Determining where to buy coffee beans in commercial quantities is a foundational decision for industrial coffee roasters, wholesale distributors, and international trade importers. The procurement channel you select dictates not only raw material costs and profit margins, but also long-term batch consistency, supply chain resilience, and physical quality parameters. While individual consumers search for retail…
Arabica leads the specialty coffee market worldwide. The exceptional quality of each lot stems from a precise balance of climate, soil conditions, coffee varietals, and processing techniques. Choosing the ideal supply source is a strategic decision for every buyer. In this guide, MeTrang Export reviews the best Arabica coffee beans from leading global regions and…
In August 2024, an Arabica lot from Sidama, Ethiopia received an excellent cupping score of 90.50 points and set a Cup of Excellence auction record of $445 per pound. Meanwhile, the remaining lots sold for an average of $24.64 per pound, greatly exceeding commercial coffee traded over the same period. This reality indicates that specialty…
At the 2024 Cup of Excellence auction, an Ethiopian Arabica green bean lot reached a record $185.10 per pound, nearly 100 times higher than standard commercial benchmark prices. While accounting for roughly 57-58% of total global yield, the Arabica green bean holds a dominant share in the specialty segment. Reinforced by a 58% surge on…
Once seen as just a low-cost alternative to Arabica, the Robusta green bean is now earning a whole new level of respect in the global market. Industry data shows its market share has surged from 25% in the early 1990s to 44% in 2024, and that growth is not slowing down anytime soon. In this…
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