Dec 28, 2015: Global Coffee Futures & Yunnan Bean Prices

If you’re tracking global or local coffee costs—whether you roast, trade, or just follow the market—you’ll want the exact numbers from December 28, 2015. That day, key figures for C-market futures, Yunnan-grown beans, and specialty market rates were all recorded. These aren’t estimates: they come straight from exchange data and industry sources. Here’s the full breakdown.

On December 28, 2015, C-type coffee futures closed at 118.8 cents per pound (about 16.947 yuan/kg), down 0.9% from the previous day. The day’s range was 118.3–119.8 cents/pound (16.88–17.089 yuan/kg), with an opening price of 119.7 cents/pound (17.075 yuan/kg).

What Were the C-Market Futures Prices on Dec 28, 2015?

The C-type coffee futures price, as reported by the New York Futures Exchange, was 118.8 cents per pound. That converts to approximately 16.947 yuan per kilogram. The daily trading opened at 119.7 cents/pound (17.075 yuan/kg), peaked at 119.8 cents/pound (17.089 yuan/kg), and hit a low of 118.3 cents/pound (16.88 yuan/kg). Compared to the prior day, the price fell by 0.9%.

What Was the Local Fresh Bean Price in Yunnan That Day?

On the same date, the local fresh bean acquisition price in Yunnan was 104.08 cents per pound, which equals roughly 14.847 yuan per kilogram. This figure comes directly from Nestlé Yunnan , reflecting what buyers paid for freshly harvested beans in the region.

How Do These Prices Compare?

The C-market futures price (118.8 cents/lb) was significantly higher than the Yunnan local fresh bean rate (104.08 cents/lb). The nearly 15-cent difference per pound highlights the gap between global commodity pricing and regional grower returns. In yuan terms, the C-market averaged 16.947 yuan/kg while Yunnan fresh beans were 14.847 yuan/kg. That spread can influence export decisions, local roaster sourcing, and farm income stability.

Why Do These Numbers Matter?

For traders, these figures show the December 28, 2015, market snapshot: where global futures settled, what Yunnan growers earned per pound, and how much lower local prices were compared to the C-market benchmark. For roasters and importers, understanding these historical rates helps analyze past sourcing strategies, price volatility, and the economics behind bean procurement. Even today, these numbers provide context for how global and local coffee economies interact.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the C-type coffee futures price on December 28, 2015?

The C-type coffee futures price on December 28, 2015, was 118.8 cents per pound, which is approximately 16.947 yuan per kilogram. The day’s trading opened at 119.7 cents/pound (17.075 yuan/kg), peaked at 119.8 cents/pound (17.089 yuan/kg), and bottomed at 118.3 cents/pound (16.88 yuan/kg). The price dropped 0.9% from the previous day.

What was the Yunnan local fresh bean acquisition price on that date?

On December 28, 2015, the Yunnan local fresh bean acquisition price was 104.08 cents per pound, equal to about 14.847 yuan per kilogram. This figure is provided by Nestlé Yunnan and reflects what local buyers paid for freshly harvested coffee beans.

How did the C-market price compare to the Yunnan local price?

The C-market futures price (118.8 cents/lb or ~16.947 yuan/kg) was higher than the Yunnan local fresh bean price (104.08 cents/lb or ~14.847 yuan/kg). The difference was around 14.72 cents per pound or roughly 2.1 yuan per kilogram, showing the gap between global commodity rates and regional grower returns.

Where do these price figures come from?

The C-type coffee futures price is sourced from the New York Futures Exchange. The Yunnan local fresh bean price comes from Nestlé Yunnan . These are official, reported numbers for December 28, 2015, and have not been estimated or rounded in this report.

Why is the difference between C-market and Yunnan prices significant?

The roughly 15-cent-per-pound difference affects how profitable it is for Yunnan growers to sell into the global market versus local channels. It also influences importers’ decisions, export strategies, and the overall economics of sourcing Yunnan beans. Such gaps can impact farmer incomes and long-term sustainability.

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