Understanding Arabica coffee prices
Raw materials and production
Coffee is produced from the seeds of coffee plants, followed by harvesting, processing and drying. Arabica and Robusta are distinct species with different growing conditions and commercial characteristics. Origin, processing method and defects affect the value of green coffee.
Applications and consumption
Roasters and beverage manufacturers buy coffee for household consumption, cafes and food service. Demand depends on taste preferences and blends as well as total beverage consumption. A green-coffee benchmark does not include all the costs of a packaged roasted product.
What affects Arabica coffee prices?
Weather, crop health, harvest volumes, export availability and roaster buying affect coffee prices. Stocks and currency movements in producing regions also matter. Species, grade, origin and quotation units must be aligned before comparing one coffee price with another.
How to read Arabica coffee price today
This page follows Arabica coffee in ICE. The price type is Futures contract, with values expressed in US cent/pound. Compare quotations only after matching the product specification, unit, market and publication period. Changes in the chart describe the recorded series; they do not measure every transaction in the wider market. A local purchase may include freight, processing, taxes or dealer margins. Differences in quality or delivery conditions can therefore produce a different final cost even when the reference price is unchanged.
The latest dated observation is the reference available on this page. Trading holidays or publication delays can leave the displayed date earlier than today; this is not a live tick feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Arabica coffee
What is Arabica coffee price today?
The latest available value is 305.55 US cent/pound, for 10/16/2026. It represents Futures contract. Check the displayed period and market before treating it as a quotation for a purchase today. The latest dated observation is the reference available on this page. Trading holidays or publication delays can leave the displayed date earlier than today; this is not a live tick feed.
What affects Arabica coffee prices?
Weather, crop health, harvest volumes, export availability and roaster buying affect coffee prices. Stocks and currency movements in producing regions also matter. Species, grade, origin and quotation units must be aligned before comparing one coffee price with another.
What is Arabica coffee used for in everyday life and industry?
Roasters and beverage manufacturers buy coffee for household consumption, cafes and food service. Demand depends on taste preferences and blends as well as total beverage consumption. A green-coffee benchmark does not include all the costs of a packaged roasted product.
Why can local Arabica coffee prices differ from this chart?
Local offers may include delivery, processing, taxes and commercial margins. Differences in quality, product form, market and contract timing can also change the price. Compare the same specification and unit before drawing conclusions.
Where can I compare historical Arabica coffee prices?
Use the price chart and dated history table on this page, or download the CSV. Choose a period and keep the market, product and units consistent. Missing publication dates are not filled with invented observations.