Behind every bag of green coffee, logistics plays a growing role in pricing and availability. According to the International Coffee Organization, global coffee exports reached approximately 128 million 60 kg bags in 2023 , yet delivery times and landed costs varied widely due to port congestion, container shortages, and higher freight rates. While shipping conditions stabilized compared to the peak disruptions of 2021 and 2022, costs remain structurally higher than pre-pandem

Coffee consumption continues to grow, but how people choose coffee is changing in ways that matter for green coffee traders. According to the International Coffee Organization, global coffee consumption reached approximately 178 million 60 kg bags in the 2023/2024 season , up from 170 million bags just four years earlier, showing steady long-term growth. What stands out is that much of this growth is driven by consumers trading up, favoring better flavor, clearer origin stori

In recent years, climate has become one of the most discussed topics in the coffee world, and for good reason. Prolonged droughts, irregular rainfall, and extreme temperatures are increasingly affecting production in key countries such as Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica and Vietnam. According to the International Coffee Organization, these factors have contributed to greater supply volatility and price increases that marked several peaks throughout 2024 and 2025. For green coffe

Ready-to-drink coffee has become one of the fastest growing segments in the global beverage market, and its impact is now being felt upstream in green coffee sourcing. According to Grand View Research, the global RTD coffee market was valued at over USD 37 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate above 7 percent through 2030 , outpacing traditional roasted coffee categories. This sustained growth is driven by convenience-focused consumers, yo