Global and Yunnan Coffee Prices on February 26, 2016

If you’ve ever wondered what coffee cost at every link in the chain back in early 2016—from global futures to farmgate prices in Yunnan, and from Ethiopian naturals to Panamanian Geisha—here’s your detailed breakdown. This snapshot from February 26, 2016, shows the market rates for both raw and roasted coffees, giving insight into historical pricing and origin economics.

On February 26, 2016, C-type coffee futures closed at 115.15 US cents per pound (approx. 16.57 RMB/kg), up 0.1% from the previous day. Yunnan local fresh beans were purchased at 100.62 US cents/pound (approx. 14.47 RMB/kg). Below are the day’s exact green and roasted coffee prices per unit.

Global Coffee Futures Price (Feb 26, 2016)

Coffee futures (C-type) closed at 115.15 US cents per pound (about 16.57 RMB/kg). The opening price was 115.4 US cents/pound (approx. 16.59 RMB/kg), with a daily high of 117 US cents/pound (16.82 RMB/kg) and low of 115.15 US cents/pound (16.57 RMB/kg). This represented a 0.1% increase from the prior day. (Source: New York Futures Exchange)

Yunnan Local Green Bean Price (Feb 26, 2016)

The local purchase price for fresh Yunnan beans was 100.62 US cents per pound, equivalent to approximately 14.47 RMB/kg. (Source: Nestlé Yunnan)

Single-Origin Green and Roasted Coffee Prices (per Unit, Feb 26, 2016)

Below are the recorded 2016 prices for green and roasted single-origin coffees, listed per 100g (green) or 227g (roasted), with process and origin details included.

Green Coffee (100g prices)

• Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Bench Maji – Natural: 12.5 RMB
• Yirgacheffe G1 – Guddo – Natural: 14 RMB
• Yirgacheffe G1 – Aricha – Natural: 15 RMB
• Yirgacheffe G2 – Damaca 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/SC16 – Minas – Pulped Natural: 5.8 RMB
• Costa Rica SHB – Shumarva Estate – 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 – Millennium Estate – Washed: 11 RMB
• Tanzania PB – Kilimanjaro – Washed: 9.5 RMB
• Guatemala SHB – Finca Platina – 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 – Chimiir Estate – Washed: 10.5 RMB
• Rwanda – Western Province – Washed: 10.5 RMB
• Nicaragua – La Sabana, Madriz – Honey: 16 RMB
• Honduras San Juanillo – Washed: 10.5 RMB

Roasted Coffee (227g prices)

• Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Bench Maji G3 – Medium – Natural: 78 RMB
• Yirgacheffe G1 – Guddo – Medium – Natural: 85 RMB
• Yirgacheffe G1 – Aricha – Light – Natural: 95 RMB
• Yirgacheffe G2 – Damaca Co-op – Light – Washed: 75 RMB
• Yirgacheffe G2 – Kochere – Light – Washed: 69 RMB
• Sidamo G2 – Sidamo – Light – Washed: 69 RMB
• Sidamo G1 – Guji – Light – Natural: 79 RMB
• Indonesia Mandheling G1 – Lintong – Medium-Dark – Wet-Hulled: 79 RMB
• Sumatra Aceh Gayo – Medium-Dark – Wet-Hulled: 105 RMB
• Brazil SC14/SC16 – Minas – Medium – Pulped Natural: 45 RMB
• Costa Rica SHB – Shumarva Estate – Medium – Natural: 128 RMB
• Costa Rica SHB – Diamond Mountain – Medium-Dark – Washed: 69 RMB
• Costa Rica SHB – San Roman Royal – Medium-Dark – Washed: 69 RMB
• Kenya AA – Yala Estate – Light – Washed: 85 RMB
• Panama SHB – La Luisa – Medium – Washed: 69 RMB
• Panama SHB – Elita Estate – Medium – Washed: 75 RMB
• Panama SHB – Elida Estate – Medium – Honey: 148 RMB
• Colombia Huila (Diamond Estate) – Medium – Washed: 112 RMB
• Colombia Excelso – Millennium Estate – Medium-Dark – Washed: 69 RMB
• Tanzania PB – Kilimanjaro – Medium – Washed: 68 RMB
• El Salvador – Ataisi Estate – Medium – Washed: 89 RMB
• El Salvador – Himalaya Estate – Medium – Pulped Natural: 75 RMB
• Peru Cajamarca – Medium-Dark – Washed: 75 RMB
• Guatemala SHB – Finca Platina – Medium – Natural: 128 RMB
• Guatemala SHB – Huehuetenango – Medium-Dark – Washed: 69 RMB
• Papua New Guinea – Chimiir Estate – Medium-Dark – Washed: 69 RMB
• Rwanda – Western Province – Medium – Washed: 69 RMB
• Nicaragua – La Sabana, Madriz – Medium – Honey: 118 RMB
• Indonesia Kopi Luwak G1 – Medium-Dark – Wet-Hulled: 289 RMB
• Honduras San Juanillo – Medium-Dark – Washed: 72 RMB

Blends (554g prices)

• Espresso Blend No. 2 – Medium-Dark – Washed: 75 RMB (half pound: 55 RMB)
• Commercial Blend – Medium-Dark – Washed: 60 RMB (5 lb: 272 RMB)
• Commercial Brazil – Dark: 38 RMB
• Commercial Colombia – Dark: 39 RMB
• Commercial Indonesia – Dark: 49 RMB
• Commercial Yirgacheffe – Medium-Dark: 52 RMB

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the C-type coffee futures price on February 26, 2016?

On February 26, 2016, C-type coffee futures closed at 115.15 US cents per pound, roughly equivalent to 16.57 RMB/kg. The day’s price range was 115.15–117 US cents/pound, with an opening price of 115.4 US cents/pound and a slight 0.1% increase from the previous day.

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

Yunnan local fresh beans were purchased at 100.62 US cents per pound on February 26, 2016, approximately 14.47 RMB/kg. This farmgate price was reported by Nestlé Yunnan.

What were some of the most expensive single-origin greens listed for 2016?

The most expensive green coffee on the list was Panama SHB Elida Estate honey processed at 25.5 RMB per 100g, followed by Costa Rica SHB Shumarva Estate natural at 19.5 RMB and Panama SHB Elita Estate washed at 11 RMB.

Which roasted coffee had the highest price per 227g in the list?

The most expensive roasted coffee was Panama SHB Elida Estate honey processed at 148 RMB for 227g, followed by Indonesia Kopi Luwak G1 wet-hulled at 289 RMB for 227g and Panama SHB Shumarva Estate natural at 128 RMB.

Were there any Brazilian or Colombian coffees listed, and what were their prices?

Yes, Brazilian SC14/SC16 Minas pulped natural was 5.8 RMB/100g green and 45 RMB/227g roasted. Colombian Huila Diamond Estate washed was 16 RMB/227g roasted, and Excelso Millennium Estate washed was 11 RMB/227g.

Did the report include any blended coffees and their pricing?

Yes, blends listed included Espresso Blend No. 2 (75 RMB/554g), Commercial Blend (60 RMB/554g), Commercial Brazil (38 RMB/554g), Commercial Colombia (39 RMB/554g), Commercial Indonesia (49 RMB/554g), and Commercial Yirgacheffe (52 RMB/554g).

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