☕ Coffee Prices in 2025: Why Your Morning Cup Costs More
Global Coffee Prices Hit Record Highs
Coffee lovers worldwide are feeling the pinch. In 2025, global coffee prices have surged — with Arabica beans trading above 390 cents per pound and Robusta climbing more than 30% compared to last year. For everyday drinkers, this means higher costs at the supermarket and in cafés.
Quick facts:
Arabica “other mild” coffee: ~397.6 US cents/lb (May 2025).
Specialty retail prices: up 7.6% year-over-year.
Grocery coffee in the U.S.: up more than 20% in some markets.
What’s Driving the Price Surge?
Several forces are combining to push prices higher:
Climate & weather extremes → Droughts in Brazil and El Niño impacts cut supply.
Trade tensions & tariffs → U.S. tariffs on Brazilian imports added cost pressure.
Low inventories → Global coffee stocks are at multi-year lows.
Rising demand → Expanding coffee culture in Asia and steady demand in North America/Europe.
Impact on Consumers & Businesses
The rise in coffee prices is visible at every level:
At supermarkets: A bag of roasted coffee now costs 20–25% more than in 2024.
At cafés: Cities like San Francisco report that coffee prices are rising faster than inflation.
For small roasters: Many face tough choices — either absorb the cost or pass it on to customers.
Outlook: Will Coffee Stay Expensive?
Analysts suggest that prices may stay high through 2025, but could ease in 2026 if global production rebounds.
World Bank forecast: Coffee prices will remain elevated this year, but risks (weather, tariffs, currency shifts) could keep the market volatile.
Production outlook: Higher yields expected in Brazil and Vietnam next year could bring relief.
Why This Matters for You as a Coffee Drinker
When you buy a bag of coffee in 2025, you’re paying not just for the beans, but also for:
The cost of climate resilience in farms.
Transport and logistics, which remain expensive.
Fair pay for farmers in producing countries.
For those who love specialty coffee, these higher prices also reflect the quality and sustainability behind each cup.
Our Perspective at Finca San Francisco
At Mi Cajita Verde de Cristal – Café San Francisco, we are transparent:
We work with shade-grown, eco-friendly coffee that supports biodiversity.
Our prices reflect both fair compensation for producers and the unique Salvadoran origin story.
Supporting us means you are investing in sustainable coffee traditions and carbon-sequestration projects for the future.
Final Sip: A Rising Market, A Stronger Story
Yes, coffee is more expensive in 2025. But behind the price is a story of farmers, families, and climate challenges.
👉 When you choose Salvadoran coffee like ours, you’re not only enjoying a premium cup — you’re part of a movement for fair, sustainable, and meaningful coffee.