Coffee Rebounds but Arabica Ends the Week Down 6.6% (30 October 2026)
Coffee recovered on Friday, but the rebound left both markets lower for the week and October. December Arabica gained 1.75 cents, or 0.61%, to settle at 287.20 cents/lb, ending six consecutive daily declines. It traded between 283.30 and 291.50 cents and finished 4.30 cents below its high.
The recovery was concentrated in December. March edged up just 0.05 cent to 276.80, while May and subsequent deliveries declined. In London, January Robusta rose $28, or 0.88%, to $3,204/t after trading between $3,171 and $3,220.
| Contract | Friday settlement | Daily change | Weekly change | October change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabica December 2026 | 287.20 cents/lb | +0.61% | −6.59% | −1.20% |
| Arabica March 2027 | 276.80 cents/lb | +0.02% | −5.66% | −2.07% |
| Arabica May 2027 | 272.75 cents/lb | −0.09% | −5.62% | −2.54% |
| Robusta November 2026 | $3,219/t | +1.32% | −0.28% | −6.56% |
| Robusta January 2027 | $3,204/t | +0.88% | −1.17% | −6.37% |
| Robusta March 2027 | $3,193/t | +0.82% | −1.11% | −6.25% |
Weekly and monthly returns compare each contract with its own settlement on 23 October and 30 September, respectively. December Arabica lost 20.25 cents over the week; January Robusta fell $38. Robusta had reached its lowest level since March 2024 earlier in the week.
