Arabica Coffee Futures Hit 8-Month Peak
2025-10-22 10:59
By
Luisa Carvalho
1 min. read
Arabica coffee futures pushed higher, topping $4.20 per pound for the first time since mid-February, fueled by concerns about global supply and the risk of new trade tariffs.
Arabica coffee stocks monitored by ICE, fell to the lowest level in 19 months, totaling 467,110 bags as of October 17.
Adding to woes, President Donald Trump may impose new tariffs on Colombia, a leading producer of high-quality Arabica coffee, amid a diplomatic dispute with Colombian President Petro.
The US gets about a fifth of its beans from Colombia and about a third from top grower Brazil.
Rising US-Colombia tensions come as dealers await updates on US-Brazil trade talks regarding a potential adjustment to the 50% tariffs on Brazilian coffee.
This uncertainty is prompting American buyers to delay new contracts, exacerbating the supply squeeze in the US.