Coffee News January 19: Dubai Event, Price Drops

World of Coffee Dubai 2026 Opens with Record Participation

The fifth edition of **World of Coffee Dubai** launched at Dubai World Trade Centre, featuring over 2,100 exhibiting companies from 78 countries. Organised by DXB LIVE in collaboration with the Specialty Coffee Association, the event includes a five-year SCA partnership and kicked off with the Dubai Coffee Equipment Auction showcasing specialised equipment. (BizToday.news, January 19, 2026, https://www.biztoday.news/2026/01/19/world-of-coffee-dubai-2026-kicks-off-at-dwtc-with-record-international-participation-and-five-year-sca-partnership/)

Coffee Prices Decline on Brazil Rain Forecast

**March arabica coffee** futures dropped 1.30 cents and **March ICE robusta** fell 7 cents amid improved rain chances in Brazil’s coffee regions. Mixed supply data, including recovering ICE inventories, contributed to the downward pressure on prices. (IndexBox, January 19, 2026, https://www.indexbox.io/blog/coffee-prices-fall-as-brazil-weather-improves-mixed-supply-data-weighed/)

Dubai Coffee Equipment Auction Highlights Innovation

The **Dubai Coffee Equipment Auction**, curated with M-Cultivo, featured pre-qualified coffee equipment with live demonstrations, connecting manufacturers and buyers in the specialty market. This one-day event underscores growing demand for advanced **coffee machinery** in the Middle East. (BizToday.news, January 19, 2026, https://www.biztoday.news/2026/01/19/world-of-coffee-dubai-2026-kicks-off-at-dwtc-with-record-international-participation-and-five-year-sca-partnership/)

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