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MILAN — Coffee futures continue to rise. Yesterday, Wednesday 22 October 2025, the ICE Arabica contract for December delivery rose by 1.8% (+730 points) to close at 420.85 cents, exceeding last month’s highs and moving closer to last February’s historic peaks.
In London, the ICE Robusta contract for January delivery gained $120 points to settle at $4,694, its highest level since mid-September.
The market continues to be affected by low stock levels and the impact of political tensions on trade dynamics. There is also concern about the passage of tropical storm Fengshen, which could bring torrential rains to Vietnam’s production areas.
Ethiopia’s coffee exports in the first quarter of the fiscal year (8 July – 7 October) amounted to 113,542 tonnes or 1,892,367 bags, according to data released by the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority. This figure is equal to 75% of the government’s target for the period.
On the other hand, the trend in value was very positive. Coffee exports brought $622.5 million into Ethiopia’s coffers: 47% more than in the same period last year and 23% higher than the target set by the government.
Exports were driven by strong demand from Europe and the Middle East, with emerging markets in Asia also expanding.
Germany, Saudi Arabia, and Belgium were the main destination markets for Ethiopian coffee, with 20,793 tons and a value of $138.18 million, 16,088 tons ($102.18 million), and 13,910 tons ($93.45 million), respectively.
