Feb 3, 2016: Yunnan Bean & Global Coffee Prices

Published: Oct 09, 2026 Author: World Gafei Last Updated: Oct/09/2026 220 views

On Feb 3, 2016, Yunnan local coffee fetched ¥15.18/kg while C-type futures hit 119.4¢/lb. See full market prices for greens and roasted beans.

Ever wondered how much coffee was really costing at origin and on the futures market back in early 2016? Whether you're tracking historical pricing trends or simply curious about the cost of green beans from Yunnan compared to global exchange rates, this snapshot from February 3, 2016, offers a rare look at actual numbers—right down to the cent per pound and yuan per kilo.

On February 3, 2016, the C-type coffee futures price closed at 119.4¢/lb (approximately ¥17.28/kg), down 1.65% from the previous day. The daily range was 116.75¢/lb (¥16.9/kg) to 120.5¢/lb (¥17.44/kg), with an opening price of 117.45¢/lb (¥17/kg). Meanwhile, Yunnan local fresh beans were purchased at 104.88¢/lb (about ¥15.18/kg).

Global Coffee Futures on Feb 3, 2016

The C-type coffee futures—widely tracked as a global benchmark—closed at 119.4¢ per pound on February 3, 2016. That converts to roughly ¥17.28 per kilogram. Trading opened at 117.45¢/lb (≈¥17/kg), peaked at 120.5¢/lb (≈¥17.44/kg), and bottomed out at 116.75¢/lb (≈¥16.9/kg). The close represented a 1.65% drop from the prior trading session. All figures originate from the New York Futures Exchange.

Yunnan Local Fresh Bean Price

On the same date, the purchase price for Yunnan local fresh coffee beans was recorded at 104.88¢ per pound. This equates to around ¥15.18 per kilogram. The data was provided by Nestlé Yunnan.

Specialty Green Coffee Bean Prices (Per 100g)

Here’s a breakdown of various single-origin green coffee prices per 100g as circulating in the specialty market:

Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Benti Machi Natural: ¥12.5
Yirgacheffe G1 Guddo Natural: ¥14
Yirgacheffe G1 Aricha Natural: ¥15
Yirgacheffe G2 Damaca Washed: ¥12.5
Yirgacheffe G2 Kochere Washed: ¥11
Sidamo G2 Washed: ¥11
Sidamo G1 Guji Natural: ¥12.5
Indonesia Mandheling G1 Lintong Wet-Hulled: ¥10.5
Sumatra Gayo 19+ Gayo Highlands Wet-Hulled: ¥15.5
Brazil SC14/SC16 Nanaminas Pulped Natural: ¥5.8
Costa Rica SHB Shuma Estate Natural: ¥19.5
Costa Rica SHB Diamond Mountain Washed: ¥11.5
Costa Rica SHB Santa Rosa Royal Washed: ¥10.5
Kenya AA Yala Estate Washed: ¥13.5
Panama SHB La Luisa Washed: ¥10
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 Pluma Verde 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 PB Chimi Estate Washed: ¥10.5
Rwanda Western Province Rutsiro Washed: ¥10.5
Nicaragua La Sabana, Madriz Honey: ¥16

Specialty Roasted Coffee Prices (Per 227g)

These roasted specialty coffee prices reflect common offerings in the market:

Yirgacheffe G3 Benti Machi 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 Light Roast Washed: ¥69
Sidamo G1 Guji Light Roast Natural: ¥79
Indonesia Mandheling G1 Lintong Medium-Dark Wet-Hulled: ¥79
Sumatra Gayo 19+ Gayo Highlands Medium-Dark Wet-Hulled: ¥105
Brazil SC14/SC16 Nanaminas Medium Roast Pulped Natural: ¥45
Costa Rica SHB Shuma Estate Medium Roast Natural: ¥128
Costa Rica SHB Diamond Mountain Medium-Dark Roast Washed: ¥69
Costa Rica SHB Santa Rosa Royal Medium-Dark Roast Washed: ¥69
Kenya AA Yala Estate Light Roast Washed: ¥85
Panama SHB La Luisa Medium Roast Washed: ¥69
Panama SHB Elida Estate Medium Roast Honey: ¥148
Colombia Huila Diamond Estate Medium Roast Washed: ¥112
Colombia Excelso Millennium Estate Medium-Dark Roast Washed: ¥69
Tanzania PB Kilimanjaro Medium Roast Washed: ¥68
El Salvador Ataisi Estate Medium Roast Washed: ¥89
El Salvador Himalaya Estate Medium Roast Pulped Natural: ¥75
Peru Cajamarca Medium-Dark Roast Washed: ¥75
Guatemala SHB Pluma Verde Medium Roast Natural: ¥128
Guatemala SHB Huehuetenango Medium-Dark Roast Washed: ¥69
Papua New Guinea PB Chimi Estate Medium-Dark Roast Washed: ¥69
Rwanda Western Province Rutsiro Medium Roast Washed: ¥69
Nicaragua La Sabana, Madriz Medium Roast Honey: ¥118
Indonesia Kopi Luwak G1 Sumatra Medium-Dark Wet-Hulled: ¥289

Blended Coffee Prices (Per 554g)

Market examples of blended coffee (espresso-oriented blends) included:

Italian Blend No. 2 (Medium-Dark Washed): ¥75 (full pound), ¥55 (half pound)
Commercial Blend (Medium-Dark Washed): ¥60 (full pound)

Feb 3, 2016: Yunnan Bean & Global Coffee Prices

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the C-type coffee futures price on February 3, 2016?

On February 3, 2016, the C-type coffee futures closed at 119.4¢ per pound, equivalent to approximately ¥17.28 per kilogram. The daily high was 120.5¢/lb (≈¥17.44/kg), the low was 116.75¢/lb (≈¥16.9/kg), and the opening price was 117.45¢/lb (≈¥17/kg). Prices dropped 1.65% from the previous day.

How much were Yunnan local fresh coffee beans selling for on February 3, 2016?

Yunnan local fresh coffee beans were purchased at 104.88¢ per pound on February 3, 2016, which is roughly ¥15.18 per kilogram. The data comes from Nestlé Yunnan.

What were some specialty green coffee prices per 100g on that date?

Green coffee prices ranged widely: for example, Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Benti Machi Natural was ¥12.5/100g, Panama SHB Elida Estate Honey was ¥25.5/100g, and Brazil SC14/SC16 Nanaminas Pulped Natural was ¥5.8/100g. The list includes multiple origins and processes.

What were the roasted specialty coffee prices per 227g listed?

Roasted coffee prices varied significantly: Kenya AA Yala Estate Light Roast Washed was ¥85/227g, Panama SHB Elida Estate Honey was ¥148/227g, and Indonesia Mandheling G1 Lintong Medium-Dark Wet-Hulled was ¥79/227g. Many other single-origin roasted options were tracked.

Were there any blended coffee prices mentioned?

Yes, Italian Blend No. 2 (medium-dark, washed) was ¥75 for a full pound and ¥55 for a half pound, while a Commercial Blend (medium-dark, washed) was ¥60 for a full pound.

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