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Ever-Rising Green Coffee Prices in 2024 and What This Means for 2025

Written By Suhaimie Sukiman 21 Jan 2025

The rising cost of green coffee is a reminder of the delicate balance within the coffee ecosystem. It’s a call to action for all stakeholders—from farmers to consumers—to work together towards a more sustainable and equitable future. As we navigate 2025, Dutch Colony Coffee Co. remains steadfast in our mission: to celebrate coffee in all its forms while championing the people and processes that make it possible.

Ever-Rising Green Coffee Prices in 2024 and What This Means for 2025

Introduction

The year 2024 has been a rollercoaster for the global coffee industry, marked by an unprecedented surge in green coffee prices. From coffee-producing regions in Latin America to specialty roasters across Asia, the ripple effects of these rising costs have been felt worldwide. While fluctuations in coffee prices are not new, the consistent upward trend observed in 2024 raises important questions about the future of the industry.

At Dutch Colony Coffee Co., we believe in transparency and staying ahead of the curve. As we step into 2025, we are excited to revive our coffee blog as a platform to share insights, trends, and stories that matter to the coffee community. This article marks the beginning of a new chapter for our blog, where we aim to engage, inform, and inspire coffee lovers. 

It’s crucial to examine the factors behind this price increase, its implications for the coffee sector, and how businesses like ours are adapting to ensure sustainability and quality for coffee lovers everywhere.

Factors Driving the Price Surge

Several intertwined factors have contributed to the escalating green coffee prices. Through our constant exchanges in this borderless world of internet; exchanging texts with green exporters, cupping with fellow coffee professionals and reading all the articles out there, these seems to be the main factors:

1. Climate Challenges:
   Extreme weather events have disrupted coffee production in major growing regions. Droughts, unpredictable rainfall, and frost events in key countries like Brazil have severely impacted harvest yields, leading to reduced supply.

2. Supply Chain Disruptions:
   The lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with geopolitical tensions, have created logistical bottlenecks. Rising transportation costs and labor shortages have further compounded the problem. A quick example, last year we experienced a delay in the arrival of our Ethiopian container. The usual 10 days route took almost a month to arrive, due to shortage of containers globally and the longer sail route to reach Singapore!

3. Increased Demand for Specialty Coffee:
   As more consumers shift towards specialty and ethically sourced coffee, the demand for premium-grade beans has soared, putting additional pressure on limited supplies.

Impacts on the Coffee Industry

The rising costs of green coffee have a cascading effect across the value chain. Roasters and cafes are grappling with higher procurement expenses, forcing many to reevaluate pricing structures while some are even considering an alternatives to coffee grades. Consumers, in turn, may see these increases reflected in the price of their daily brew. Already we are reading about a cup of coffee hitting AUD$12-$15 in Australia, yet here in Singapore, we are trying to sail tight and keeping increments at a minimum. On the positive side, this situation underscores the importance of sustainable practices and fair trade, pushing the industry to prioritise long-term resilience over short-term gains.

Looking Ahead: What to Expect in 2025

While it’s difficult to predict market movements with certainty, several trends are likely to shape the coffee industry in 2025:

- Innovation in Sourcing: Diversifying sourcing regions and investing in climate-resilient coffee varieties could help mitigate future risks.

- Sustainability at the Forefront: Consumers and businesses alike will place greater emphasis on supporting sustainable and ethical coffee production.

- Collaboration Across the Supply Chain: Stronger partnerships between producers, exporters, and roasters will be essential to navigate these challenges collectively.

At Dutch Colony Coffee Co., we are committed to weathering these challenges while continuing to deliver exceptional coffee experiences. By building direct relationships with farmers, embracing sustainable practices, and fostering transparency, we aim to be a part of the solution.

Conclusion

The rising cost of green coffee is a reminder of the delicate balance within the coffee ecosystem. It’s a call to action for all stakeholders—from farmers to consumers—to work together towards a more sustainable and equitable future. As we navigate 2025, Dutch Colony Coffee Co. remains steadfast in our mission: to celebrate coffee in all its forms while championing the people and processes that make it possible.

Note: If you are liking what you read, let us know by sharing this article online, reading them to your team in the cafe or roastery (if you are a fellow business owner) or simply sliding us a DM on our SocMed. Keep the feedbacks coming as this will only motivates us to write even more. 

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