Robusta coffee prices soared nearly 50% in August, while arabica rose more than 34%. Consumers, who have already been paying more for their morning cup, now face further pressure as new tariffs drive prices higher—pushing the coffee futures market to its strongest monthly gain in over a decade.

Coffee prices rebounded today, with Rabobank noting that although the rally may have slowed, the possibility of further short-term gains cannot be ruled out. Speculative activity continues to play a major role amid low inventory levels and limited market liquidity.

Coffee prices turned lower on Thursday across major exchanges after J.M. Smucker Co.—owner of Folgers and Café Bustelo—announced further coffee price hikes to offset rising costs from higher tariffs. The news sparked concerns that sustained price increases could weigh on consumer demand.

Coffee prices posted strong gains across major exchanges on Wednesday, with robusta surging by $171/ton to break the $5,000 mark. The market was buoyed by declining inventories and accelerated buying from U.S. roasters after Washington imposed a 50% import tariff on Brazilian coffee.

On a day when the London exchange was closed for a public holiday, arabica coffee prices in New York edged lower. The market, however, remains supported by shrinking certified ICE inventories and expectations of a smaller arabica crop in Brazil than initially forecast.

Coffee prices continued to surge on both major exchanges, driven by speculative buying amid tight inventories and global trade disruptions caused by the U.S. imposing a 50% tariff on Brazilian coffee imports. Global Coffee Price Update Coffee has now extended its two-week rally, with arabica hitting a 2.25-month high and robusta reaching its highest level […]

Coffee prices moved in opposite directions at the start of the week. Arabica extended its rally by 0.57% to reach a two-month high, while robusta turned lower, falling by 1.09%. Meanwhile, Brazil’s Agriculture Minister, Carlos Fávaro, suggested that Brazilian coffee exports could be exempt from the 50% U.S. tariff.

Coffee prices jumped sharply today, with robusta climbing by US $206/ton to US $3,933/ton, marking its highest level in two months. The rally was fueled by short-covering activity and news that Brazil’s robusta coffee exports plunged by 49% in July.

Coffee prices eased slightly today as investors took profits from long positions. Meanwhile, U.S. buyers have requested to postpone imports of Brazilian coffee due to tariff impacts.

In the latest coffee price today snapshot, coffee futures diverged sharply—Arabica surged on heightened geopolitical tensions, while Robusta pulled back modestly. The risk of a looming U.S. 50% tariff on Brazilian coffee took center stage, boosting Arabica sentiment amid speculation that exemptions are less likely.