Coffee Prices Surge on Global Markets – Dec 29 Review

Coffee Prices Climb on New York Exchange Amid Weather Concerns

Arabica coffee futures on the New York exchange surged significantly, with the May 2026 contract rising 5.10 cents per pound to 350.25 cents per pound. The March 2026 contract gained 1.05 cents to 425.50 cents per pound, while September 2026 advanced 8 cents to 389.00 cents per pound. This momentum reflects concerns over dry weather in key producing regions, bolstering prices across contracts (YouTube – Coffee prices today, December 29, 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP0iGJ8uGtE).

Domestic Vietnamese Coffee Nears 100,000 VND/kg Mark

Vietnam’s domestic coffee prices pushed higher, approaching 99,500 VND/kg in Dak Nong and Dak Lak regions, fueled by strong New York Arabica gains and robust buying ahead of the new year. Prices fluctuated between 97,000 and 98,200 VND/kg, capping a week of notable increases (Báo Nghệ An, December 29, 2025, https://baonghean.vn/en/gia-ca-phe-hom-nay-29-12-2025-trong-nuoc-tien-sat-100-000-dong-10317427.html; YouTube – Coffee prices today, December 29, 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP0iGJ8uGtE).

Boston Roasters Face Lingering Tariff Impacts on Costs

Tariff effects persist for U.S. coffee businesses despite their removal, with Boston-area roasters like 1369 Coffee House reporting incoming bean prices up over 30%, or $3 more per pound, due to pre-tariff contracts. Owners anticipate passing on 30-cent hikes per cup, pushing medium brews above $4 amid drought-driven baseline increases (WBUR, December 22, 2025, https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/12/22/boston-coffee-prices-tariffs).

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