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NewsDubai – Qahwa World Global coffee markets moved higher last week as escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupted key shipping routes and increased freight costs, while supply developments in major producing countries also influenced market sentiment. Arabica coffee futures began the week at 279.90 US cents per pound and briefly approached the 290-cent level</p>
NewsDubai – 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</p>
ReflectionsBy Dr. Steffen Schwarz How a shade-grown origin once hidden behind state control and instant exports is being rediscovered through climate pressure, stronger roasting capacity, and a fast-maturing café culture. India has long been one of the world’s major coffee producers — yet for decades, it remained largely invisible in the global specialty conversation. The</p>
NewsDUBAI – 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</p>
NewsDUBAI – QAHWA WORLD Coffee futures fell sharply on Tuesday, pressured by improving global supply expectations and stronger production forecasts from key producing countries. March arabica coffee contracts dropped 5.15%, settling at a 7.25-month low. March robusta futures declined 4.44%, marking a six-month low. The downturn extends a three-week slide driven largely by expectations of</p>
NewsDUBAI – QAHWA WORLD Coffee prices rose for a second consecutive day at the end of the week, following recent declines that prompted roasting companies to return to the market and rebuild their low inventories. March arabica contracts recorded a slight increase, while robusta contracts rose to a one-week high, signaling strong renewed demand. Sharp</p>
NewsGlobal 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</p>
NewsDUBAI – 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</p>
NewsDUBAI – 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</p>
NewsDUBAI – 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</p>
NewsDubai – Qahwa World As climate change and escalating environmental pressures create unprecedented challenges for global coffee production, the industry is facing a critical turning point that threatens the sustainability of the entire supply chain. In response, World Coffee Research (WCR) is spearheading a massive international effort to develop high-performing, climate-resilient varieties designed to thrive</p>
NewsDubai – 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</p>
