World coffee prices have reached record levels
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World coffee prices have reached record levels

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Source:  Bloomberg

Arabica coffee futures on the New York Stock Exchange rose 4.9% to $3,446 a pound, the highest since 1972.

Points of attention

  • The record rise in global coffee prices is attributed to prolonged drought in Brazil and adverse weather conditions in Vietnam, leading to concerns about shortages and price impacts.
  • Analysts predict a record shortage of coffee in the market in the upcoming seasons, with Brazil and Vietnam projected to fall short of meeting the demand, causing significant deficits.
  • Rising coffee prices may result in cost increases for roasters and cafes, ultimately affecting consumers through potential price adjustments.
  • Forecasts indicate that Brazil's Arabica crop production is expected to decline significantly, leading to another supply shortfall and exacerbating the global coffee market's challenges.
  • The concerns surrounding Brazil's coffee production highlight the critical nature of the situation, emphasizing the need for strategic measures to address the potential future shortages and price fluctuations.

What is known about the record rise in global coffee prices

According to the journalists of the publication, since the beginning of the year, Arabica prices have generally increased by 80%.

The situation is said to be complicated by a prolonged drought in Brazil, which remains the world's largest producer of Arabica.

In addition, unfavorable weather conditions in Vietnam, where the world's largest amount of robusta coffee is grown, affected the growth of coffee prices.

Coffee prices have risen to a record in the world
A cup of coffee

In Vietnam, coffee crops in particular were hit first by prolonged drought during growth and then by heavy rains during harvest.

Analysts also downgraded forecasts for Brazil's Arabica crop.

What forecasts do analysts make regarding the future harvest and production of coffee

In particular, in the next season, Brazil is expected to produce only 34.4 million bags of Arabica, which is about 11 million less than according to forecasts made in September of this year.

Thus, world coffee production will not reach the current demand level of 8.5 million bags in the 2025-2026 season, which will prove a record deficit over the past 5 years.

Concerns about Brazil's 2025-26 Arabica crop grew this week. Recent crop surveys indicate production in the range of 30 million bags, which will lead to another supply shortfall, explains Marex Group analyst Steve Pollard.

Rising prices could lead to further cost increases for roasters and cafes, which will be forced to raise prices and give up discounts.

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Another hot spot. Putin has chosen a new target in Europe

What to expect from Putin next?
Source:  Politico

The UK government is sounding the alarm over the sharp escalation of tensions in the Western Balkans, with regional leaders convinced that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will seize the opportunity.

Points of attention

  • British Foreign Secretary David Lemmy cautions against ignoring the problems in the Western Balkans, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to prevent the region from becoming a playground for Russia.
  • The Western Balkans are identified as 'another hot spot' with the risk of ongoing conflicts and unrest if decisive actions are not taken to counter Putin's manipulative tactics.

What to expect from Putin next?

According to British politicians and officials, the Western Balkans have recently become "another hot spot."

This was publicly warned by British Foreign Secretary David Lemmy.

According to him, despite the fact that Russia continues its war against Ukraine, it also exerts a strong influence on the region.

"You would be foolish to turn your back on the Western Balkans, where there are still problems that need to be solved," the British Foreign Secretary stressed.

More and more European leaders are concerned that Putin will try to exploit ethnic and religious tensions in the Balkans for his own purposes.

There is a high probability that Moscow will try to incite further unrest, strengthening its own interests and creating even more problems at the EU borders.

They must move forward now, otherwise they will continue to be Russia's playground, a British politician has warned the Western Balkans.

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