Jan 22, 2016: Global Coffee Futures vs Yunnan Farmgate Prices

Ever wondered how much coffee costs at the global exchange—and what farmers in Yunnan actually get paid? On January 22, 2016, the gap between international futures and local farmgate prices told a stark story about the economics of coffee. If you’ve ever asked why your cup costs so much (or why farmers struggle), these numbers explain a lot.

On January 22, 2016, C-type coffee futures closed at 114.05 cents per pound (approximately $16.505 per kilogram), down 2.45% from the previous day. The daily range was 111.6¢/lb ($16.151/kg) to 114.65¢/lb ($16.592/kg), with an opening price of 112¢/lb ($16.208/kg). Meanwhile, Yunnan local fresh coffee bean prices were reported at 99.54¢/lb ($14.405/kg).

Global Coffee Futures on January 22, 2016

The C-type coffee futures price on January 22, 2016, was 114.05 cents per pound, equivalent to approximately 16.505 yuan per kilogram. The daily trading opened at 112 cents per pound (16.208 yuan/kg), peaked at 114.65 cents per pound (16.592 yuan/kg), and hit a low of 111.6 cents per pound (16.151 yuan/kg). This represented a 2.45% drop from the previous day’s close. All figures are sourced from the New York Futures Exchange.

Yunnan Local Fresh Bean Prices

On the same date, the farmgate price for fresh coffee beans in Yunnan was reported at 99.54 cents per pound, or roughly 14.405 yuan per kilogram. This figure comes directly from Nestlé Yunnan, reflecting what local producers were paid for freshly harvested beans—significantly below the international futures rate.

Specialty Green Coffee Pricing (per 100g)

The following are the recorded market prices for various single-origin green coffees, listed by origin and processing method:

• Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Banchimaqi – Natural – 12.5 yuan
• Yirgacheffe G1 – Guddo – Natural – 14 yuan
• Yirgacheffe G1 – Aricha – Natural – 15 yuan
• Yirgacheffe G2 – Damoa Co-op – Washed – 12.5 yuan
• Yirgacheffe G2 – Kochere – Washed – 11 yuan
• Sidamo G2 – Sidamo – Washed – 11 yuan
• Sidamo G1 – Guji – Natural – 12.5 yuan
• Indonesia Mandheling G1 – Lintong (Sumatra) – Wet-Hulled – 10.5 yuan
• Sumatra 19+ – Gayo Mountains (Aceh) – Wet-Hulled – 15.5 yuan
• Brazil SC14/SC16 – Nanaminas – Pulped Natural – 5.8 yuan
• Costa Rica SHB – Shuma Estate – Natural – 19.5 yuan
• Costa Rica SHB – Diamond Mountain – Washed – 11.5 yuan
• Costa Rica SHB – San Roman Royal – Washed – 10.5 yuan
• Kenya AA – Yala Estate – Washed – 13.5 yuan
• Panama SHB – La Luisa – Washed – 10 yuan
• Panama SHB – Elita Estate – Washed – 11 yuan
• Panama SHB – Elida Estate – Honey – 25.5 yuan
• Colombia Huila (Diamond Estate) – Washed – 16 yuan
• Colombia Excelso – Millennium Estate – Washed – 11 yuan
• Tanzania PB – Kilimanjaro – Washed – 9.5 yuan
• Guatemala SHB – Guava Estate – Natural – 19.5 yuan
• Guatemala SHB – Huehuetenango – Washed – 10 yuan
• El Salvador – Ataisi Estate – Washed – 13.5 yuan
• El Salvador – Himalaya Estate – Pulped Natural – 12.5 yuan
• Peru Cajamarca – Washed – 12.5 yuan
• Papua New Guinea – Chimi Estate – Washed – 10.5 yuan
• Rwanda – Rutsiro District – Washed – 10.5 yuan
• Nicaragua – La Sabana, Madriz – Honey – 16 yuan

Specialty Roasted Coffee Pricing (per 227g)

Here’s what roasted specialty coffees were priced at (all weights in 227g bags):

• Yirgacheffe G3 – Banchimaqi – Medium – Natural – 78 yuan
• Yirgacheffe G1 – Guddo – Medium – Natural – 85 yuan
• Yirgacheffe G1 – Aricha – Light – Natural – 95 yuan
• Yirgacheffe G2 – Damoa Co-op – Light – Washed – 75 yuan
• Yirgacheffe G2 – Kochere – Light – Washed – 69 yuan
• Sidamo G2 – Sidamo – Light – Washed – 69 yuan
• Sidamo G1 – Guji – Light – Natural – 79 yuan
• Indonesia Mandheling G1 – Lintong – Medium-Dark – Wet-Hulled – 79 yuan
• Sumatra 19+ – Gayo – Medium-Dark – Wet-Hulled – 105 yuan
• Brazil SC14/SC16 – Nanaminas – Medium – Pulped Natural – 45 yuan
• Costa Rica SHB – Shuma Estate – Medium – Natural – 128 yuan
• Costa Rica SHB – Diamond Mountain – Medium-Dark – Washed – 69 yuan
• Costa Rica SHB – San Roman Royal – Medium-Dark – Washed – 69 yuan
• Kenya AA – Yala Estate – Light – Washed – 85 yuan
• Panama SHB – La Luisa – Medium – Washed – 69 yuan
• Panama SHB – Elita Estate – Medium – Washed – 75 yuan
• Panama SHB – Elida Estate – Medium – Honey – 148 yuan
• Colombia Huila (Diamond Estate) – Medium – Washed – 112 yuan
• Colombia Excelso – Millennium Estate – Medium-Dark – Washed – 69 yuan
• Tanzania PB – Kilimanjaro – Medium – Washed – 68 yuan
• El Salvador – Ataisi Estate – Medium – Washed – 89 yuan
• El Salvador – Himalaya Estate – Medium – Pulped Natural – 75 yuan
• Peru Cajamarca – Medium-Dark – Washed – 75 yuan
• Guatemala SHB – Guava Estate – Medium – Natural – 128 yuan
• Guatemala SHB – Huehuetenango – Medium-Dark – Washed – 69 yuan
• Papua New Guinea – Chimi Estate – Medium-Dark – Washed – 69 yuan
• Rwanda – Rutsiro District – Medium – Washed – 69 yuan
• Nicaragua – La Sabana, Madriz – Medium – Honey – 118 yuan
• Indonesia Kopi Luwak G1 – Sumatra – Medium-Dark – Wet-Hulled – 289 yuan

Blended Coffee Pricing (per 554g)

Popular blended coffee offerings were also priced as follows:

• Italian Blend No. 2 – Medium-Dark – Washed – 75 yuan
• Commercial Blend – Medium-Dark – Washed – 60 yuan

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the C-type coffee futures price on January 22, 2016?

On January 22, 2016, C-type coffee futures closed at 114.05 cents per pound, which is approximately $16.505 per kilogram or 16.505 yuan per kilogram. The daily range was 111.6¢/lb ($16.151/kg) to 114.65¢/lb ($16.592/kg), with an opening price of 112¢/lb ($16.208/kg).

How much were Yunnan local fresh coffee beans priced at that time?

Yunnan local fresh coffee bean prices were 99.54 cents per pound on January 22, 2016, equivalent to approximately 14.405 yuan per kilogram or $14.405 per kilogram. This figure is reported by Nestlé Yunnan.

What was the percentage drop in coffee futures on January 22, 2016?

The C-type coffee futures price dropped by 2.45% on January 22, 2016, compared to the previous day’s closing value.

What were some of the specialty green coffee prices listed per 100g?

Green coffee prices ranged from 5.8 yuan for Brazilian Pulped Natural to 25.5 yuan for Panama Elida Estate Honey, with various origins including Ethiopia, Kenya, Colombia, and more, each listed by processing method and region.

What were the roasted coffee prices per 227g listed in the article?

Roasted specialty coffee prices varied widely, from 45 yuan for Brazilian Pulped Natural to 289 yuan for Indonesian Kopi Luwak, covering light to dark roasts and multiple processing methods.

Were there any blended coffee prices mentioned?

Yes, blended coffee options included an Italian Blend No. 2 at 75 yuan and a Commercial Blend at 60 yuan, both sold in 554g packages and roasted to medium-dark levels.

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