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Bangkok – Qahwa World Chief Executive of the Specialty Coffee Association, Yannis Apostolopoulos, told the Bangkok Post that the global coffee market is undergoing a structural transformation, as coffee-producing countries are no longer limited to exporting but are also emerging as major consumption markets, reshaping global demand dynamics. He noted that this shift is clearly

China’s coffee consumption has surged 150% in the past decade, making it a key player in global markets. Discover how this rapid growth is reshaping global coffee trade and production.

Source: National Research Council of Science & Technology – Chemical Engineering Journal | Author: Qahwa World | Date: June 21, 2026 Just 90 Seconds Turns Wet Coffee Grounds into High-Grade Solid Fuel Key Takeaways: Korean researchers develop Flame Plasma Pyrolysis (FPP) technology to convert wet coffee grounds into biochar in just 90 seconds. The technology

Source: National Coffee Association (NCA) | Author: Qahwa World | Date: June 6, 2026 US Coffee Consumption 2026 by the Numbers: The Rise of Specialty Coffee and What It Means for Global Markets Key Numbers: 66% of American adults drank coffee yesterday – more than any other beverage including water. 47% drank specialty coffee daily,

Author: 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

Source: American College of Physicians / Annals of Internal Medicine | Date: June 3, 2026 Chinese Study: Sweetened Coffee Linked to Lower Risk of Early Death Key Findings: Study from Southern Medical University in Guangzhou tracked over 171,000 people for 7 years. Unsweetened coffee reduced death risk by 16 to 21 percent. Coffee sweetened with

Author: Qahwa World – Logistics Desk Source: Industry logistics report, Q2 2026 (carrier data, analyst estimates) Date: May 27, 2026 Global Coffee Logistics Under Pressure: Strait of Hormuz & Red Sea Disruptions Executive Summary A near‑total blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Iranian forces has reduced container traffic by more than 95%, stranding roughly

Author: 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.

Author: 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

Author: 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

Author: 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,

Author: 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

Author: 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

Author: 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

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

Author: Ali Alzakary Source: Qahwa World Date: May 20, 2026This article features a José Manuel Hernández García interview. Executive Summary: José Manuel Hernández García, a mechatronics engineer from Coatepec, Mexico, is building digital traceability systems and opening new trade routes for Mexican coffee to the Middle East and Eurasia. Severe drought in 2024/2025 affected Mexican

Author: 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

Author: 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

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 – 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

Author: Coffee World Source: CNN/ctvnews Date: May 17, 2026 Executive Summary: Hong Kong, a city of 7.5 million people, has begun growing coffee on Lantau Island despite urban conditions. Ringo Lam, a former tech entrepreneur, started the project after bringing 100 coffee seeds from Panama six years ago. About 80 of the 100 seeds sprouted,

Author: Qahwa World Source: Industry reports and TASS news agency Date: May 17, 2026 Executive Summary: Economist Svetlana Ilyashenko announces that Russia has completely transformed from a tea country to a coffee country. The turning point was 2016, when coffee imports exceeded tea imports for the first time in history by 4 percent. Russian per

Author: 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

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

Author: Qahwa World – Dubai | Source: International Coffee Organization | Date: May 11, 2026The following article provides an overview of the International Coffee Organization annual report 2024 2025 and its key findings. Moreover, this analysis highlights the importance of the International Coffee Organization annual report 2024 2025 for industry professionals and stakeholders. The International

Ali Alzakary – Dubai | Source: BusinessTech Executive Summary Coffee species: Coffea racemosa – one of the rarest in the world Location: KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, South Africa (Ballito and Hluhluwe) Key grower: Charles Dennison, founder of Cultivar Coffee and Racemosa Coffee Current cultivation: ~15,000 trees propagated over 10 years Annual output (2025): ~350 kg (equal

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 Luckin Coffee has reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, highlighted by a major share repurchase program and continued rapid expansion across its global store network. These results have drawn fresh attention to the recent Luckin Coffee share buyback. The company posted net revenues of approximately RMB 12.0 billion (US$1.7–1.76 billion) for the

Dubai – Ali Alzakary For three decades, Professor Chahan Yeretzian has been one of the most respected voices in coffee science. As Emeritus Professor of Analytical Chemistry and head of the ZHAW Coffee Excellence Centre at the Zurich University of Applied Science (ZHAW) in Switzerland, he has witnessed every major shift in how we understand,

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

SEOUL – Qahwa World As the global search intensifies for effective solutions to both the climate crisis and the growing burden of organic waste, a recent scientific breakthrough offers an unexpected answer from within a coffee cup. A study published in Biochar (2026) reveals that researchers from Jeonbuk National University have developed a high-performance thermal

Moscow – Qahwa World Rising prices are reshaping how Russians consume coffee, pushing more people away from takeaway purchases and toward brewing at home. A trend that began to emerge in 2025 has strengthened in 2026 and is now influencing the broader coffee market. According to Ramaz Chanturia, head of the Roschaikofe association, consumers are

Dubai – Qahwa World Tariff policies introduced during 2025 have contributed to significant shifts in the global coffee trade, pushing industry players to rethink supply chains and accelerate structural changes across the sector. In 2025, broad tariff measures were imposed on imports of green coffee beans and roasting equipment. The initial rate started at around

Dubai – Qahwa World The Cimbali Group has shared new insights on its LinkedIn account highlighting the ongoing transformation of India’s coffee market, driven by the rise of specialty coffee and the rapid expansion of café chains. Traditionally a tea-dominated country, India is witnessing a steady increase in coffee consumption, particularly among younger, urban consumers.

Dubai – Qahwa World Sucafina published an important report today titled “Inside Asia Pacific’s Evolving Coffee Consumption Landscape.” Due to its relevance for understanding shifting global coffee demand, Coffee World is republishing the findings to help raise awareness of the key trends shaping the region’s coffee markets. Coffee consumption across the Asia-Pacific region is undergoing

Dubai – Qahwa World Two years after Australian researchers first turned yesterday’s espresso shots into tomorrow’s building material, the “coffee concrete” revolution is no longer a lab curiosity. It is now being used on the streets of Victoria and reshaping how the world thinks about waste. As a coffee expert who has spent two decades

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

Strong International Participation and Growing Focus on Coffee Innovation and Technology Amsterdam – Tareq Alshameri The Amsterdam Coffee Festival 2026 has officially opened in the Dutch capital, drawing a notable presence of visitors and coffee industry professionals, alongside broad participation from international companies and organizations operating in the sector. The event continues to reinforce its

Dubai – Qahwa World Nestlé and Starbucks are set to introduce a new ready-to-mix product aimed at the growing demand for cold coffee. The companies will roll out Starbucks Coffee Craft Concentrate in 2026 under their Global Coffee Alliance. Made with Arabica coffee, the concentrate will be available in two flavors: Rich Black and Signature

Mocow-QahwaWorld Russia’s green coffee market posted significant growth in 2026, supported by rising global prices and sustained domestic demand, according to a recent analysis by ROIF Expert. The expansion reflects not only higher market value but also increased import volumes and consumption levels, reinforcing Russia’s position as a key destination for global coffee exporters. Market

Dubai – Qahwa World The global coffee market is advancing rapidly, driven by strong consumer demand that shows no signs of slowing. Around half a trillion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide each year—more than 2 billion cups every day—making coffee one of the world’s most popular daily beverages and a core pillar of the

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

Moscow — Qahwa World A detailed market study published by VC.ru presents the top 20 coffee capsules in Russia for 2026, covering multiple systems, price segments, and consumer preferences. The report reflects not only Russian consumer behavior but also wider trends across post-Soviet markets and global capsule coffee consumption patterns. Based on sales volume and

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 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 A recent Italian study published on 19 March 2026 in a scientific journal has found an association between traditional Italian-style coffee consumption and a reduced risk of metabolically dysfunctional-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). The research was conducted by scientists at the National Institute of Gastroenterology in Bari, Italy, and focused specifically

By: Dr. Steffen Schwarz, Coffee Consulate The future of circular coffee will not be determined by innovation alone, but by whether standards, policies and institutions recognise what coffee is becoming before the market moves on. For many years, the coffee industry focused on taste, trade and technology, while policy was mostly background noise through customs,

Dubai – Qahwa World A cup of coffee for less than one euro is no longer a rare promotion. It is becoming a daily reality in some of Europe’s busiest cities, and it is starting to change how people think about their coffee. Step off a crowded morning train in Berlin or London and the

Dubai – Qahwa World A comprehensive new study suggests that regular consumption of caffeinated coffee and tea may help protect against dementia and support cognitive health over the long term. The research, published in JAMA on February 9, 2026, analyzed data from over 131,000 participants followed for up to 43 years. The study included women