walk down a Jakarta side street at 7 a.m. and you can watch Indonesia’s coffee story unfold in real time: a plastic stool at a warung, a QR code on a grab-and-go kiosk, and a young professional ordering a single-origin pour-over on her way to the office. Indonesia is no longer

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 The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a detailed report titled “Brewing Opportunity – Brazil’s Specialty Coffee Sector Shows Strong Potential,” examining the rapid development of Brazil’s specialty coffee industry and the opportunities and challenges shaping its future. Brazil remains the largest coffee producer and exporter in the world, while

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 Coffee futures closed lower at the end of the week as expectations of stronger global production continued to weigh on sentiment. The market reaction reflects growing confidence that supply conditions may improve in the upcoming seasons, particularly with Brazil at the center of the outlook. A recent projection from Rabobank indicates

DUBAI – QAHWA WORLD Coffee prices settled mixed on Wednesday, consolidating recent losses after a period of significant pressure. May Arabica coffee (KCK26) closed slightly lower at -0.65 (-0.23%), while May Robusta coffee (RMK26) rose +63 (+1.73%). Arabica and robusta prices had tumbled earlier this month, with arabica reaching a 15-month low on Tuesday and

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 Coffee futures climbed sharply on Thursday following a surge in the Brazilian real, which encouraged traders to cover short positions. March arabica contracts closed up 1.65%, while March robusta contracts rose 2.02%. The real reached its highest level against the U.S. dollar in nearly two years, prompting caution among Brazilian coffee

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee market prices ended Friday’s sessions with a significant decline, as March Arabica coffee contracts dropped by 3.84% to close at -11.85, while March Robusta coffee fell by 1.75% to close at -67. This downward trend persisted throughout the week, with Arabica hitting a 6-month low and Robusta reaching its lowest

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee prices extended their week-long decline on Wednesday, pressured by signs of improving global supply. March arabica coffee (KCH26) closed down 8.45 cents (-2.66%), while March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26) fell 49 points (-1.29%). Arabica prices dropped to a 5.75-month low, and robusta touched a six-week low. The market has been

Dubai – Qahwa WORLD March Arabica coffee (KCH26) concluded Monday’s session with a gain of +1.00 (+0.30%), while March ICE Robusta coffee (RMH26) saw a notable decline, closing down -84 (-2.04%) at a four-week low. The market showed a mixed performance as substantial rainfall in Brazil improved yield prospects but pressured prices. Somar Meteorologia reported

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee futures faced a sharp retreat on Friday, with Arabica falling -13.25 (-3.85%) to a five-and-a-half-month low, and Robusta sliding -66 (-1.58%) to a three-and-a-half-week low. The primary downward pressure stems from weather forecasts predicting steady, beneficial rains over the next week in Minas Gerais, Brazil’s premier coffee-growing region. The bearish

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 Coffee futures ended higher on Friday, with robusta reaching a 1.5-month high, as the U.S. dollar fell to its lowest level in three and a half months. March arabica (KCH26) increased by 0.92%, while March robusta (RMH26) gained 2.88%. The weaker dollar prompted short-covering across commodities, including coffee. Brazilian coffee exports

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee futures rebounded today following early declines, buoyed by weather forecasts signaling limited rainfall in Brazil’s key coffee-producing regions over the coming week. March arabica (KCH26) gained +1.40 points (+0.39%), while March ICE robusta (RMH26) rose +52 points (+1.31%). Earlier in the session, arabica fell to a 1.5-week low, pressured by

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee markets moved higher today amid ongoing concerns over dry conditions in Brazil, the world’s largest arabica producer. March arabica futures (KCH26) rose +4.20 (+1.18%), while March robusta futures (RMH26) gained +36 (+0.92%). The price gains follow last week’s rally, when arabica hit a one-month high due to below-average rainfall in

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee futures ended lower on Thursday after surrendering earlier gains, pressured by a strengthening U.S. dollar that prompted investors to reduce long positions. March arabica coffee futures declined about 0.8%, while March robusta futures slipped slightly, losing roughly 0.3% by the close. The pullback came as the U.S. Dollar Index climbed

Dubai – Qahwa World Arabica coffee futures moved higher on Wednesday, reaching their strongest level in about four weeks, while robusta prices weakened. March arabica contracts gained modestly, supported by weather concerns in Brazil and currency movements, whereas robusta futures declined amid ample supply from Vietnam. Lower-than-normal rainfall across key Brazilian growing regions is providing

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee futures ended mixed on Monday, January 5, with arabica prices settling higher while robusta declined to a one-week low. March arabica coffee rose about 0.6%, supported by below-normal rainfall in Brazil and a stronger Brazilian real, while March robusta fell between 1% and 2.5% under pressure from rising Vietnamese supplies.

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee markets are seeing an upward shift in prices, driven by weather events in key production regions and tightening global supplies. March arabica futures rose 1.26%, while ICE robusta for January had previously gained 1.06% before the holiday closure. The Brazilian coffee belt is experiencing a heatwave forecasted to last through

Dubai – Qahwa World The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its semi-annual report, “Coffee: World Markets and Trade,” revealing a historic milestone for the industry. While global production is projected to reach an all-time high for the 2025/26 season, the market remains under significant structural pressure. A relentless growth in consumption continues

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee prices experienced a sharp decline on Monday, with arabica falling to a two-week low and robusta reaching a 2.25-month low. The downturn comes amid expectations of abundant global coffee supplies. Brazil’s crop agency, Conab, recently raised its 2025 production forecast to 56.54 million bags, up from 55.20 million bags projected

Dubai – Qahwa World Brazil is on track to record one of the largest coffee harvests in its history in 2025. According to the National Supply Company (Companhia Nacional de Abastecimento, Conab), total production is expected to reach 56.5 million 60-kg bags, up 4.3% from 2024 and marking the third-largest harvest on record, behind only

Dubai – Qahwa World March arabica coffee (KCH26) rose slightly by +0.15 (+0.04%) on Tuesday, while January ICE robusta (RMF26) slipped -15 (-0.34%), hitting a 1.5-week low. The day’s movements reflect a split market, with arabica gaining support from a stronger Brazilian real, now at a two-week high against the US dollar. The firmer currency

Dubai – Qahwa World March arabica coffee (KCH26) finished Friday’s session up by +1.50 (+0.40%), while January ICE robusta (RMF26) added +26 (+0.57%). Coffee futures reached their highest levels in a week on Friday, supported by a stronger Brazilian real. As the real (^USDBRL) advanced to a one-week peak against the US dollar, Brazilian growers

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee futures closed lower on Wednesday, primarily due to an improved global supply outlook after a key European regulation was delayed. March arabica coffee (KCH26) settled down -3.60 (-0.94%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26) closed down -46 (-1.01%). The principal downward pressure on coffee prices stemmed from the European Parliament’s

Dubai – Qahwa World Prices for coffee futures saw a sharp increase today, driven by worries over how weather conditions might impact harvests in major producing nations, alongside notable drops in monitored exchange inventories. Prices for both arabica and robusta coffee are significantly higher as adverse weather bolsters concerns over global coffee crops. Arabica coffee

Dubai – Qahwa World On Friday, coffee prices fell sharply, with March arabica futures (KCH26) down 1.91% and January robusta futures (RMF26) falling 2.70%. Arabica reached a seven-week low. The decline followed an executive order signed by President Trump late Thursday, exempting Brazilian food products from tariffs, including the 40% duty on Brazilian coffee. Prices

Beijing – Qahwa World In its recently revised national food safety standard, China has maintained the maximum allowable limit for lead in both green and roasted coffee beans at 0.5 mg/kg, a level that will remain in effect when the new regulation comes into force in September 2026. The decision is part of the broader

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee markets recorded a sharp downturn on November 12 after fresh signals from Washington suggested that import tariffs on coffee could soon be eased, triggering immediate reactions across arabica and robusta futures. December arabica contracts declined by 3.62%, while January robusta fell by 5.09%, reaching a two-week low. The drop intensified

Dubai – Qahwa World As U.S. coffee prices continue to climb, an effort in the U.S. Senate to fast-track the bipartisan “No Coffee Tax Act” stalled on Wednesday after a single Republican senator objected. On the Senate floor, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) requested unanimous consent—a procedure allowing noncontroversial bills to pass without a roll-call

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee prices dropped sharply on Thursday after giving up early gains, with December Arabica down 2.54% and November Robusta falling 3.9%. The decline came as weather conditions improved in two of the world’s largest coffee-producing countries. Forecasts from Brazil’s Climatempo predicted weekend rains across the coffee-growing regions, while Vietnam’s weather office

Dubi – Qahwa World Coffee futures rallied sharply on Friday as shrinking exchange inventories and trade tensions tightened supply. December arabica coffee (KCZ25) closed higher by +6.70 cents (+1.80%), while November robusta coffee (RMX25) gained +107 points (+2.61%). The spike followed reports of declining ICE-certified inventories. Arabica stocks fell to a 1.5-year low of 576,753

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee futures ended Monday in mixed territory as robusta prices climbed on concerns over heavy rains in Vietnam, while arabica remained under pressure from uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariff policy and ongoing harvest progress in Brazil. December arabica (KCZ25) fluctuated during the session and ultimately closed down -1.50 (-0.41%), while November robusta

Dubai, September 18, 2025 – (Qahwa World) – Global coffee markets faced a sharp downturn on Wednesday as prices tumbled amid forecasts of long-awaited rainfall in Brazil, the world’s largest coffee producer. December arabica futures (KCZ25) closed down -33.70 cents, a steep -8.23%, marking a one-week low. November ICE robusta futures (RMX25) also plunged by -331

Dubai, September 16, 2025 (Qahwa World) – The global coffee market has once again taken center stage as New York arabica futures surged above $4 per pound for the first time since April. This sharp rally reflects a confluence of factors—from severe drought in Brazil and dwindling inventories to U.S. import tariffs and weaker global exports—raising