Jan 16, 2016: Global & Yunnan Coffee Bean Prices

Published: Nov 07, 2026 Author: World Gafei Last Updated: Nov/07/2026 159 views

On Jan 16, 2016, C-type coffee futures hit 115¢/lb, Yunnan fresh beans traded at 14.557¥/kg, and specialty greens ranged from 5.8¥ to 28.9¥ per 100g.

If you’ve ever wondered what coffee cost at the start of 2016—whether you’re tracking global markets, sourcing greens, or just curious how far your dollar (or yuan) went back then—here’s the detailed breakdown. This article captures the exact prices for international futures, Yunnan-grown beans, and a wide range of specialty origins on January 16, 2016.

On January 16, 2016, C-type coffee futures closed at 115¢ per pound (approximately 16.657¥/kg), down 0.9% from the prior day. The day’s trading opened at 115.6¢/lb (16.744¥/kg), peaked at 115.65¢/lb (16.751¥/kg), and bottomed at 113.65¢/lb (16.462¥/kg). Meanwhile, Yunnan local fresh beans were purchased at 100.50¢/lb (about 14.557¥/kg).

Global Coffee Futures on January 16, 2016

The C-type coffee futures price on the New York exchange on January 16, 2016, was 115¢ per pound, equivalent to roughly 16.657¥ per kilogram. The opening price was 115.6¢/lb (16.744¥/kg), with an intraday high of 115.65¢/lb (16.751¥/kg) and a low of 113.65¢/lb (16.462¥/kg). This represented a 0.9% drop compared to the previous day.

Yunnan Local Fresh Bean Prices

On the same date, the local purchase price for freshly harvested coffee beans in Yunnan was reported at 100.50¢ per pound, which equates to approximately 14.557¥ per kilogram. This figure was provided by Nestlé Yunnan.

Specialty Green Coffee Prices per 100g (Raw Beans)

Here’s how much 100 grams of various single-origin specialty green coffees cost on January 16, 2016:

Ethiopia Yirgacheffe (Bench Maji, Natural): 12.5¥
Yirgacheffe G1 (Guji, Natural): 14¥
Yirgacheffe G1 (Aricha, 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, Aceh, Wet-Hulled): 15.5¥
Brazil SC14/SC16 (Minas, Pulped Natural): 5.8¥
Costa Rica SHB (Shumara Estate, Natural): 19.5¥
Costa Rica SHB (Diamond Mountain, Washed): 11.5¥
Costa Rica SHB (San Roman 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 (PB, Kilimanjaro, Washed): 9.5¥
Guatemala SHB (Plum 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 (Chimial Estate, PB, Washed): 10.5¥
Rwanda (Western Province, Rutsiro, Washed): 10.5¥
Nicaragua (La Sabana, Madriz, Honey): 16¥

Specialty Roasted Coffee Prices per 227g (Half Pound)

For roasted beans, these were the 227g (half-pound) prices on January 16, 2016:

Yirgacheffe G3 (Bench Maji, Medium, Natural): 78¥
Yirgacheffe G1 (Guji, Medium, Natural): 85¥
Yirgacheffe G1 (Aricha, 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, Aceh, Medium-Dark, Wet-Hulled): 105¥
Brazil SC14/SC16 (Minas, Medium, Pulped Natural): 45¥
Costa Rica SHB (Shumara Estate, Medium, Natural): 128¥
Costa Rica SHB (Diamond Mountain, Medium-Dark, Washed): 69¥
Costa Rica SHB (San Roman 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 (PB, 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 (Plum Estate, Medium, Natural): 128¥
Guatemala SHB (Huehuetenango, Medium-Dark, Washed): 69¥
Papua New Guinea (Chimial Estate, Medium-Dark, Washed): 69¥
Rwanda (Western Province, Rutsiro, Medium, Washed): 69¥
Nicaragua (La Sabana, Madriz, Medium, Honey): 118¥
Indonesia Kopi Luwak (Mandheling, Medium-Dark, Wet-Hulled): 289¥

Blended Coffee Prices per 554g (1 Pound)

Popular blended offerings in 554g (1 pound) bags were priced as follows:

Espresso Blend No. 2 (Medium-Dark, Washed): 75¥
Commercial Blend (Medium-Dark, Washed): 60¥

Jan 16, 2016: Global & Yunnan Coffee Bean Prices

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the C-type coffee futures price on January 16, 2016?

On January 16, 2016, C-type coffee futures closed at 115¢ per pound, which is approximately 16.657¥ per kilogram. The day’s range was 113.65¢–115.65¢/lb (16.462¥–16.751¥/kg), with an opening price of 115.6¢/lb (16.744¥/kg).

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

Yunnan local fresh beans were purchased at 100.50¢ per pound on January 16, 2016, equivalent to around 14.557¥ per kilogram. This price came from Nestlé Yunnan.

What were the prices for specialty green coffee beans per 100g on January 16, 2016?

On January 16, 2016, 100g of specialty green coffee beans ranged from 5.8¥ (Brazil SC14/SC16) to 25.5¥ (Panama Elida Estate honey) and up to 28.9¥ for some other premium lots. Prices varied significantly by origin and processing method.

How much did roasted specialty coffee cost per 227g on that date?

Roasted specialty coffee in 227g (half-pound) bags ranged from 45¥ (Brazil SC14/SC16) to 148¥ (Panama Elida Estate honey) and up to 289¥ for Kopi Luwak. Prices reflected origin, roast level, and processing.

Were there any blended coffee options listed for January 16, 2016?

Yes, two blended options were listed: Espresso Blend No. 2 (medium-dark, washed) at 75¥ per 554g, and Commercial Blend (medium-dark, washed) at 60¥ per 554g.

Where can I find more information about Yunnan coffee origins?

For insights into Yunnan coffee, including the region’s history and current offerings like FrontStreet’s Yunnan Arabica and 2013 Typica, see our related bean guides and product references.

Recommended FrontStreet Beans for Exploring Yunnan Origins

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