January 14, 2016 Coffee Prices: Yunnan, Futures & Global Origins
Ever wonder how much your favorite single origin coffee really costs at origin—or how futures markets impact the price you pay? On January 14, 2016, we have a rare snapshot: exact green coffee prices from Yunnan farms alongside global specialty origins and New York C-market futures. Whether you’re tracking market trends or sourcing beans, these numbers matter.
On January 14, 2016, Yunnan local fresh coffee beans were priced at 14.561 RMB per kilogram (about 100.46 USc/lb), while the C-type international coffee futures closed at 114.95 USc per pound—roughly 16.661 RMB/kg. That day’s futures range was 114.35–115.9 USc/lb.
International Coffee Futures on January 14, 2016
The C-market futures price on January 14, 2016, was 114.95 USc per pound (approximately 16.661 RMB/kg). The opening price was 114.5 USc/lb (16.595 RMB/kg), with a daily high of 115.9 USc/lb (16.798 RMB/kg) and a low of 114.35 USc/lb (16.574 RMB/kg). This represented a 0.6% drop from the previous day, according to data from the New York Futures Exchange.
Yunnan Local Fresh Coffee Bean Price
On the same date, the local purchase price for Yunnan fresh coffee beans was 100.46 USc per pound, equivalent to 14.561 RMB per kilogram. This figure was provided by Nestlé Yunnan.
Global Specialty Green Coffee Prices per 100g (January 14, 2016)
| Origin | Processing | Price per 100g (RMB) |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | Bench Maji, Natural | 12.5 |
| Yirgacheffe G1 | Guji, Natural | 14 |
| Yirgacheffe G1 | Arsi, Natural | 15 |
| Yirgacheffe G2 | Dama Co-op, Washed | 12.5 |
| Yirgacheffe G2 | Kochere, Washed | 11 |
| Sidamo G2 | Sidamo, Washed | 11 |
| Sidamo G1 | Guji, Natural | 12.5 |
| Indonesia Mandheling G1 | Lintong, Wet-Hulled | 10.5 |
| Sumatra | Gayo Mountains (19+ mesh), Wet-Hulled | 15.5 |
| Brazil | SC14/SC16, Nanminas, Pulped Natural | 5.8 |
| Costa Rica | SHB, Shuima Farm, Natural | 19.5 |
| Costa Rica | SHB, Diamond Mountain, Washed | 11.5 |
| Costa Rica | SHB, San Ramon Royal, Washed | 10.5 |
| Kenya | AA, Yala Estate, Washed | 13.5 |
| Panama | SHB, La Luisa, Washed | 10 |
| Panama | SHB, Elita Estate, Washed | 11 |
| Panama | SHB, Elida Estate, Honey | 25.5 |
| Colombia | Huila (Diamond Estate), Washed | 16 |
| Colombia | Excelso, Millennium Estate, Washed | 11 |
| Tanzania | Peaberry, Kilimanjaro, Washed | 9.5 |
| Guatemala | SHB, Guava Farm (Plains), Natural | 19.5 |
| Guatemala | SHB, Huehuetenango, Washed | 10 |
| El Salvador | Ataisi Estate, Washed | 13.5 |
| El Salvador | Himalaya Estate, Pulped Natural | 12.5 |
| Peru | Cajamarca, Washed | 12.5 |
| Papua New Guinea | Peaberry, Chimei Farm, Washed | 10.5 |
| Rwanda | Western Province, Rutuku, Washed | 10.5 |
| Nicaragua | La Sabana, Madriz, Honey | 16 |
Global Specialty Roasted Coffee Prices (per 227g, January 14, 2016)
| Origin | Process / Roast Level | Price (RMB) |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia Yirgacheffe G3 | Bench Maji, Medium, Natural | 78 |
| Yirgacheffe G1 | Guji, Medium, Natural | 85 |
| Yirgacheffe G1 | Arsi, Light, Natural | 95 |
| Yirgacheffe G2 | Dama Co-op, Light, Washed | 75 |
| Yirgacheffe G2 | Kochere, Light, Washed | 69 |
| Sidamo G2 | Sidamo, Light, Washed | 69 |
| Sidamo G1 | Guji, Light, Natural | 79 |
| Indonesia Mandheling G1 | Lintong, Medium-Dark, Wet-Hulled | 79 |
| Sumatra | Gayo Mountains (19+ mesh), Medium-Dark, Wet-Hulled | 105 |
| Brazil | SC14/SC16, Nanminas, Medium, Pulped Natural | 45 |
| Costa Rica | SHB, Shuima Farm, Medium, Natural | 128 |
| Costa Rica | SHB, Diamond Mountain, Medium-Dark, Washed | 69 |
| Costa Rica | SHB, San Ramon Royal, Medium-Dark, Washed | 69 |
| Kenya | AA, Yala Estate, Light, Washed | 85 |
| Panama | SHB, La Luisa, Medium, Washed | 69 |
| Panama | SHB, Elita Estate, Medium, Washed | 75 |
| Panama | SHB, Elida Estate, Medium, Honey | 148 |
| Colombia | Huila (Diamond Estate), Medium, Washed | 112 |
| Colombia | Excelso, Millennium Estate, Medium-Dark, Washed | 69 |
| Tanzania | Peaberry, Kilimanjaro, Medium, Washed | 68 |
| El Salvador | Ataisi Estate, Medium, Washed | 89 |
| El Salvador | Himalaya Estate, Medium, Pulped Natural | 75 |
| Peru | Cajamarca, Medium-Dark, Washed | 75 |
| Guatemala | SHB, Guava Farm, Medium, Natural | 128 |
| Guatemala | SHB, Huehuetenango, Medium-Dark, Washed | 69 |
| Papua New Guinea | Peaberry, Chimei Farm, Medium-Dark, Washed | 69 |
| Rwanda | Western Province, Rutuku, Medium, Washed | 69 |
| Nicaragua | La Sabana, Madriz, Medium, Honey | 118 |
| Indonesia | Mandheling G1, Sumatra, Medium-Dark, Wet-Hulled | 289 |
Global Specialty Blended Coffee Prices (per 554g, January 14, 2016)
| Blend Type | Roast Level | Price (RMB) |
|---|---|---|
| Italian Blend No. 2 | Medium-Dark, Washed | 75 |
| Commercial Blend | Medium-Dark, Washed | 60 |
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