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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.

Source: Business and Human Rights Centre and industry reports Author: Qahwa World Date: May 16, 2026 A new report highlighted forced labour risks in Brazil’s coffee sector. Investigators found indicators of abuse in every worker interview. Workers described poor housing and abusive recruitment practices. Many exploitation cases reportedly remain undetected. Industry groups and government bodies

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 Brazil continues to lead the global coffee industry, not only as the largest producer but also as one of the biggest consumers. This balance between production and domestic demand has created a resilient coffee sector that can adapt to global market shifts. Key Insights Brazil is a top global coffee producer

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 Global coffee prices declined at the start of the week as expectations of strong supply weighed on market sentiment, particularly with Brazil’s harvest approaching. Arabica coffee had already fallen to its lowest level in several weeks, pressured by forecasts pointing to a potentially record-breaking Brazilian crop for the 2026/27 season. Analysts

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 This analysis is based on reporting first published by Dialogue Earth and written by Kevin Damasio. It has been adapted and republished by Qahwa World. In the hills of Minas Gerais, where much of the world’s Arabica coffee is grown, a quiet transformation is underway. What was once a cycle of

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee prices moved higher midweek, with both arabica and robusta futures posting gains. Robusta led the advance, reaching its strongest level in roughly one and a half weeks, supported by tightening near-term supplies. A key factor behind the upward movement is reduced export activity from Brazil. Recent figures indicate that shipments

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 prices remain under pressure as the market continues to digest expectations of a large upcoming crop in Brazil. May arabica coffee declined by 0.65%, while May robusta slipped 0.69%, extending recent losses. Arabica futures recently touched a three-week low, while robusta fell to its weakest nearby level in eight months.

Dubai – Qahwa World Arabica coffee prices rose on Monday, supported by a stronger Brazilian real, while expectations of a growing global surplus continued to limit gains. Futures posted modest increases, while robusta trading remained inactive due to a market holiday in the United Kingdom. The main support came from the Brazilian currency, which climbed

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%,

Campinas – Qahwa World A recent report published by Reuters highlights growing efforts by Brazilian researchers to safeguard the future of arabica coffee as climate pressures intensify worldwide. At the Campinas Agronomy Institute in southeastern Brazil, agronomist Oliveiro Guerreiro Filho is working among a diverse collection of coffee plants that differs sharply from the uniform

Dubai – Qahwa World In recent years, Brazil has reaffirmed its position as the world’s largest coffee producer and a growing hub of innovation within the specialty coffee sector. In this evolving landscape, a new generation of Brazilian‑born brands is emerging, shifting coffee’s image from a bulk commodity to a crafted experience. Among them, Gostoso Coffee is

Dubai – Qahwa World A fourth-generation Brazilian coffee farmer is aiming to redefine the upper limits of specialty coffee pricing, with plans to sell one of the world’s rarest varieties—eugenioides—for nearly $20,000 per bag, roughly 50 times the price of conventional arabica beans. Luiz Paulo Dias Pereira Filho is expanding production of Coffea eugenioides, a

Dubai – Qahwa World A report published by The Guardian highlights how Brazil’s long-overlooked robusta coffee is gaining new importance as climate change disrupts traditional coffee cultivation worldwide. In the Brazilian Amazon, the story of robusta is closely tied to the resilience of Indigenous communities. When the Paiter Suruí people regained control of their land

Why the future of coffee may depend not only on what ends up in the cup, but on how the industry learns to use everything beyond it. By Dr. Steffen Schwarz  The modern coffee industry has become exceptionally skilled at valuing one thing with remarkable precision: the bean. Across the global supply chain, coffee seeds

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

Moscow – Qahwa World Russia significantly reduced its imports of Brazilian coffee in February 2026, reaching the lowest level recorded since September 2025, according to Brazilian customs data cited by RIA Novosti. Shipments to Russia totaled about 2.8 thousand tons, valued at $20.3 million. This represents a 1.8-fold decline compared with January 2026 and a

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 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 Brazil’s production of canephora coffee—covering conilon and robusta varieties—is spreading into states that have historically focused little on these crops. The expansion is being fueled largely by firm prices and growing demand, according to industry representatives and official data. While Brazil remains the world’s leading producer of arabica coffee, canephora output

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 prices fell sharply on Wednesday after the Brazilian real lost some of its recent gains, prompting traders to liquidate long positions in coffee futures. March Arabica (KCH26) closed down 16.25 points (-4.42%). March Robusta (RMH26) fell 130 points (-3.04%). Earlier in the session, Arabica had climbed to a two-and-a-half-week high,

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee futures moved sharply higher on Tuesday, supported by a strong Brazilian real that reduced export incentives from the world’s largest coffee-producing country. March arabica coffee futures climbed more than 3 percent, reaching their highest level in two weeks, while March robusta contracts also posted solid gains. Market participants pointed to

São Paulo – Qahwa World In a detailed economic report reflecting major shifts in global commodity markets, the Brazilian Coffee Exporters Council (Cecafé) announced the conclusion of 2025 with an unprecedented financial performance. Despite ongoing supply chain disruptions and geopolitical volatility, Brazil achieved a historic record in coffee export revenues, reinforcing its position as a

Dubai – Qahwa World Brazil’s coffee export revenue reached a historic high of $15.6 billion in 2025, despite a significant decline in shipment volumes, according to the latest report from Cecafé, the Brazilian Coffee Exporters Council. Released on January 19, the report shows that total coffee exports fell by more than 10 million 60-kilogram bags,

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 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 futures finished higher on Friday after reversing early weakness, supported by currency movements and renewed supply concerns. March arabica coffee contracts rose sharply, while March robusta prices posted a modest gain. A key driver of the rebound was strength in Brazil’s currency. The Brazilian real climbed to its strongest level

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

Moscow – Qahwa World Brazilian coffee exports to Russia have surged sharply in 2025, making coffee the country’s leading export commodity to the Russian market for the first time, surpassing soybeans. This was confirmed by Brazil’s Ambassador to Russia, Sergio Rodrigues dos Santos, who stated that coffee shipments are expected to grow by around 70%

Moscow – Qahwa World Russia significantly increased its imports of coffee from Brazil between January and November, with the total value reaching nearly $390 million — the highest level recorded to date, according to official Brazilian statistics. Since the beginning of the year, Brazilian coffee shipments to Russia amounted to approximately $392.6 million, compared with

Dubai – Qahwa World Arabica coffee futures finished the session higher, supported by a notable slowdown in Brazilian export activity and limited rainfall in major producing regions. Meanwhile, robusta prices edged lower as strong supply expectations continued to weigh on the market. Market support for arabica strengthened after Brazil’s coffee export sector reported a sharp

Brazil – Dubai Robusta coffee producers in Brazil are investing heavily in quality improvements, seeking to elevate the reputation of a bean long considered inferior to arabica. Specialty cafés in São Paulo now serve robusta-only espresso shots with rich crema and chocolate-like flavors, challenging old perceptions about the variety. Baristas and coffee enthusiasts highlight robusta’s

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 The major Brazilian coffee cooperative Expocacer is taking a significant digital step by preparing to host its inaugural online auction on the new Coffee Chain trading platform. This event will offer roasters and importers worldwide access to highly traceable specialty coffee lots. Auction Details and Focus Scheduled for December 11-12, the

Dubai – Qahwa World Brazil, the largest producer of coffee globally, is gradually changing its approach to cultivation as climate change challenges traditional arabica crops. Rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, and increased disease pressure are encouraging more farmers to invest in robusta, a coffee variety that tolerates heat better and offers a stronger, more bitter flavor

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 Arabica coffee futures experienced a strong rally today, Monday, fueled by renewed concerns over Brazil’s current crop conditions. This upward movement reflects the market’s conflicting forces, which are still reacting to the executive order on tariff removal issued late last week. March Arabica coffee futures (KCH26) surged by $7.40 (+2.00%) today,

Dubai – Qahwa World Brazilian coffee exporters celebrated Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the removal of additional import tariffs on coffee, which had been set at 40% in July. Cecafé, Brazil’s coffee exporters council, called the tariff hike “a complete loss of competitiveness.” “The tariff reversal comes after months of intense work representing

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

Dubai – Qahwa World The administration in Washington has moved to ease trade pressure on Brazil by withdrawing an additional 40% duty that had been placed on a range of Brazilian food products, including coffee. The decision, issued through an Executive Order dated 20 November 2025, applies to goods entering the US on or after