Coffee prices today, April 16, 2026: Robusta reaches its highest level since the beginning of the month.

The global coffee market recorded its third consecutive day of gains. Robusta prices hit a new high due to inventories reaching a 15-month low, despite forecasts of a record crop in Brazil.

Trends in coffee prices on the world market.

In trading on April 15th, global online coffee prices maintained a steady upward trend. On the London exchange, Robusta coffee recorded the strongest increase, setting a new high since the beginning of April 2026. Specifically, the May 2026 futures contract increased by 2.02% (equivalent to $70/ton), reaching $3,528/ton. The July 2026 contract also increased by 1.28% (equivalent to $43/ton), reaching $3,391/ton.

Arabica coffee prices on the London exchange during the trading session on April 15th. (Source: giacaphe.com)

On the New York exchange, Arabica coffee prices showed less volatility. The May 2026 contract rose 0.53% (equivalent to 1.6 US cents/pound), closing at 304.25 US cents/pound. The July 2026 contract recorded a 0.22% increase (equivalent to 0.65 US cents/pound), reaching 298.25 US cents/pound.

Coffee price list on the exchanges.

Exchange	Term	Closing price	Change
London (Robusta)	May 2026	3,528 USD/ton	+2.02%
London (Robusta)	July 2026	3,391 USD/ton	+1.28%
New York (Arabica)	May 2026	304.25 US cents/lb	+0.53%
New York (Arabica)	July 2026	298.25 US cents/lb	+0.22%

The reasons driving the price increase.

The upward trend in Robusta coffee prices is primarily driven by tight global supply. Robusta inventories monitored by ICE have fallen to their lowest level in 1.25 years, totaling only 3,891 lots as of April 15th. In addition, the volatility of the US dollar and the short-term trend of declining exports from Brazil are also contributing to supporting market prices.

Conversely, the upward momentum of Arabica is being restrained by positive supply prospects from Brazil. According to consulting firm Safras & Mercado, Brazil's coffee production for the 2026-2027 crop year is expected to reach a record 75.65 million bags (60 kg each), a 17% increase compared to the previous year. Favorable weather with abundant rainfall is a key factor in boosting crop yields.

Notably, despite forecasts of higher yields, Brazilian farmers are still holding back sales, waiting for more favorable prices. Currently, only about 14% of the new crop's coffee has been sold, significantly lower than the 5-year average of 23%.

Changes in consumer habits in the US

In the world's largest consumer market, the United States, there is a strong shift in consumer trends from coffee shops to home consumption. Data from the National Coffee Association (NCA) shows that 85% of coffee drinkers choose to drink at home, the highest level since 2012.

According to expert Gerd Müller-Pfeiffer's analysis, the combination of remote work and economic pressure are the two main reasons driving this change. In addition, the quality of home brewing equipment is constantly improving, allowing users to enjoy flavors comparable to those of professional establishments at a more affordable cost.

Despite changing consumption patterns, coffee consumption in the US remains stable at 66% of the population. On average, American consumers consume about 2.8 cups of coffee per day, equivalent to over 500 million cups nationwide.

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