Group 1: Coffee Price Trends - The International Coffee Price Index (I-CIP) fell to a four-month low in May, averaging 334.41 cents per pound, the lowest since January 2025 [1] - The increase in global certified coffee stocks by 28.1% month-on-month in May, reaching 9.27 million tons, indicates a boost in market liquidity as producers and traders accelerate shipments [3] - Coffee exports showed a positive trend, with April 2025 green coffee exports totaling 10.2 million bags, despite a 6.8% month-on-month decrease [4] Group 2: Supply and Demand Dynamics - Multiple factors are influencing coffee price trends, including improved supply from major producers like Brazil and Colombia, better climate conditions, and eased global logistics pressures [5] - Consumer confidence remains strong despite high debt levels, with households showing a willingness to spend, which supports stable demand for coffee [5] - The USDA projects a slight increase in Brazil's coffee production by 0.2% for the 2024/25 season, while Peru is expected to see an 8% rise in production for 2025/26 [5] Group 3: Export Performance - Colombia's washed coffee exports reached 896,000 bags in April 2025, a 1.1% year-on-year increase, while Brazil's natural green bean exports fell by 14.4% [11] - The overall export volume of all forms of coffee in April 2025 was 11.43 million bags, a 5.5% year-on-year decline, primarily due to weak performance from South America [12] - The share of Arabica beans in total global exports increased from 59.9% to 63.3% year-on-year, reflecting a structural preference for higher-quality beans [11] Group 4: Market Structure and Pricing - The price gap between Colombian washed coffee and other washed coffees widened from 1.30 cents per pound to 2.25 cents per pound, indicating a recovery in quality premiums [6] - The arbitrage spread between London and New York futures markets increased by 6.6% to 143.58 cents per pound in May [8] - The price difference between Milds-Brazilian Naturals and Milds-Robustas expanded to 17.83 cents per pound, reflecting a structural preference for quality supply [7]