Jan 21, 2016: Yunnan Bean & Global Coffee Futures Prices

When you’re tracking global coffee costs or sourcing beans from Yunnan, exact numbers matter. Whether you're a roaster, importer, or just curious how market shifts affect your cup, knowing the real figures for both local and international prices gives you an edge. This article breaks down the key data from January 21, 2016, including futures, farmgate rates, and specialty green bean costs.

On January 21, 2016, C-type coffee futures closed at 112.2¢/lb (approximately RMB 16.24/kg), down 3.45% from the previous day. Meanwhile, Yunnan local fresh beans were purchased at 97.69¢/lb (about RMB 14.14/kg). These are the hard numbers from that day.

Global Coffee Futures on January 21, 2016

The C-type coffee futures price on January 21, 2016, was 112.2¢/lb (around RMB 16.24/kg). The daily trading range saw an opening price of 114.65¢/lb (approx. RMB 16.595/kg), a high of 114.7¢/lb (approx. RMB 16.60/kg), and a low of 111.05¢/lb (approx. RMB 16.074/kg). This represented a 3.45% drop compared to the prior day’s close, according to data from the New York Futures Exchange.

Yunnan Local Fresh Bean Price on January 21, 2016

On the same date, the farmgate price for Yunnan local fresh beans was reported at 97.69¢/lb, which equates to roughly RMB 14.14/kg. This figure was provided by Nestlé Yunnan, reflecting the price paid for freshly harvested beans at origin.

Specialty Green Coffee Prices per 100g (Jan 21, 2016)

Here’s a breakdown of various single-origin green coffee prices per 100g on January 21, 2016:

• Ethiopia Yirgacheffe (Bench Maji, Natural): RMB 12.5
• Yirgacheffe G1 (Gedeb, Natural): RMB 14
• Yirgacheffe G1 (Aregga, Natural): RMB 15
• Yirgacheffe G2 (Dama Co-op, Washed): RMB 12.5
• Yirgacheffe G2 (Kochere, Washed): RMB 11
• Sidamo G2 (Sidamo, Washed): RMB 11
• Sidamo G1 (Guji, Natural): RMB 12.5
• Indonesia Mandheling G1 (Lintong, Wet-Hulled): RMB 10.5
• Sumatra (Gayo Mountains, Aceh, Wet-Hulled): RMB 15.5
• Brazil SC14/SC16 (Minas, Pulped Natural): RMB 5.8
• Costa Rica SHB (Shumara Estate, Natural): RMB 19.5
• Costa Rica SHB (Diamond Mountain, Washed): RMB 11.5
• Costa Rica SHB (San Roman Royal, Washed): RMB 10.5
• Kenya AA (Yala Estate, Washed): RMB 13.5
• Panama SHB (La Luisa, Washed): RMB 10
• Panama SHB (Elita Estate, Washed): RMB 11
• Panama SHB (Elida Estate, Honey): RMB 25.5
• Colombia Huila (Diamond Estate, Washed): RMB 16
• Colombia Excelso (Millennium Estate, Washed): RMB 11
• Tanzania PB (Kilimanjaro, Washed): RMB 9.5
• Guatemala SHB (Plaza Farms, Natural): RMB 19.5
• Guatemala SHB (Huehuetenango, Washed): RMB 10
• El Salvador Ataisi Estate (Washed): RMB 13.5
• El Salvador Himalaya Estate (Pulped Natural): RMB 12.5
• Peru Cajamarca (Washed): RMB 12.5
• Papua New Guinea (Chimial Estate, Peaberry, Washed): RMB 10.5
• Rwanda (Western Province, Washed): RMB 10.5
• Nicaragua La Sabana, Madriz (Honey): RMB 16

Specialty Roasted Coffee Prices (per 227g, Jan 21, 2016)

For roasted specialty coffee (227g bags), these were the recorded prices:

• Yirgacheffe G3 (Bench Maji, Medium): RMB 78
• Yirgacheffe G1 (Gedeb, Medium, Natural): RMB 85
• Yirgacheffe G1 (Aregga, Light, Natural): RMB 95
• Yirgacheffe G2 (Dama Co-op, Light, Washed): RMB 75
• Yirgacheffe G2 (Kochere, Light, Washed): RMB 69
• Sidamo G2 (Sidamo, Light, Washed): RMB 69
• Sidamo G1 (Guji, Light, Natural): RMB 79
• Indonesia Mandheling G1 (Lintong, Medium-Dark, Wet-Hulled): RMB 79
• Sumatra (Gayo Mountains, Aceh, Medium-Dark, Wet-Hulled): RMB 105
• Brazil SC14/SC16 (Minas, Medium, Pulped Natural): RMB 45
• Costa Rica SHB (Shumara Estate, Medium, Natural): RMB 128
• Costa Rica SHB (Diamond Mountain, Medium-Dark, Washed): RMB 69
• Costa Rica SHB (San Roman Royal, Medium-Dark, Washed): RMB 69
• Kenya AA (Yala Estate, Light, Washed): RMB 85
• Panama SHB (La Luisa, Medium, Washed): RMB 69
• Panama SHB (Elita Estate, Medium, Washed): RMB 75
• Panama SHB (Elida Estate, Medium, Honey): RMB 148
• Colombia Huila (Diamond Estate, Medium, Washed): RMB 112
• Colombia Excelso (Millennium Estate, Medium-Dark, Washed): RMB 69
• Tanzania PB (Kilimanjaro, Medium, Washed): RMB 68
• El Salvador Ataisi Estate (Medium, Washed): RMB 89
• El Salvador Himalaya Estate (Medium, Pulped Natural): RMB 75
• Peru Cajamarca (Medium-Dark, Washed): RMB 75
• Guatemala SHB (Plaza Farms, Medium, Natural): RMB 128
• Guatemala SHB (Huehuetenango, Medium-Dark, Washed): RMB 69
• Papua New Guinea (Chimial Estate, Medium-Dark, Washed): RMB 69
• Rwanda (Western Province, Medium, Washed): RMB 69
• Nicaragua La Sabana, Madriz (Medium, Honey): RMB 118
• Indonesia Kopi Luwak G1 (Sumatra, Medium-Dark, Wet-Hulled): RMB 289

Blended Coffee Prices (per 554g, Jan 21, 2016)

For blended coffee in 554g bags:

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

These prices reflect the market conditions and offerings for both green and roasted coffees as of January 21, 2016.

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