Global & Yunnan Coffee Prices on Feb 2, 2016

Understanding today’s coffee market means knowing not just trends—but hard numbers. Whether you’re sourcing green beans, tracking global trends, or comparing origin pricing, exact figures tell you where the market stands. On a single day in early 2016, international benchmarks and regional prices painted a vivid picture of the coffee cost landscape.

On February 2, 2016, C-type coffee futures closed at 117.75 US cents per pound (approximately 17.04 RMB/kg), down 1.4% from the previous day. The day’s trading opened at 115.8 cents/lb (16.76 RMB/kg), peaked at 117.95 cents/lb (17.07 RMB/kg), and hit a low of 114.95 cents/lb (16.64 RMB/kg). Meanwhile, Yunnan local fresh bean purchase prices were reported at 103.24 US cents/lb, equivalent to 14.94 RMB/kg.

Global Coffee Futures Snapshot

The C-type coffee futures price—key for global trade—is set daily at the New York Futures Exchange. On February 2, 2016, the benchmark closed at 117.75 US cents per pound. That converts to around 17.04 RMB per kilogram. The daily trading range saw an opening price of 115.8 cents/lb (16.76 RMB/kg), a high of 117.95 cents/lb (17.07 RMB/kg), and a low of 114.95 cents/lb (16.64 RMB/kg). This represented a 1.4% decline compared to the prior day.

Yunnan Local Fresh Bean Prices

For domestic sourcing in China, the local fresh bean purchase price in Yunnan was reported at 103.24 US cents per pound, which equals approximately 14.94 RMB per kilogram. This figure, supplied by Nestlé Yunnan, reflects what regional buyers were paying for freshly harvested beans on the same date.

Specialty Green Coffee Market Rates (per 100g)

Here’s how much various single-origin green coffees were trading for by the 100g unit on that date:

• Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Benchi Maji – Natural: 12.5 RMB
• Yirgacheffe G1 – Guddo – Natural: 14 RMB
• Yirgacheffe G1 – Aricha – Natural: 15 RMB
• Yirgacheffe G2 – Damoa Co-op – Washed: 12.5 RMB
• Yirgacheffe G2 – Kochere – Washed: 11 RMB
• Sidamo G2 – Sidamo – Washed: 11 RMB
• Sidamo G1 – Guji – Natural: 12.5 RMB
• Indonesia Mandheling G1 – Lintong – Wet-hulled: 10.5 RMB
• Sumatra Aceh Gayo – Wet-hulled: 15.5 RMB
• Brazil SC14/16 – Nanaminas – Pulped Natural: 5.8 RMB
• Costa Rica SHB – Finca Shuma – Natural: 19.5 RMB
• Costa Rica SHB – Diamond Mountain – Washed: 11.5 RMB
• Costa Rica SHB – San Roman Royal – Washed: 10.5 RMB
• Kenya AA – Yala Estate – Washed: 13.5 RMB
• Panama SHB – La Luisa – Washed: 10 RMB
• Panama SHB – Elita Estate – Washed: 11 RMB
• Panama SHB – Elida Estate – Honey: 25.5 RMB
• Colombia Huila – Diamond Estate – Washed: 16 RMB
• Colombia Excelso – Millenio Estate – Washed: 11 RMB
• Tanzania PB – Kilimanjaro – Washed: 9.5 RMB
• Guatemala SHB – Finca Primavera – Natural: 19.5 RMB
• Guatemala SHB – Huehuetenango – Washed: 10 RMB
• El Salvador – Ataisi Estate – Washed: 13.5 RMB
• El Salvador – Himalaya Estate – Pulped Natural: 12.5 RMB
• Peru – Cajamarca – Washed: 12.5 RMB
• Papua New Guinea – Chimel Estate – Washed: 10.5 RMB
• Rwanda – Western Province – Washed: 10.5 RMB
• Nicaragua – La Sabana, Madriz – Honey: 16 RMB

Specialty Roasted Coffee Prices (per 227g)

Here are the roasted retail prices for selected single-origin and blend coffees, listed by 227g (½ lb) bags:

• Yirgacheffe G3 – Benchi Maji – Medium: 78 RMB
• Yirgacheffe G1 – Guddo – Medium: 85 RMB
• Yirgacheffe G1 – Aricha – Light: 95 RMB
• Yirgacheffe G2 – Damoa Co-op – Light: 75 RMB
• Yirgacheffe G2 – Kochere – Light: 69 RMB
• Sidamo G2 – Sidamo – Light: 69 RMB
• Sidamo G1 – Guji – Light: 79 RMB
• Indonesia Mandheling G1 – Lintong – Medium-Dark: 79 RMB
• Sumatra Aceh Gayo – Medium-Dark: 105 RMB
• Brazil SC14/16 – Nanaminas – Medium: 45 RMB
• Costa Rica SHB – Finca Shuma – Medium: 128 RMB
• Costa Rica SHB – Diamond Mountain – Medium-Dark: 69 RMB
• Costa Rica SHB – San Roman Royal – Medium-Dark: 69 RMB
• Kenya AA – Yala Estate – Light: 85 RMB
• Panama SHB – La Luisa – Medium: 69 RMB
• Panama SHB – Elita Estate – Medium: 75 RMB
• Panama SHB – Elida Estate – Medium: 148 RMB
• Colombia Huila – Diamond Estate – Medium: 112 RMB
• Colombia Excelso – Millenio Estate – Medium-Dark: 69 RMB
• Tanzania PB – Kilimanjaro – Medium: 68 RMB
• El Salvador – Ataisi Estate – Medium: 89 RMB
• El Salvador – Himalaya Estate – Medium: 75 RMB
• Peru – Cajamarca – Medium-Dark: 75 RMB
• Guatemala SHB – Finca Primavera – Medium: 128 RMB
• Guatemala SHB – Huehuetenango – Medium-Dark: 69 RMB
• Papua New Guinea – Chimel Estate – Medium-Dark: 69 RMB
• Rwanda – Western Province – Medium: 69 RMB
• Nicaragua – La Sabana, Madriz – Medium: 118 RMB
• Indonesia Kopi Luwak G1 – Medium-Dark: 289 RMB

Blended Coffee Prices (per 554g)

For blended options, here are the roasted prices by 554g (1 lb) bags:

• Espresso Blend No. 2 – Medium-Dark: 75 RMB (½ lb: 55 RMB)
• Commercial Blend – Medium-Dark: 60 RMB

These figures reflect the diverse pricing tiers across origins, processing methods, and roast levels as they stood on February 2, 2016.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the C-type coffee futures price on February 2, 2016?

On February 2, 2016, C-type coffee futures closed at 117.75 US cents per pound, which is approximately 17.04 RMB per kilogram. The day’s trading opened at 115.8 cents/lb (16.76 RMB/kg), peaked at 117.95 cents/lb (17.07 RMB/kg), and hit a low of 114.95 cents/lb (16.64 RMB/kg), marking a 1.4% drop from the previous day.

How much were Yunnan local fresh beans priced at that date?

Yunnan local fresh bean purchase prices were 103.24 US cents per pound on February 2, 2016, equivalent to approximately 14.94 RMB per kilogram. This figure comes from data provided by Nestlé Yunnan.

What were the prices for specialty green coffee beans per 100g?

Green coffee prices ranged widely: for example, Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Benchi Maji natural cost 12.5 RMB/100g, Panama SHB Elida Estate honey cost 25.5 RMB/100g, and Brazil SC14/16 pulped natural was 5.8 RMB/100g. The list includes multiple origins and processes with exact per-100g rates.

What were the roasted coffee prices per 227g?

Roasted single-origin and blend coffees were priced between 45 RMB (Brazil SC14/16 medium) and 289 RMB (Indonesia Kopi Luwak medium-dark) per 227g bag. Examples include Panama Elida Estate honey at 148 RMB and Kenya AA Yala Estate light at 85 RMB.

What were the blended coffee prices per 554g?

The Espresso Blend No. 2 was 75 RMB per 554g (medium-dark), and the Commercial Blend was 60 RMB per 554g (medium-dark). A half-pound (approx. 227g) of the Espresso Blend was available for 55 RMB.

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