Climate emergency and costs drive up coffee prices and challenge producers

The climate crisis and rising costs are marking coffee production in the Americas. While Colombia is increasing its production, countries such as Peru, Costa Rica and Honduras are facing challenges from extreme climates, high costs and volatile markets. Although international prices have risen, small producers are struggling to make a fair profit. In 2024, coffee prices have reached historic highs, driven by extreme weather factors affecting the main producing countries. This panorama has reconfigured the global coffee economy, benefiting some actors while challenging others. With a 70% increase in Arabica coffee prices, the situation is putting both producers and consumers in check. The climate emergency has intensified the challenges for the main coffee producing countries. While some have managed to take advantage of the price boom, others face structural and climatic difficulties that threaten market stability. Against this backdrop, sustainability and innovation become key to ...