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NewsAuthor: 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
NewsAuthor: 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
NewsSource: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service | Author: Qahwa World | Date: July 2, 2026 Believe It or Not: The World’s Third-Largest Coffee Producer Is Importing Processed Coffee Key Takeaways: Colombia, the world’s third-largest coffee producer, is increasingly importing processed coffee products such as roasted coffee, extracts, and concentrates. Imports of value-added coffee products have grown
NewsSource: Barchart – Adapted by Qahwa World | Author: Qahwa World | Date: June 22, 2026 Drier Weather in Brazil Aids Coffee Harvest and Weighs on Prices Key Takeaways: Arabica prices fell 0.73% and robusta fell 1.76% to a one-week low, as drier weather in Brazil is expected to allow the harvest to resume. The
NewsSource: Barchart – Adapted by Qahwa World | Author: Qahwa World | Date: June 19, 2026 Dollar Strength Weighs on Coffee Prices, Capping Gains Despite Brazil Harvest Delays Key Takeaways: Arabica prices closed down 0.99% as the dollar index surged to a 13-month high, triggering long liquidation in coffee futures. ICE arabica inventories fell to
NewsSource: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) | Author: Qahwa World | Date: June 18, 2026 Infrastructure Challenges Threaten Brazilian Coffee Competitiveness Globally Key Takeaways: Brazil, the world’s largest coffee producer and exporter, faces severe infrastructure challenges threatening its competitive position. Transport infrastructure investment is only 0.13% of GDP, far below the minimum required 4%. Over
NewsSource: Barchart – Adapted by Qahwa World | Author: Qahwa World | Date: June 17, 2026 Coffee Prices Continue to Rise Supported by Brazil Harvest Delays and El Niño Risks Key Takeaways: Arabica prices rose 2.85% to a two-week high, robusta gained 1.36% to a five-week high. Rainfall expected in Brazil may delay the harvest
NewsSource: Barchart (adapted) | Author: Coffee World | Date: June 12, 2026 Coffee Prices Jump as Persistent Rain in Brazil Delays the Coffee Harvest Key Takeaways: July arabica rose 2.17% and July robusta rose 3.19% to one‑week highs. Moderate to heavy rain is forecast across Brazil’s coffee regions this week and may extend into next
NewsSource: Barchart (adapted) | Author: Qahwa World | Date: June 11, 2026 Japan Meteorological Agency Confirms El Niño, Lifting Coffee Prices Key Takeaways: July arabica closed up 1.64% and July robusta up 1.85% after Japan confirmed El Niño formation. El Niño could bring months of floods, droughts, and temperature swings, threatening coffee production in Asia
NewsSource: Barchart (adapted) | Author: Qahwa World | Date: June 8, 2026 Brazil Coffee Harvest Pressures Weigh on Prices Key Takeaways: July arabica futures fell 0.37% today; July robusta rose 0.60%. Arabica hit a 19-month low last week, robusta a 7-week low. USDA forecasts a record Brazil 2026/27 crop of 71.9 million bags, up 14%
NewsSource: Barchart (adapted) | Author: Qahwa World | Date: June 5, 2026 Recent trends show that arabica coffee has experienced a rebound in the spot market, drawing attention from both traders and coffee enthusiasts. In this article, we will examine the key developments and analysis surrounding the arabica coffee rebound spot market and what it
NewsAuthor: Qahwa World – Brasília Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service – Report BR2026-0025 Date: June 1, 2026 Brazil Coffee Output to Reach Record 71.9M Bags Executive Summary Brazil’s 2026/27 coffee production is forecast at 71.9 million 60‑kg bags, a 14% increase over the previous season. Arabica output is expected to surge 25% to 47.5 million
NewsAuthor: Qahwa World Source: Barchart (Rich Asplund) Date: May 29, 2026 Coffee Prices Fall on Forecasts for Dry Weather in Brazil Executive Summary: July arabica coffee futures closed down 2.70% on dry weather forecasts for Brazil, allowing the harvest to resume after rain delays. July robusta coffee fell 2.14% amid improved global supply outlook and
NewsAuthor: Qahwa World Source: Barchart Date: May 27, 2026 Coffee Prices Rise on Weather Concerns Executive Summary: July arabica coffee futures closed up 0.61 percent on Tuesday, while robusta gained 1.82 percent. Dry and uneven rains in Vietnam’s Central Highlands raised concerns about robusta cherry development. El Niño could delay Brazil’s September-October rains, threatening the
NewsAuthor: Qahwa World – Brasília Source: National Supply Company of Brazil (Conab), Cecafé, MDIC Date: May 26, 2026This update covers expectations for a Brazil coffee production 2026 record, based on the latest reports and forecasts. Brazil Coffee Output to Hit Record 66.7 Million Bags in 2026 Executive Summary Brazil’s coffee production for the 2026 harvest
NewsAuthor: Qahwa World – San Salvador Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service – Report ES2026-0004 Date: April 20, 2026 El Salvador Coffee Output Falls 7.5% to 542,000 Bags in 2026 Executive Summary El Salvador coffee production for 2026/2027 is forecast at 542,000 60 kg bags, a 7.5% decrease from the revised 2025/2026 estimate of 586,000 bags.
NewsAuthor: Qahwa World – Guatemala City Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service – Report GT2026-0003 Date: April 16, 2026 Guatemala Coffee Output Rises 3% to 3.13 Million Bags in 2026 Executive Summary Guatemala coffee production for 2026/2027 is forecast at 3.13 million 60 kg bags, a 3.3% increase from the previous year. Harvested area expands to
NewsAuthor: Qahwa World Source: Barchart (Rich Asplund) Date: May 23, 2026 Robusta Coffee Rallies on Vietnam Dry Weather Executive Summary: July robusta coffee closed up 1.68 percent on Friday, while July arabica fell 0.38 percent. Dry weather in Vietnam’s Central Highlands raised concerns about the robusta crop, with forecasters calling for more rain to aid
NewsAuthor: Qahwa World – Ho Chi Minh City Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service – Report VM2026-0016 Date: May 20, 2026 Vietnam Coffee Output Rises to 32.5 Million Bags in 2026 Executive Summary Vietnam coffee production for 2026/2027 is forecast at 32.5 million 60 kg bags, comprising 31.4 million bags of Robusta and 1.1 million bags
NewsAuthor: Qahwa World – Agricultural Desk Source: International Coffee Pest Monitor, USDA, and industry research (2025-2026) Date: May 22, 2026In this article, we discuss Black Coffee Twig Borer pest control solutions and strategies for the coming seasons. Executive Summary The Black Coffee Twig Borer (Xylosandrus compactus) is an invasive ambrosia beetle native to Southeast Asia,
NewsAuthor: Qahwa World – Nairobi Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service – Report UG2026-0001 Date: May 20, 2026 Ugandan Coffee Output Rises to 7.2 Million Bags in 2026 Executive Summary Ugandan coffee production for 2026/2027 is forecast at 7.2 million 60 kg bags, up from 7.1 million bags. Planted area expands to 595,000 hectares, driven by
NewsAuthor: Qahwa World – Lima Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service – Report PE2026-0008 Date: May 20, 2026 Peruvian Coffee Output Stable at 4.78 Million Bags in 2026 Executive Summary Peruvian coffee production for 2026/2027 is estimated at 4.78 million 60 kg bags, broadly unchanged from the previous year. Harvested area is estimated at 340,000 hectares,
NewsAuthor: Qahwa World – Managua Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service – Report NU2026-0003 Date: May 20, 2026 Nicaraguan Coffee Output Falls 8% in 2026 Executive Summary Nicaraguan coffee production for 2026/2027 is forecast at 2.4 million 60 kg bags, down 8% from the recent high of 2.6 million bags. High probability of El Niño in
NewsAuthor: Qahwa World – Addis Ababa Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service – Report ET2026-0005 Date: May 20, 2026 Executive Summary Ethiopian coffee production for marketing year 2026/2027 is forecast at 12.10 million 60 kg bags, up 4.7%. Harvested area is forecast at 800,000 hectares, a 1.3% increase from the previous year. Exports are forecast at
NewsAuthor: Qahwa World – San Jose Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service – Report CS2026-0004 Date: May 20, 2026 Executive Summary Costa Rica coffee production for marketing year 2026/2027 is forecast at 1.2 million 60 kg bags, up 3.5%. Several factors limit growth despite the biennial high year: strong local currency, high fertilizer prices, lower coffee
NewsAuthor: Qahwa World – Bogota Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service – Report CO2026-0008 Date: May 20, 2026 Colombia Coffee Output Rises 7.2% in 2026 Executive Summary Colombian coffee production for marketing year 2026/2027 is forecast to rise 7.2% to 13.4 million 60 kg bags. The increase is driven by favorable dry conditions and the transition
NewsAuthor: 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
NewsAuthor: Qahwa World Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Dar es Salaam Date: May 20, 2026 Executive Summary: FAS Dar es Salaam forecasts Tanzania coffee production to reach 1.6 million 60 kg bags in MY 2026/27, a 10.3 percent increase year on year. The growth is driven by rehabilitated fields from 2019 to 2024 reaching
NewsAuthor: Qahwa World – Dubai Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Nairobi Date: May 19, 2026 Executive Summary: FAS Nairobi forecasts Kenya coffee production to reach 950,000 60 kg bags in MY 2026/27, a 12 percent increase over the previous estimate. The growth is driven by new harvested area, improved crop care, and farmer reinvestment
NewsAuthor: Qahwa World – Jakarta Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service – Jakarta Office Report Number: ID2026-0021 Date: May 15, 2026 Executive Summary • Indonesian coffee production for MY 2026/27 is forecast at 11.38 million 60-kg bags, down 8% from the previous year. • Robusta output falls to 10 million bags, a drop of 1 million
NewsAuthor: 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
InterviewVietnam – Ali Azakary | Qahwa World On May 4, the European Commission published its “simplification” package for the Deforestation Regulation. Some saw it as genuine relief. Others called it cosmetic. Qahwa World continues its interview series with industry experts. After Dr. Steffen Schwarz from Germany, Kim Thompson from Dubai, Burke Campbell from Honduras, and
NewsQahwa World – Dubai | May 14, 2026 | 7 min read | Source: WCR Annual Report 2025 Executive Summary World Coffee Research released its 2025 annual report covering January 1 to December 31, 2025 Innova Global Coffee Breeding Network named a TIME Best Invention of 2025 Network expands to include robusta coffee with
NewsAuthor: Qahwa World – Dubai Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service – Mexico City Office Report Number: MX2026-0026 Date: May 14, 2026 Executive Summary Mexico coffee production forecast at 4.1 million green bean equivalent bags for MY 2026/2027 Production expected to increase 1 percent year-over-year driven by robusta expansion Mexican coffee consists of 85 percent arabica
NewsAuthor: 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
NewsDubai – 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
NewsDubai – 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
NewsDubai – 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
NewsDubai – 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
NewsIHCAFE 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
NewsDubai – 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
NewsDubai – 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.
Coffee CommunityDubai – 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.
Coffee CommunityDubai 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
NewsDubai – 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
Coffee ReflectionsDubai – 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
NewsDubai – 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
NewsDubai – 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
NewsDubai – 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
NewsDubai – 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
