Those of us who rely on a morning coffee fix to kick-start the day may soon find it getting more expensive. Coffee prices on international commodity markets soared to their highest level on record last week.

The price of Arabica beans, the most commonly used beans in global coffee production, rose to $3.44 a pound, marking an increase of more than 80% this year. Similarly, Robusta beans reached a fresh high in September.

Coffee traders are now anticipating smaller crops due to extreme weather conditions in Brazil and Vietnam, two of the world’s largest coffee producers. Brazil experienced its worst drought in 70 years during August and September, followed by heavy rains in October. Vietnam, which primarily grows Robusta beans, has also faced drought and significant rainfall during 2025.

At the same time, the global demand for coffee continues to rise. For instance, China, a country not traditionally known for coffee consumption, has doubled its coffee intake over the last decade.

In recent years, major coffee roasters have absorbed rising costs to keep prices steady for customers and maintain their market share. However, some experts believe this may soon change, with price increases being passed on to consumers.

See: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c36pgrrjllyo