Arabica Reaches New Historic High While Robusta Declines

Coffee prices ended Thursday’s (13) session moving in opposite directions on international exchanges, with Arabica reaching a new all-time high in near-term contracts in New York. According to the Carvalhaes Office, the supply scenario remains tight, with low stocks both in producing and consuming countries. This factor has supported prices and may create challenges for supplying domestic consumption and exports in the coming months. The March/25 Arabica contract rose 710 points to 438.90 cents/lbp, while longer-term contracts showed more moderate variations, with July/25 advancing just 90 points and September/25 falling 380 points.

Meanwhile, Robusta, traded in London, did not follow the same upward trend and closed the session lower after recovering some of its initial losses. Futures contracts recorded declines between $23 and $33 per ton, reflecting a more stable market compared to Arabica. This divergence may be related to lower speculation about Robusta supply compared to Arabica, which has been more affected by concerns over reduced stocks and global supply challenges.

In the Brazilian physical market, prices followed Arabica’s gains in New York, but liquidity remained low. Buyers stayed on the sidelines, purchasing only what was necessary to meet specific needs due to the sharp price increases. Type 6 Arabica saw significant gains, with highlights in Machado/MG, where prices rose 4.38%, and Espírito Santo do Pinhal/SP, up 3.45%. The Pulped Natural variety also appreciated, increasing by 3.33% in Espírito Santo do Pinhal/SP, reaching R$ 3,100.00 per bag. The market’s behavior in the coming days will depend on the evolution of international prices and how buyers react to this new price level. Fonte: Noticias Agrícolas Com novos recordes em NY, preços do café no mercado físico alcança patamar... - Notícias Agrícolas