The global coffee market recorded a notable decline in prices during September 2026 as increased Brazilian supply reached the market while international coffee trade continued to expand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the International Coffee Organization\u2019s September 2026 Coffee Market Report, the ICO Composite Indicator Price averaged 262.18 US cents\/lb<\/strong>, down 8.7% from August 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The decline was largely associated with increased availability from Brazil\u2019s harvest and expectations of stronger supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the same time, global green coffee exports reached 10.94 million 60-kg bags in August 2026<\/strong>, an increase of 15.6% compared with August 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All four major ICO group indicators declined during September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Colombian Milds<\/strong> averaged 356.15 US cents\/lb<\/strong>, down 8.1%, while Other Milds<\/strong> averaged 329.44 US cents\/lb<\/strong>, down 8.8%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Brazilian Naturals<\/strong> fell 9.9% to 290.19 US cents\/lb<\/strong>, while Robustas<\/strong> declined 7.3% to 167.49 US cents\/lb<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I-CIP volatility also declined to 10.0%<\/strong> in September from 13.7% in August, indicating a relatively calmer month for coffee prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the revised September 2026 Coffee Market Report published by the International Coffee Organization (ICO), New York Arabica futures averaged 280.68 US cents\/lb, declining 10.4% from August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n London Robusta futures averaged 154.28 US cents\/lb, down 8.0% over the same period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The New York\u2013London futures price differential narrowed by 13.2% to 126.40 US cents\/lb, compared with 145.60 US cents\/lb in August 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The narrowing differential reflects a sharper decline in Arabica futures prices relative to Robusta during September, alongside increased Brazilian coffee supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Revision note:<\/strong> This article incorporates the revised ICO September 2026 figures for New York and London futures prices, their monthly changes, and the New York\u2013London price differential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Increased Brazilian supply was one of the main bearish factors affecting the market during September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The report also points to an estimated global surplus for coffee year 2025\/26 following several years of deficit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Global production for coffee year 2025\/26 is estimated at 183.6 million 60-kg bags<\/strong>, compared with global consumption of approximately 180.6 million bags<\/strong>, implying a surplus of around 3 million bags<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, the market continues to face upside risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Low certified Arabica stocks, weather uncertainty and risks linked to El Ni\u00f1o continued to provide some support to prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Global green bean exports reached 10.94 million bags in August 2026<\/strong>, compared with 9.46 million bags in August 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Robusta was the largest contributor to the increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Robusta exports<\/strong> increased 22.4%<\/strong> to 4.36 million bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Brazilian Naturals<\/strong> increased 21.3%<\/strong> to 3.57 million bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other Milds<\/strong> increased 6.6%<\/strong> to 1.91 million bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Colombian Milds declined 5.6%<\/strong> to 1.09 million bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Total Arabica exports reached 6.58 million bags in August 2026<\/strong>, up 11.6% year on year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite this increase, Arabica\u2019s share of cumulative green bean exports during the first 11 months of coffee year 2025\/26 declined to 59.6%<\/strong>, compared with 63.5% during the same period a year earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the ICO report, this marked the first time Arabica\u2019s share had fallen below 60% during the first 11 months of a coffee year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Robusta\u2019s estimated share of global coffee production also increased to 43.1% in coffee year 2025\/26<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Global exports of all forms of coffee increased 14.6%<\/strong> to 12.55 million bags in August 2026<\/strong>, compared with 10.95 million bags in August 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regional performance was mixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Asia & Oceania:<\/strong> exports increased 23.1% to 4.03 million bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n South America:<\/strong> exports increased 20.2% to 5.98 million bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Africa:<\/strong> exports declined 1.8% to 1.74 million bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Caribbean, Mexico & Central America:<\/strong> exports declined 14.3% to 0.79 million bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Brazil and Viet Nam were among the strongest drivers of coffee export growth during the period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Viet Nam\u2019s Robusta exports increased 69.2%<\/strong> to 1.78 million bags<\/strong> in August 2026, while Brazil\u2019s Robusta exports increased 54.9%<\/strong> to 0.96 million bags<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Viet Nam\u2019s exports of all forms of coffee increased 48.0%<\/strong> to 2.24 million bags, while Brazil\u2019s total coffee exports increased 34.5%<\/strong> to 4.28 million bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Exports of soluble coffee increased 8.1% to 1.56 million bags<\/strong> in August 2026, compared with 1.44 million bags in August 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Viet Nam was the largest exporter of soluble coffee during the month, shipping approximately 0.43 million bags<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n September\u2019s data indicates that improving supply availability is becoming an increasingly important factor in the global coffee market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After an extended period dominated by concerns around production and inventories, fresh Brazilian supply has started to exert downward pressure on prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the same time, Robusta continues to strengthen its position in global coffee trade, supported by strong export growth from Viet Nam and Brazil and a declining Arabica share of cumulative green bean exports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lower prices, however, do not mean that market risks have disappeared. Tight certified Arabica stocks, weather uncertainty and continued shifts in production and trade flows may still generate renewed volatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For buyers and suppliers, understanding the market requires more than following daily prices. Export flows, production, consumption, origin performance and changes in global trade patterns all contribute to a clearer commercial view of the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCoffee Prices in September 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
New York and London Futures Prices and Arbitrage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What Pressured Coffee Prices?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Global Green Coffee Exports Rise 15.6%<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Robusta Continues to Gain Share<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Coffee Exports by Region<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Brazil and Viet Nam Drive Export Growth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Soluble Coffee Exports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cofdar Market Read<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Explore Global Coffee Market Data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n