Jan 8, 2016: Global & Yunnan Coffee Bean Prices

If you're tracking global coffee costs or sourcing Yunnan-grown beans, January 8, 2016, delivered clear figures on both international futures and local farmgate prices. These numbers help roasters plan budgets, assess market shifts, and understand the gap between commodity and origin costs.

On January 8, 2016, the C-type coffee futures price closed at 118.35 cents per pound (approximately US$17.155 per kilogram)—a 1.6% drop from the previous day. The day’s trading opened at 119.05¢/lb (US$17.256/kg), peaked at 119.2¢/lb (US$17.278/kg), and hit a low of 117.9¢/lb (US$17.09/kg).

What the Futures Price Means

The C-type coffee futures figure, reported by the New York Futures Exchange, reflects the traded value of certified Arabica coffee. This benchmark helps importers, exporters, and roasters gauge global supply-demand trends and anticipate cost fluctuations. The 1.6% decline signals short-term market softness.

Yunnan Fresh Bean Purchase Price

On January 9, 2016 (the next trading day relevant to origin pricing), Yunnan local fresh coffee beans were purchased at 103.86 cents per pound (approximately US$15.055 per kilogram), according to data provided by Nestlé Yunnan. This figure represents the farm-level price paid for freshly harvested beans in the region—well below the C-type futures rate, highlighting the typical spread between global commodity pricing and regional grower returns.

How These Prices Compare

The C-type futures price (118.35¢/lb) was notably higher than the Yunnan fresh bean price (103.86¢/lb), reflecting both the global benchmark’s aggregation of multiple origins and the premium often required for quality differentiation. For roasters, this gap underscores the potential value in sourcing directly from origin versus relying solely on futures-contracted beans.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the C-type coffee futures price on January 8, 2016?

The C-type coffee futures price on January 8, 2016, closed at 118.35 cents per pound, which is approximately US$17.155 per kilogram. The day’s trading range was 117.9¢/lb (US$17.09/kg) at the low to 119.2¢/lb (US$17.278/kg) at the high, with an opening price of 119.05¢/lb (US$17.256/kg).

Did the C-type coffee futures price increase or decrease on January 8, 2016?

The C-type coffee futures price decreased by 1.6% on January 8, 2016, compared to the previous day. This decline is reflected in the closing price of 118.35¢/lb.

What was the Yunnan local fresh bean purchase price on January 9, 2016?

The Yunnan local fresh bean purchase price on January 9, 2016, was 103.86 cents per pound, which equals approximately US$15.055 per kilogram. This price was reported by Nestlé Yunnan and reflects the farmgate value for freshly harvested beans.

Why is there a difference between the C-type futures price and the Yunnan fresh bean price?

The difference arises because the C-type futures price is a global commodity benchmark for certified Arabica coffee, influenced by worldwide supply and demand, while the Yunnan fresh bean price is a local farmgate rate paid for newly harvested beans in Yunnan, often excluding premiums for origin-specific quality attributes.

Where do these coffee price figures come from?

The C-type coffee futures price is reported by the New York Futures Exchange. The Yunnan local fresh bean purchase price is provided by Nestlé Yunnan. Both figures are specific to January 8–9, 2016, and reflect actual trading and procurement data from those dates.

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