Feb 17 2016: Yunnan Bean & Global Coffee Price Snapshot

If you’ve ever wondered how much coffee farmers in Yunnan actually earn compared to global market rates—or why your local café’s pricing might seem disconnected from ‘farmgate’ costs—here’s the raw data from February 17, 2016, that fills in the gap. This snapshot compares what Yunnan growers were paid for freshly harvested beans against the prevailing international futures price and a wide range of specialty-grade green and roasted coffees available that same week.

On February 17, 2016, Yunnan local fresh beans were purchased at 101.45¢/lb (¥14.56/kg), while the C-type international coffee futures closed at 116.1¢/lb (≈¥16.66/kg), down 1.4% from the prior day. Futures opened at 113.75¢/lb (≈¥16.33/kg), hit a daily high of 117.25¢/lb (≈¥16.83/kg) and a low of 113.75¢/lb (≈¥16.33/kg).

Yunnan Local Fresh Bean Pricing

The local purchase price for freshly harvested Yunnan beans on February 17, 2016, was reported at 101.45¢/lb, equivalent to approximately ¥14.56 per kilogram. This figure comes directly from Nestlé Yunnan, reflecting the farmgate value for green coffee in the region on that date.

International Coffee Futures (C-Market)

On the same day, the C-type international coffee futures price stood at 116.1¢/lb (about ¥16.66/kg). The daily trading range saw an opening bid of 113.75¢/lb (≈¥16.33/kg), a peak of 117.25¢/lb (≈¥16.83/kg), and a low of 113.75¢/lb (≈¥16.33/kg). By market close, the price had decreased by 1.4% compared to the previous trading day. These figures are sourced from the New York Futures Exchange.

Specialty Coffee Market Green Bean Prices (per 100g)

Here’s a breakdown of various single-origin green beans and their 100g prices as circulating in the specialty market on that date:

• Ethiopia Banchiemaji (natural): ¥12.5
• Yirgacheffe G1 (Guidi, natural): ¥14
• Yirgacheffe G1 (Aricha, natural): ¥15
• Yirgacheffe G2 (Dama, washed): ¥12.5
• Yirgacheffe G2 (Kochere, washed): ¥11
• Sidamo G2 (washed): ¥11
• Sidamo G1 (Gujji, natural): ¥12.5
• Indonesia Mandheling G1 (Lintong, wet-hulled): ¥10.5
• Sumatra Aceh Gayo (wet-hulled): ¥15.5
• Brazil SC14/SC16 (N. Minas, pulped natural): ¥5.8
• Costa Rica SHB (Shumava, natural): ¥19.5
• Costa Rica SHB (Diamond Mountain, washed): ¥11.5
• Costa Rica SHB (San Roman Royal, washed): ¥10.5
• Kenya AA (Yala, washed): ¥13.5
• Panama SHB (La Luisa, washed): ¥10
• Panama SHB (Iletta, washed): ¥11
• Panama SHB (Elida, honey): ¥25.5
• Colombia Huila (Diamond Estate, washed): ¥16
• Colombia Excelso (Millennium, washed): ¥11
• Tanzania PB (Kilimanjaro, washed): ¥9.5
• Guatemala SHB (Plaza, natural): ¥19.5
• Guatemala SHB (Huehuetenango, washed): ¥10
• El Salvador Ataisi (washed): ¥13.5
• El Salvador Himalaya (pulped natural): ¥12.5
• Peru Cajamarca (washed): ¥12.5
• Papua New Guinea (Chimel, washed): ¥10.5
• Rwanda Western Province (washed): ¥10.5
• Nicaragua La Sabana (honey): ¥16

Specialty Coffee Roasted Bean Prices (per 227g)

For roasted beans, the 227g (½ lb) prices included:

• Yirgacheffe G3 (Banchiemaji, medium roast, natural): ¥78
• Yirgacheffe G1 (Guidi, medium roast, natural): ¥85
• Yirgacheffe G1 (Aricha, light roast, natural): ¥95
• Yirgacheffe G2 (Dama, light roast, washed): ¥75
• Yirgacheffe G2 (Kochere, light roast, washed): ¥69
• Sidamo G2 (light roast, washed): ¥69
• Sidamo G1 (Gujji, light roast, natural): ¥79
• Indonesia Mandheling G1 (Lintong, medium-dark roast, wet-hulled): ¥79
• Sumatra Aceh Gayo (medium-dark roast, wet-hulled): ¥105
• Brazil SC14/SC16 (medium roast, pulped natural): ¥45
• Costa Rica SHB (Shumava, medium roast, natural): ¥128
• Costa Rica SHB (Diamond Mountain, medium-dark roast, washed): ¥69
• Costa Rica SHB (San Roman Royal, medium-dark roast, washed): ¥69
• Kenya AA (Yala, light roast, washed): ¥85
• Panama SHB (La Luisa, medium roast, washed): ¥69
• Panama SHB (Iletta, medium roast, washed): ¥75
• Panama SHB (Elida, medium roast, honey): ¥148
• Colombia Huila (medium roast, washed): ¥112
• Colombia Excelso (medium-dark roast, washed): ¥69
• Tanzania PB (medium roast, washed): ¥68
• El Salvador Ataisi (medium roast, washed): ¥89
• El Salvador Himalaya (medium roast, pulped natural): ¥75
• Peru Cajamarca (medium-dark roast, washed): ¥75
• Guatemala SHB (Plaza, medium roast, natural): ¥128
• Guatemala SHB (Huehuetenango, medium-dark roast, washed): ¥69
• Papua New Guinea (Chimel, medium-dark roast, washed): ¥69
• Rwanda Western Province (medium roast, washed): ¥69
• Nicaragua La Sabana (medium roast, honey): ¥118
• Indonesia Kopi Luwak (medium-dark roast, wet-hulled): ¥289

Specialty Coffee Blends (per 554g)

Blend prices for 554g (1 lb) portions were:

• Espresso Blend #2 (medium-dark roast, washed): ¥75 (½ lb: ¥55)
• Commercial Blend (medium-dark roast, washed): ¥60

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the international coffee futures price on February 17, 2016?

On February 17, 2016, the C-type international coffee futures price was 116.1¢ per pound, which equates to approximately ¥16.66 per kilogram. The daily range was 113.75¢–117.25¢ per pound, with the market closing down 1.4% from the previous day.

How much were Yunnan local fresh beans selling for that same day?

Yunnan local fresh beans were purchased at 101.45¢ per pound (approximately ¥14.56 per kilogram) on February 17, 2016, according to data provided by Nestlé Yunnan.

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

Green coffee prices ranged widely: for example, Yirgacheffe G1 (Aricha, natural) was ¥15 per 100g, Kenya AA (Yala, washed) was ¥13.5, and Panama SHB (Elida, honey) reached ¥25.5 per 100g. Other origins like Sumatra and Brazil were listed at ¥15.5 and ¥5.8 per 100g respectively.

What were the roasted coffee prices for 227g bags on February 17, 2016?

Roasted coffee prices varied significantly: Panama SHB (Elida, honey) was ¥148 per 227g, Sumatra Aceh Gayo (medium-dark roast, wet-hulled) was ¥105, and Ethiopia Yirgacheffe G1 (Aricha, natural) was ¥95. Milder roasts like Yirgacheffe G2 (Kochere, washed) were ¥69 per 227g.

Were there any blended coffee options listed with their prices?

Yes, two blends were listed: Espresso Blend #2 (medium-dark roast, washed) was ¥75 per 554g, and Commercial Blend (medium-dark roast, washed) was ¥60 per 554g. Half-pound packs were also available for the espresso blend at ¥55.

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