The coffee market

Why prices move, and what it means for what's in your bag.

KC — Global Coffee Price Index

$3.59/lb

+16.68%

Updated 2026-08-30 07:00:37

How Coffee Made It Through the Depression and Into World War II

2026-07-22 · Arabica Republic

Costa Rica Nicaragua

Coffee's path through the 1930s and '40s wasn't one of quietly surviving a financial collapse — it was one of the industries closest to the center of…

Arabica vs. Robusta: What Actually Separates the Two

2026-07-22 · Arabica Republic

Costa Rica Nicaragua Roast Education

Coffee sold worldwide comes almost entirely from two species: Coffea arabica and Coffea canephora, commonly called robusta. They differ in genetics, …

Coffee prices eased this month — what that actually means for your bag

2026-07-22 · Arabica Republic

Market Analysis Supply Chain

Global coffee prices dipped slightly this month, down about 2.3% from the prior month's average. If you've been watching the number on our Market pag…