Understanding Robusta 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 Robusta 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 Robusta coffee price today
This page follows Robusta coffee in Robusta coffee. The price type is Monthly average, with values expressed in USD/kg. 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.
This is a monthly series. Its latest value belongs to the displayed publication month; a monthly average, settlement or contract reference is not an intraday price today.
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Frequently asked questions about Robusta coffee
What is Robusta coffee price today?
The latest available value is 3.69 USD/kg, for September 2026. It represents Monthly average. Check the displayed period and market before treating it as a quotation for a purchase today. This is a monthly series. Its latest value belongs to the displayed publication month; a monthly average, settlement or contract reference is not an intraday price today.
What affects Robusta 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 Robusta 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 Robusta 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 Robusta 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.