Here’s what the global coffee market looked like in June 2026.
- 12.4 million bags exported in May
- Arabica exports down 8.3% year-on-year
- Robusta up 4.7% — continuing its strong run
- I-CIP at 248.89 US cents/lb — a 2.8% dip from May
Full report: https://t.co/GrXvd3WP4v
On 16 July, the ICO joins the DIASCA Dialogue to present how the ICO Coffee Public-Private Task Force will develop Voluntary Guidelines to support the design and governance of national geo-referenced coffee plot databases. Register: https://t.co/oZsjpbJiqk
Yesterday (1st July), H.E. Ambassador José Patrício signed and deposited the instrument of ratification for the International Coffee Agreement 2022 on behalf of the Government of Angola.
#Coffee#Angola#ICO#Sustainability
Our May 2026 Monthly Coffee Factsheet is out and here are the highlights:
Global exports reached 12.1 million bags in April; 2026 Robusta is on the rise: up 10.3% compared to last year
Want to dig deeper into the numbers? Visit https://t.co/GrXvd3WP4v
At the event “3ª Jornada: o Mercado, o Carbono e o Café Regenerativo” in Minas Gerais yesterday, our ED Vanusia Nogueira took to the stage to address one of the most pressing questions facing the coffee sector: Where are we and where are we going?
Ambassador Mauro Furlan presented his credentials to ICO Executive Director today in London, marking the start of his role as Brazil's Permanent Representative to the Organization. Brazil is a key partner in building a stronger, more sustainable global coffee sector.
Today at Conferenza CO[OPERA] 2026 in Rome, ICO ED Vanúsia Nogueira joined Mr Andrea Illy on stage for a session on the Italian strategy for the coffee sector under Italy’s Mattei Plan for Africa, implemented through UNIDO’s ACT Programme.
#Coopera2026#ICO#Africa
The I-CIP averaged 266.24 US cents/lb in April 2026, a 2.7% decrease from March 2026. Market appeared to weigh two opposing forces: the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which pushed up the crude oil price by 55.8% and shipping freight costs by 43.6%.
https://t.co/QFvglee6J3
After months of decline, the coffee market is showing early signs of stabilization. In March 2026, the ICO Composite Indicator Price (I-CIP) edged up 2.3% to 273.70 US cents/lb, suggesting a pause in the recent downward trend.
The I-CIP averaged 267.57 US cents/lb, down 9.9% from January, while global green bean exports rose 12.7% year-on-year to 10.85 million bags. Strong Robusta shipments—up 49.1%—continue to reshape trade flows and reduce Arabica’s share of exports. https://t.co/cEal06v3p2
A historic moment for the global coffee community
The United Nations General Assembly has officially designated 1 October as International Coffee Day, recognizing coffee’s importance to economies, cultures and livelihoods around the world.
Yesterday (10 March) we were in Brasília for the inauguration ceremony of the new leadership of Embrapa Café, an important institution dedicated exclusively to technological development and innovation in Brazilian coffee production.
This International Women’s Day, we recognize the women who cultivate, lead, innovate and inspire across the coffee world.
Their work strengthens communities and builds a more sustainable future for coffee.
#InternationalWomensMonth
Our campaign video “Coffee Is Part of the Solution” is now available in four languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese and French. The video highlights how coffee supports livelihoods, sustainability and resilience.
We welcome Côte d’Ivoire's ratification of the International Coffee Agreement 2022, deposited last week by H.E. Ambassador Aly Touré. The country reinforces its commitment to multilateral cooperation and to a sustainable, transparent and resilient global coffee sector for all.
Some say it with flowers.
We say it with coffee.
Happy Valentine’s Day ☕️❤️
Tag here that person you want to invite for a coffee today!
#valentinesday#coffeelovers
Coffee prices have continued to fall since the end of January. The ICO Composite Indicator Price reached a six-month low of 262.1 US cents/lb on 6 February, as improved supply expectations for Brazil and a stronger US dollar weighed on the market.
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