2016 March 30 Coffee Prices: Global Futures, Yunnan Spot, and Market Rates

If you’ve ever wondered how much coffee was really worth on a specific day—especially in 2016—you’re not alone. Traders, roasters, and producers all rely on daily pricing to make sourcing, roasting, and pricing decisions. One particular date, March 30, 2016, offers a rare snapshot of global and local coffee economics converging.

On March 30, 2016, the C-type coffee futures closed at 114.35 US cents per pound, equal to roughly 16.522 yuan per kilogram. That day’s price had dropped 4.65% from the previous day. The day started at 118 cents per pound (17.049 yuan/kg), peaked at 118.05 cents (17.056 yuan/kg), and bottomed out at 113.6 cents (16.413 yuan/kg).

What Were C-Type Coffee Futures on March 30, 2016?

Coffee futures are standardized contracts traded on exchanges, and the “C-type” refers to a specific arabica coffee contract used as the global benchmark. On March 30, 2016, the C-type coffee futures closed at 114.35 US cents per pound. In yuan, that equates to approximately 16.522 yuan per kilogram. The opening price that day was 118 cents per pound (17.049 yuan/kg), with an intraday high of 118.05 cents (17.056 yuan/kg) and a low of 113.6 cents (16.413 yuan/kg). Compared to the prior trading day, the price fell by 4.65%. These figures come directly from the New York Futures Exchange.

What Was the Local Green Bean Purchase Price in Yunnan That Day?

While global futures set the broad market tone, local prices reflect regional supply chains. On March 30, 2016, the local purchase price for fresh coffee cherries in Yunnan was reported at 99.82 US cents per pound. This equates to around 14.422 yuan per kilogram. The data was provided by Nestlé Yunnan, reflecting what processors were paying for freshly picked beans at origin.

How Do These Prices Compare?

The C-type futures price (114.35 cents/lb) was significantly higher than the Yunnan local cherry price (99.82 cents/lb), highlighting the gap between raw cherry value and the global roasted bean market. This difference covers processing, milling, exporting, roasting, and branding. In simple terms, the farmer or picker in Yunnan received less than the global commodity rate, even as international futures fluctuated due to macro factors like currency, weather, and demand.

Why Do Coffee Futures Matter?

Coffee futures act as financial tools for hedging risk. Roasters lock in prices months in advance to avoid volatility, while producers use them to gauge future income. The March 30, 2016, figure is part of a long dataset that shows how supply chain actors respond to market signals. For specialty coffee professionals, understanding these numbers helps explain pricing trends and origin economics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the C-type coffee futures price on March 30, 2016?

The C-type coffee futures closed at 114.35 US cents per pound on March 30, 2016. That equals approximately 16.522 yuan per kilogram. The day’s range was 113.6–118.05 cents per pound (16.413–17.056 yuan/kg), with an opening price of 118 cents (17.049 yuan/kg). The price dropped 4.65% from the previous day.

What was the Yunnan local coffee cherry purchase price that same day?

On March 30, 2016, the local green coffee cherry price in Yunnan was 99.82 US cents per pound, roughly 14.422 yuan per kilogram. This figure comes from Nestlé Yunnan and represents what buyers paid for freshly harvested cherries at the farm level.

Why was the futures price higher than the Yunnan local price?

The C-type futures price reflects the global roasted coffee market, including processing, exporting, and roasting costs. The Yunnan local price is for raw coffee cherries before processing. The difference accounts for value-added steps and market positioning, often leaving less for the origin farmer despite high global prices.

Where do these coffee price numbers come from?

The C-type futures data is sourced from the New York Futures Exchange. The Yunnan local cherry price is provided by Nestlé Yunnan. Both are factual figures recorded for March 30, 2016, and reflect real market activity on that date.

How does this historical data help today’s coffee professionals?

Historical prices like those from March 30, 2016, show pricing trends, origin economics, and risk factors. They help roasters, traders, and producers understand how global and local markets interact, aiding in better decision-making around sourcing, contracts, and pricing strategies.

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