Arabica Coffee Futures at Over 1-Month High

2026-08-25 09:44 By Luisa Carvalho 1 min. read

Arabica coffee futures traded around $3.4 per pound, close to their highest since July 9, supported by tight inventories and persistent supply concerns.

ICE-certified Arabica stocks continued to decline and are now near a 26-year low, leaving the market vulnerable to potential supply shocks.

Brazil is heading for a record harvest of around 75 million bags, although harvesting has progressed more slowly than a year ago.

Drier conditions are now allowing producers to accelerate fieldwork.

However, the quality of part of the new Arabica crop remains a concern, with reports pointing to weaker cup quality and smaller bean sizes, which could limit the pace at which inventories are replenished.

Meanwhile, El Niño remains an upside risk, as the weather pattern could delay rainfall during the September-October flowering period, threatening Brazil's next crop.

The US Climate Prediction Center predicts the current El Niño to be among the strongest in more than 75 years.



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