CropGPT - Coffee

The weekly report on the global Coffee market for week 15. Brought to you by CropGPT

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Global Coffee Market Weekly Summary 
  • Brazil is on course for a record coffee harvest in 2026/27, with Marex Group and Stonex projecting output of between 75,000,000 and 75,900,000 bags, representing approximately 15.5% year-on-year growth. CONAB, Brazil's national crop agency, offers a more conservative estimate of 66,200,000 bags but still characterizes it as a record season. The growth is driven primarily by Arabica production, projected to increase by 23.2%. Despite this strong production outlook, export performance has weakened notably, with volumes falling 27% in February and 31% in March year on year, a decline attributed largely to currency appreciation dampening seller incentives.
  • Vietnam's robusta sector continues to expand, with first quarter 2026 exports rising 14% year on year to 585,000 metric tons. The 2025/26 production forecast stands at a four-year high of 1,760,000 metric tons (approximately 30,800,000 bags). This sustained output growth is exerting consistent downward pressure on global robusta prices. Logistical disruptions stemming from the Strait of Hormuz are inflating freight and insurance costs, adding an operational layer of complexity to Vietnam's export operations.
  • Arabica coffee futures are exhibiting a persistent bearish trend, with the May 2026 contract falling below key moving averages. Critical support is positioned near 288.65 cents per pound, with further declines potentially targeting a range of 265 to 268 cents. Rising Arabica inventory levels are eroding scarcity premiums and reinforcing a cautiously bearish medium-term pricing structure. Globally, Rabobank estimates total coffee production for 2026/27 at approximately 180,000,000 bags, an increase from prior years. Global exports show a modest downturn, and market dynamics continue to be shaped by the interplay of strong supply forecasts, inventory accumulation, and logistical cost pressures. Currency fluctuations and producer selling behavior in Brazil remain key variables for short-term price volatility.

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Welcome to the weekly summary of the global coffee market for 04/12/2026. For more information on any aspect of this report, please visit the CropGPT website for far more detailed reporting and analysis. Brazil is on track to achieve a record coffee harvest in the twenty twenty six Tasha twenty seven season with notable increases in both Arabica and Robusta production. Projections from Marex Group and Stonex estimate production to be between 75 to 75,900,000 bags, reflecting a year on year growth of approximately 15.5%. CONAB, Brazil's national crop agency, offers a slightly more cautious estimate of 66,200,000 bags, yet still marks it as a record.

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This production surge can mainly be attributed to a significant rise in Arabica output projected to increase by 23.2%. However, Brazil's recent export performance indicates a downturn with substantial year on year reductions in export volumes 27% in February and 31% in March likely influenced by currency appreciation affecting sales. Turning to Vietnam, as a key robusta producer, it continues to enhance its production and export volumes. First quarter twenty twenty six exports went up by 14% year on year to 585,000 metric tons. The twenty twenty five-twenty six production forecast is set at a four year high of 1,760,000 metric tons, equivalent to approximately 30,800,000 bags.

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This consistent growth applies continuous pressure on global robusta prices due to increased supply. The country encountered logistical challenges due to disruptions in the Strait Of Hormuz, impacting global shipping and inflating freight and insurance costs. Technical analysis for Arabica coffee futures reveals persistent bearish trends with the May 2026 contract dropping from higher levels and falling below key moving averages. Critical support is positioned near 288.65ยข per pound with further declines possibly intensifying bearish sentiment, targeting support between 265 to 268. The pressure in the market largely stems from robust supply conditions anticipated to apply downward pressure on prices.

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Globally, coffee production sees significant influence from projected record outputs in Brazil and Vietnam. Global production estimates, according to Reibobank, suggest numbers reaching around 180,000,000 bags for the twenty twenty six-twenty seven period, marking an increase from prior years. Global exports show a slight downturn, and market dynamics are consistently adjusted in response to varying production estimates, inventory levels, and logistical cost variations caused by occasional disruptions. Lastly, pricing and policy factors highlight a complex interplay among increased supply forecasts, logistical disruptions, and inventory adjustments. Arabica inventory levels are trending upwards, affecting scarcity premiums and skewing the global pricing structure towards a cautiously bearish medium term outlook.

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Additionally, currency fluctuations and producer selling behaviors, particularly in Brazil, introduce short term volatilities vital for market participants to observe closely. Remember, our CropGPT site contains far more details and reports about the coffee market, including crop health reports, twenty years of weather data, and even pricing data and earning call analysis. This podcast is just a few selected highlights for the week.