Those of us that rely on a coffee-fix to get the day started may see this get more expensive. Coffee prices on international commodity markets soared to their highest level on record last week.
The price for Arabica beans, the most used beans in global production, increased to $3.44 a pound, increasing by more than 80% this year. Robusta beans similarly reached a fresh high in September.
Coffee traders are expecting crops to shrink due to bad weather in Brazil and Vietnam, two of the world’s largest producers. Brazil experienced its worst drought in 70 years during August and September and this was followed by heavy rains in October. Vietnam, where Robusta beans are grown, has also experienced drought and heavy rainfall during 2025.
Meanwhile, the popularity of coffee continues to grow. For example, China, which is not traditionally a coffee drinking nation, has doubled its consumption in the last decade.
In recent years, major coffee roasters have been absorbing price increases to keep customers happy and maintain their market share, however some experts believe this could soon change and consumers will see price increases as a result.
