Japanese Buyers Favor Indonesian Robusta Coffee Amid Adjusted Maximum Residue Limit During W42

Following a relaxation of Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) testing levels by Japanese quarantine authorities for Indonesian coffee commodities, Japanese buyers have initiated orders for Robusta coffee beans from Indonesian producers during W42. These buyers exhibit a preference for Robusta coffee from Java over Sumatran Robusta due to the lower risk of rejection at Japanese ports, despite the current limited availability and higher prices. However, both Robusta varieties from Java and Sumatra are facing supply shortages, resulting in elevated prices.