Coffee prices are expected to rise in Ukraine

Published Jul 28, 2024

Tridge summary

Global coffee prices are set to rise due to supply disruptions caused by unfavorable weather conditions, including drought in Vietnam and dry weather in Brazil, both of which are major coffee producers. This has led to market shortages and an increase in the cost of robusta beans to their highest level since the 1970s, and arabica beans becoming the most expensive in the past two years. The situation is further complicated by growing demand in markets like China, efforts to pay farmers fairly which increases production costs, and regulations such as the EU's Deforestation Directive, which limits supply and drives up prices.

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Due to supply disruptions that have affected the entire world, coffee lovers will have to prepare for significant costs, as well as increased risks associated with counterfeiting. This is reported by Bloomberg. The increase in prices will affect both elite Arabica beans and more budget-friendly Robusta varieties. Prices for robusta beans have reached their highest level since the 1970s, and higher-quality arabica beans have become the most expensive in the past two years. The main reason for the increase in cost is unfavorable weather. Drought in Vietnam, a major robusta producer, has led to a fourth consecutive year of market shortages. In Brazil, where Arabica is grown, dry weather has reduced yields as the trees produce smaller beans. Because of the difference in the cost of these two varieties, companies are forced to look for lower quality Arabica beans to reduce costs. This, in turn, leads to higher prices in coffee shops. An additional factor driving up prices is growing ...

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