Why Are Arabica Coffee Prices Skyrocketing, and Will It Impact You?

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Have you noticed how high Arabica coffee prices have climbed recently? Right now, Arabica is hitting highs we haven’t seen in decades—briefly topping $4 per pound! You may be unaware of what that means but to get an idea take a look at the chart of the C-market price over the last 10 years.

Here’s why this is happening:

Climate Chaos: Severe droughts and unpredictable weather, especially in Brazil (the world’s biggest producer), have significantly reduced harvests over the past few years.
Supply Struggles: Ongoing logistical issues, labour shortages, higher wages, and geopolitical tensions have tightened global coffee supplies.
High Demand: Global coffee consumption continues rising, especially in growing markets like China, keeping pressure on supply.

Will prices come down soon?

Not immediately.

Experts expect prices to remain high throughout 2025, and into 2026 driven by tight supply.

What’s your take on how this is affecting your coffee habits if at all?

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