SAO PAULO, Brazil – Rains in important coffee producing regions in October favored the blossoming of crops, boosting producers’ expectations for the 2025/26 season, says CEPEA in its latest report. However, many coffee growers continue concerned about the development of the flowers, due to the fact that crops were affected by high temperatures and the lack of rains for almost six months in some areas.
Producers need to focus on treating crops. In order for the blossoming to establish satisfactorily, rains must continue falling, otherwise flowers may be aborted, resulting in more significant losses in the next season.
The crop failure in 2023/24, price rises and the low productivity have resulted in a good percentage of sales this year. Consequently, stocks are limited, which brings a concern about the coffee supply until the next Brazilian season.
The robusta crop in Vietnam may bring a relief for the pressure on prices, but the smaller volume may not be enough for a more lasting recovery of the coffee availability in the world.
The CEPEA/ESALQ Index for the robusta type 6, screen 13, EspĂrito Santo, closed at BRL 1,450.80/bag on October 31, moving down 4.07% compared to that on September 30.
The CEPEA/ESALQ Index for arabica coffee type 6, delivered to SĂŁo Paulo city, rose 1.35% in the same comparison, closing at BRL 1,525.36 per 60-kilo bag.
