Arabica Retains Small Weekly Gain as Robusta Slides (23 October 2026)
Coffee finished Friday lower as another attempt to recover above 310 cents failed in New York. December Arabica settled at 307.45 cents/lb, down 5.00 cents or 1.60%, after trading between 305.30 and 314.90.
The late-week retreat left December just 0.61% above the previous Friday’s settlement. March finished the week 0.37% lower, showing that the remaining weekly gain was concentrated in the nearby contract.
Robusta had a weaker finish. November fell 1.82% to $3,228/t, completing a fourth consecutive daily decline and a weekly loss of 5.45%. January settled at $3,242/t, down 1.79% on the day and 4.79% over the week.
| Contract | Settlement | Daily change | Change % | Session range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabica December 2026 | 307.45 cents/lb | −5.00 cents | −1.60% | 305.30–314.90 |
| Arabica March 2027 | 293.40 cents/lb | −4.05 cents | −1.36% | 291.60–299.30 |
| Arabica May 2027 | 289.00 cents/lb | −3.45 cents | −1.18% | 287.35–294.35 |
| Robusta November 2026 | $3,228/t | −$60 | −1.82% | $3,221–3,409 |
| Robusta January 2027 | $3,242/t | −$59 | −1.79% | $3,232–3,363 |
| Robusta March 2027 | $3,229/t | −$45 | −1.37% | $3,215–3,334 |
