Arabica Coffee Futures Inch Higher
2026-10-13 09:28
By
Luisa Carvalho
1 min. read
Arabica coffee futures rose to around $2.92 per pound, extending a mild recovery after hitting a two-week low of $2.87 on October 9, partly on signs of tighter supplies from Colombia, the world's second-largest arabica producer.
Colombia's Coffee Federation recently reported that coffee production fell 15% yoy to 12.65 million bags in the 2025/26 season, while exports declined 12% to 11.78 million bags.
Meanwhile, concerns that El Niño could hurt Brazil's next coffee crop are providing additional support to prices.
Coffee trader Commercial said the weather pattern could delay rainfall in Brazil during September and October, when coffee trees typically flower, potentially threatening the 2026/27 crop.
Despite ample supplies from Brazil's recently harvested 2026 crop and solid export availability, traders are increasingly focused on the next season.
Rainfall across key growing regions will be crucial for flowering and fruit set, ultimately shaping the 2027 crop's production potential.