Coffee price surges to highest on record

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Coffee price surges to highest on record

BBC
By João da Silva
December 10, 2024

Coffee drinkers may soon see their morning treat get more expensive, as the price of coffee on international commodity markets has hit its highest level on record.

On Tuesday, the price for Arabica beans, which account for most global production, topped $3.44 a pound (0.45kg), having jumped more than 80% this year. The cost of Robusta beans, meanwhile, hit a fresh high in September.

It comes as coffee traders expect crops to shrink after the world's two largest producers, Brazil and Vietnam, were hit by bad weather and the drink's popularity continues to grow.

One expert told the BBC coffee brands were considering putting prices up in the new year.

While in recent years major coffee roasters have been able to absorb price hikes to keep customers happy and maintain market share, it looks like that's about to change, according to Vinh Nguyen, the chief executive of Tuan Loc Commodities.

"Brands like JDE Peet (the owner of the Douwe Egberts brand), Nestlé and all that, have [previously] taken the hit from higher raw material prices to themselves," he said.

"But right now they are almost at a tipping point. A lot of them are mulling a price increase in supermarkets in [the first quarter] of 2025."

At an event for investors in November, a top Nestlé executive said the coffee industry was facing "tough times", admitting his company would have to adjust its prices and pack sizes.

"We are not immune to the price of coffee, far from it," said David Rennie, Nestlé's head of coffee brands.

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[libertybele]

I usually buy the Kpods in bulk and haven't purchased any in awhile to notice.

I did notice though that the paper towels that I normally buy went up $2.00!!! 

No worries though our SS COLA should cover the increase in prices. 

[IsailedawayfromFR]

Got a stack of about 20 1 pound packages already

[mountaineer]

I had a freezer full, but am down to one bag of regular and one decaf. I think the brand we like is at a good price at Kroger for a few more weeks, so I'll stock up on this week's shopping trip.

[mystery-ak]

I have to go to Sams tomorrow I better get some...

[Kamaji]

Good thing I no longer drink coffee!

[240B]

Got a stack of about 20 1 pound packages already

Me too. Have about 50 pounds in sealed storage.
Should last me for a few years.