Coffee Prices Plunge on Feb 18 Market Update

Coffee Prices Hit Bearish Targets

Coffee prices continued strong bearish trading, reaching 283.00 after facing resistance at 330.00, aligning with prior forecasts. Stochastic indicators suggest potential mixed trading, but the negative outlook persists, targeting 275.80, with further downside to 264.60 and 241.40 if breached (Economies.com, 18 February 2026).

March Arabica, Robusta Futures Tumble

March Arabica coffee futures closed down 15.45 points or 5.15% at 283.95 cents per pound, while March ICE Robusta fell 171 points or 4.44%. The plunge reflects improved global supply outlooks, particularly Brazil’s projected record 2026 crop of 66.2 million bags (Nasdaq, 18 February 2026).

Climate Change Adds Heat Stress to Coffee Regions

Major coffee-growing regions face an average of **47 extra days** of harmful heat annually due to climate change, threatening harvests, quality, and prices across 25 key countries. Top producers are experiencing intensified heat without widespread farm adaptations (Michael West, 18 February 2026).

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