Feb 19, 2016: Global & Yunnan Coffee Bean Prices

Ever wondered how much coffee actually costs at origin and on the global futures market? On a single day in February 2016, traders, roasters, and importers saw sharp details: international benchmark prices, regional farmgate rates in Yunnan, and the day’s going rates for single-origin green beans from around the world—all numbers that shape what ends up in your cup.

On February 19, 2016, C-type coffee futures closed at 114.75 US cents per pound (approximately ¥16.45/kg), down 0.15% from the previous day. The day ranged from a high of 115.8 cents/lb (¥16.6/kg) to a low of 113.85 cents/lb (¥16.32/kg), with an opening price of 115 cents/lb (¥16.49/kg).

What Were Yunnan Green Coffee Beans Worth That Day?

Local Yunnan farmgate prices for freshly picked coffee cherries were reported at 100.1 US cents per pound, equal to roughly ¥14.35 per kilogram. This figure comes directly from Nestlé Yunnan, reflecting the price paid to growers for unprocessed coffee at origin.

Daily Specialty Coffee Green Bean Prices (Per 100g)

The following are wholesale green bean prices for various single-origin coffees, listed at 100g units on February 19, 2016:

• Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Benti Machi (Natural): ¥12.5
• Yirgacheffe G1 (Guji, Natural): ¥14
• Yirgacheffe G1 (Aricha, Natural): ¥15
• Yirgacheffe G2 (Dama, Washed): ¥12.5
• Yirgacheffe G2 (Kochere, Washed): ¥11
• Sidamo G2 (Washed): ¥11
• Sidamo G1 (Gugi, Natural): ¥12.5
• Indonesia Mandheling G1 (Lintong, Wet-Hulled): ¥10.5
• Sumatra Aceh Gayo (19+ mesh, Wet-Hulled): ¥15.5
• Brazil SC14/16 (Nanaminas, Pulped Natural): ¥5.8
• Costa Rica SHB (Shumawa, 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 (Platano, 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 (Chimair, Washed): ¥10.5
• Rwanda Western Province (Washed): ¥10.5
• Nicaragua La Sabana (Honey): ¥16
• Honduras San Juanito (Washed): ¥10.5

Daily Specialty Coffee Roasted Bean Prices (Per 227g)

These are the 2016 prices for roasted specialty coffee, per 227g (8 oz) pack:

• Yirgacheffe G3 (Benti Machi, Medium): ¥78
• Yirgacheffe G1 (Guji, Medium): ¥85
• Yirgacheffe G1 (Aricha, Light): ¥95
• Yirgacheffe G2 (Dama, Light, Washed): ¥75
• Yirgacheffe G2 (Kochere, Light, Washed): ¥69
• Sidamo G2 (Washed, Light): ¥69
• Sidamo G1 (Gugi, Light, Natural): ¥79
• Indonesia Mandheling G1 (Lintong, Medium-Dark, Wet-Hulled): ¥79
• Sumatra Aceh Gayo (19+ mesh, Medium-Dark, Wet-Hulled): ¥105
• Brazil SC14/16 (Nanaminas, Medium, Pulped Natural): ¥45
• Costa Rica SHB (Shumawa, Medium, Natural): ¥128
• Costa Rica SHB (Diamond Mountain, Medium-Dark, Washed): ¥69
• Costa Rica SHB (San Roman Royal, Medium-Dark, Washed): ¥69
• Kenya AA (Yala, Light, Washed): ¥85
• Panama SHB (La Luisa, Medium, Washed): ¥69
• Panama SHB (Iletta, Medium, Washed): ¥75
• Panama SHB (Elida, Medium, Honey): ¥148
• Colombia Huila (Diamond, Medium, Washed): ¥112
• Colombia Excelso (Millennium, Medium-Dark, Washed): ¥69
• Tanzania PB (Kilimanjaro, Medium, Washed): ¥68
• El Salvador Ataisi (Medium, Washed): ¥89
• El Salvador Himalaya (Medium, Pulped Natural): ¥75
• Peru Cajamarca (Medium-Dark, Washed): ¥75
• Guatemala SHB (Platano, Medium, Natural): ¥128
• Guatemala SHB (Huehuetenango, Medium-Dark, Washed): ¥69
• Papua New Guinea (Chimair, Medium-Dark, Washed): ¥69
• Rwanda Western Province (Medium, Washed): ¥69
• Nicaragua La Sabana (Medium, Honey): ¥118
• Indonesia Kopi Luwak G1 (Medium-Dark, Wet-Hulled): ¥289
• Honduras San Juanito (Medium-Dark, Washed): ¥72

Daily Blended Coffee Prices (Per 554g)

These blended coffee prices are for 554g (1.2 lb) packs, also from February 19, 2016:

• Espresso Blend No. 2 (Medium-Dark, Washed): ¥75 (Half: ¥55)
• Commercial Blend (Medium-Dark, Washed, 5lb: ¥272)
• Commercial Brazilian (Dark): ¥38
• Commercial Colombian (Dark): ¥39
• Commercial Indonesian (Dark): ¥49
• Commercial Yirgacheffe (Medium-Dark): ¥52

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the C-market coffee futures price on February 19, 2016?

On February 19, 2016, C-type coffee futures closed at 114.75 US cents per pound, equivalent to approximately ¥16.45 per kilogram. The daily range was 113.85–115.8 cents/lb (¥16.32–16.6/kg), with an opening price of 115 cents/lb (¥16.49/kg), and a slight drop of 0.15% from the prior day.

How much were Yunnan green coffee beans worth locally on that date?

Yunnan local farmgate prices for freshly harvested coffee cherries were 100.1 US cents per pound, or roughly ¥14.35 per kilogram, according to data provided by Nestlé Yunnan.

What were the prices for specialty green coffee beans per 100g on February 19, 2016?

Green coffee bean prices ranged widely: Ethiopian Yirgacheffe naturals were ¥12.5–15, washed Yirgacheffe and Sidamo offerings were ¥11–12.5, Sumatra wet-hulled beans ranged from ¥10.5–15.5, while premium lots like Panama Elida honey processed reached ¥25.5 per 100g.

How much did roasted specialty coffee cost per 227g on that day?

Roasted specialty coffee prices per 227g pack varied by origin and process: light-roasted Yirgacheffe Aricha reached ¥95, Panama Elida honey was ¥148, while Brazilian pulped natural and Sumatra wet-hulled offerings were ¥45 and ¥105 respectively.

What were the blended coffee prices listed for 554g packs?

Blended coffee prices for 554g packs included an espresso blend at ¥75, commercial blends starting at ¥38, and a medium-dark Yirgacheffe blend at ¥52. A half pack of the espresso blend was ¥55.

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