Robusta Coffee Futures Climb in London Trading
Gains in January and March 2027 Robusta contracts came as improved rainfall lifted soil moisture in Vietnam's Central Highlands.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Coffee
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Robusta coffee futures gained on the London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange in early November 2026, with the January 2027 contract rising $28 to close at $3,204 per tonne. Arabica contracts on the Intercontinental Exchange in New York posted mixed results.
Why it matters
Robusta is a key coffee variety grown in Vietnam, one of the world's leading producers, so price moves reflect shifts in supply expectations. International coffee traders are monitoring the developments for potential effects on future supplies.
Robusta futures for January 2027 settled at $3,204 per tonne after a $28 daily gain, and March 2027 settled at $3,193 after a $26 gain, equal to roughly $3.20 per kilogram. The source does not say how these prices will move as Vietnamese harvests progress.
The players
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)
ICE is a major global exchange operator that runs the New York market where Arabica coffee contracts are traded.
London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange (LIFFE)
LIFFE is the London derivatives exchange where Robusta coffee futures are traded.
The details
Improved rainfall has boosted soil moisture in Vietnam's Central Highlands, a key Robusta growing region, while Arabica prices remain under pressure from increased Brazilian supplies. Ugandan coffee farmers and traders are benefiting from firm local prices.
Timeline
November 2, 2026: The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries released its daily market analysis showing the Robusta gains.
Market Landscape
Vietnam is among the leading global producers of Robusta, the variety traded on LIFFE, so supply conditions there shape its prices. Arabica, traded in New York, faces separate pressure from expanding Brazilian output.
For coffee drinkers, shifts in Robusta prices can eventually influence the cost of blends that use this bean, especially instant coffee and espresso blends. The source does not indicate when any retail effect might appear.
The takeaway
Coffee prices respond to weather and supply shifts in distant growing regions, so price changes in one variety can ripple through the market well before they reach store shelves. Watching both Robusta and Arabica trends gives a fuller picture of where costs are heading.
Further reading
For more on global bean prices and sourcing, explore our Coffee section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by New Vision.
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