Jan 15 2016 Coffee Futures & Specialty Bean Prices

If you’ve ever wondered what your morning espresso really costs at origin—or how far your dollar stretches when buying green coffee from Ethiopia, Colombia, or Indonesia—here’s the hard data. On January 15, 2016, the global coffee market and local Yunnan prices painted a clear picture of where costs stood for both commodity and specialty lots.

On January 15, 2016, C-type coffee futures closed at 115.7¢/lb (US$), equivalent to 16.762¥/kg. That same day, the opening price was 114.8¢/lb, peaking at 116.1¢/lb and bottoming at 113.5¢/lb—down 0.9% from the prior day. For context, Yunnan local fresh beans were trading at 101.203¢/lb, or 14.662¥/kg, per data from Nestlé Yunnan.

Global Specialty Green Bean Prices (Per 100g)

Here’s what specialty roasters were paying per 100g for single-origin green beans on that date, covering multiple processes and origins:

• Ethiopia: Bench Maji region, natural – 12.5¥
• Yirgacheffe G1, Guddo region, natural – 14¥
• Yirgacheffe G1, Aricha, natural – 15¥
• Yirgacheffe G2, Damaca Co-op, washed – 12.5¥
• Yirgacheffe G2, Kochere, washed – 11¥
• Sidamo G2, Sidamo region, washed – 11¥
• Sidamo G1, Guji, natural – 12.5¥
• Indonesia: Mandheling G1, Lintong, wet-hulled – 10.5¥
• Sumatra (Aceh Gayo), 19+ mesh, wet-hulled – 15.5¥
• Brazil: SC14/SC16, Nanaimas, pulped natural – 5.8¥
• Costa Rica: SHB, Shuma Farm, natural – 19.5¥
• Costa Rica: SHB, Diamond Mountain, washed – 11.5¥
• Costa Rica: SHB, San Ramon Royal, washed – 10.5¥
• Kenya: AA, Yara Estate, washed – 13.5¥
• Panama: SHB, La Isabel, washed – 10¥
• Panama: SHB, Elida Estate, honey – 25.5¥
• Colombia: Huila (Diamond Estate), washed – 16¥
• Colombia: Excelso, Millenium Estate, washed – 11¥
• Tanzania: Peaberry, Kilimanjaro, washed – 9.5¥
• Guatemala: SHB, Planta Estate, 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, Chimi Farm, washed – 10.5¥
• Rwanda: Western Province, Rutsiro, washed – 10.5¥
• Nicaragua: La Sabana, Madriz, honey – 16¥

Specialty Roasted Bean Prices (Per 227g)

For roasted beans, these were the going rates per 227g (half pound) on the same date, across different roast levels and processes:

• Ethiopia: Yirgacheffe G3, Bench Maji, medium roast, natural – 78¥
• Yirgacheffe G1, Guddo, medium roast, natural – 85¥
• Yirgacheffe G1, Aricha, light roast, natural – 95¥
• Yirgacheffe G2, Damaca, light roast, washed – 75¥
• Yirgacheffe G2, Kochere, light roast, washed – 69¥
• Sidamo G2, Sidamo, light roast, washed – 69¥
• Sidamo G1, Guji, light roast, natural – 79¥
• Indonesia: Mandheling G1, Lintong, medium-dark roast, wet-hulled – 79¥
• Sumatra (Aceh Gayo), 19+ mesh, medium-dark roast, wet-hulled – 105¥
• Brazil: SC14/SC16, Nanaimas, medium roast, pulped natural – 45¥
• Costa Rica: SHB, Shuma Farm, medium roast, natural – 128¥
• Costa Rica: SHB, Diamond Mountain, medium-dark roast, washed – 69¥
• Costa Rica: SHB, San Ramon Royal, medium-dark roast, washed – 69¥
• Kenya: AA, Yara, light roast, washed – 85¥
• Panama: SHB, La Isabel, medium roast, washed – 69¥
• Panama: SHB, Elida Estate, medium roast, honey – 148¥
• Colombia: Huila (Diamond Estate), medium roast, washed – 112¥
• Colombia: Excelso, Millenium Estate, medium-dark roast, washed – 69¥
• Tanzania: Peaberry, Kilimanjaro, medium roast, washed – 68¥
• El Salvador: Ataisi, medium roast, washed – 89¥
• El Salvador: Himalaya, medium roast, pulped natural – 75¥
• Peru: Cajamarca, medium-dark roast, washed – 75¥
• Guatemala: SHB, Planta, medium roast, natural – 128¥
• Guatemala: SHB, Huehuetenango, medium-dark roast, washed – 69¥
• Papua New Guinea: Peaberry, Chimi, medium-dark roast, washed – 69¥
• Rwanda: Western Province, Rutsiro, medium roast, washed – 69¥
• Nicaragua: La Sabana, Madriz, medium roast, honey – 118¥
• Indonesia: Kopi Luwak, Mandheling G1, medium-dark roast, wet-hulled – 289¥

Blended Coffee Prices (Per 554g)

For blended beans, these were the prices per 554g (one pound) on January 15, 2016:

• Italian Blend No. 2, medium-dark roast, washed – 75¥
• Commercial Blend, medium-dark roast, washed – 60¥

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the C-type coffee futures price on January 15, 2016?

On January 15, 2016, C-type coffee futures closed at 115.7¢ per pound, equivalent to approximately 16.762¥ per kilogram. The daily range was 113.5¢ to 116.1¢ per pound, with an opening price of 114.8¢ per pound.

How much were Yunnan local fresh coffee beans trading for on that date?

Yunnan local fresh coffee beans were trading at 101.203¢ per pound, or 14.662¥ per kilogram, according to data provided by Nestlé Yunnan on January 14, 2016.

What were the prices for Ethiopian Yirgacheffe green beans on January 15, 2016?

On January 15, 2016, Ethiopian Yirgacheffe G1 (Guddo, natural) cost 14¥ per 100g, G1 (Aricha, natural) was 15¥, and G2 (Damaca, washed) was 12.5¥. The BENCH Maji region (natural) was 12.5¥ per 100g.

Which Sumatra coffees were listed and at what price?

Sumatra listings included Mandheling G1 (Lintong, wet-hulled) at 10.5¥ per 100g and Aceh Gayo (19+ mesh, wet-hulled) at 15.5¥ per 100g.

What were the prices for roasted specialty beans per 227g?

Roasted specialty beans ranged from 45¥ (Brazil SC14/16, medium roast) to 289¥ (Kopi Luwak, medium-dark roast). Notable prices included Panama Elida Estate honey (148¥) and Ethiopia Yirgacheffe G1 Aricha natural (95¥).

Were there any blended coffee options listed with prices?

Yes, Italian Blend No. 2 (medium-dark roast, washed) was 75¥ per 554g, and Commercial Blend (medium-dark roast, washed) was 60¥ per 554g.

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