Dec 30, 2015: Global Coffee Futures, Yunnan Green Bean Prices

If you’re tracking global coffee prices—or sourcing Yunnan-grown beans—you’ll want exact numbers for December 30, 2015. That day’s futures drop, local farmgate rates, and broader specialty coffee flows reveal how pricing worked just before the 2016 crop year. These figures matter for roasters budgeting purchases or analyzing historical trends.

On December 30, 2015, the C-type coffee futures price closed at 123.65 US cents per pound (about 17.66 RMB/kg), down 2.2% from the prior day. The opening rate was 121.5 cents/lb (17.353 RMB/kg), with a daily high of 123.75 cents/lb (17.674 RMB/kg) and a low of 121.25 cents/lb (17.317 RMB/kg).

Global Coffee Futures: Key December 30, 2015 Numbers

The C-market price is the global benchmark for arabica coffee trading. On December 30, 2015, the C-type coffee futures settled at 123.65 US cents per pound, which equates to roughly 17.66 RMB per kilogram. That day’s trading opened at 121.5 cents per pound (17.353 RMB/kg), rose to a high of 123.75 cents/lb (17.674 RMB/kg), and fell to a low of 121.25 cents/lb (17.317 RMB/kg). Compared to the previous day, the closing price represented a 2.2% decline. These figures come directly from the New York Futures Exchange.

Local Yunnan Green Bean Purchase Price

For coffee grown in Yunnan, the local farmgate or fresh bean acquisition price on December 30, 2015, was 108.95 US cents per pound, equivalent to about 15.56 RMB per kilogram. This price was reported by Nestlé Yunnan, reflecting what local producers were paid for their freshly harvested beans on that date.

Specialty Coffee Market Context

While the C-market reflects bulk commodity trading, specialty coffee typically trades well above these benchmarks. Though exact specialty market prices for December 30, 2015, aren’t detailed in the source, the spread between the C-price (123.65¢/lb) and Yunnan local green price (108.95¢/lb) shows the margin captured by intermediaries or processors before reaching specialty channels. The gap also highlights the financial gap between commodity and specialty grade pricing—key for roasters assessing origin costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the C-market coffee futures price on December 30, 2015?

The C-type coffee futures closed at 123.65 US cents per pound (approximately 17.66 RMB per kilogram) on December 30, 2015. The day’s range was 121.25–123.75 cents per pound (17.317–17.674 RMB/kg), with an opening price of 121.5 cents/lb (17.353 RMB/kg). Prices fell 2.2% from the prior day.

How much were Yunnan green beans worth locally on December 30, 2015?

Yunnan local fresh coffee beans were purchased at 108.95 US cents per pound on December 30, 2015, equal to about 15.56 RMB per kilogram. This figure comes from Nestlé Yunnan and reflects the farmgate price paid to local producers.

Why was there a difference between C-market and Yunnan local prices?

The C-market price (123.65¢/lb) was higher than Yunnan’s local green price (108.95¢/lb), showing the margin taken by traders, exporters, or mills before beans reach specialty markets. This gap illustrates the cost and risk stack in moving Yunnan beans to global buyers under commodity structures.

What does 123.65 US cents per pound mean in RMB per kilogram?

123.65 US cents per pound equals approximately 17.66 RMB per kilogram. The source provides this exact conversion for easy comparison.

Where do these coffee price figures come from?

The C-market futures price is sourced from the New York Futures Exchange. The Yunnan local green bean price is reported by Nestlé Yunnan. Both figures are for December 30, 2015.

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