ed to high coffee prices. The average price (FOB) of all coffee types was 187.42 dollars per 60-kilo bag, 20% higher than in the 2013/14 crop. Besides, the high amount of Robusta coffee available in the Brazilian market pushed up prices.
Regarding the 2015/16 crop, it is early to estimate the pace of shipments. However, harvesting is signalizing percentage of smaller grains. In July, agents believe exports might be lower than in June. Rains at the beginning of harvesting hampered fieldwork. Coffee available now has low quality and size.
Source: comunicaffe.com/arabica-prices-in-201415-are-33-percent-up-average-of-previous-season-says-cepea/
