Robusta coffee prices continue to rise

Robusta coffee prices continue to rise in foreign and domestic markets. Futures for the variety are still driven by increased demand, fueled especially by the high price of arabica and logistical obstacles in Vietnam, the world's largest producer and exporter of Robusta.

Furthermore, according to Cepea researchers, national producers are relatively withdrawn, waiting for new appreciation, a scenario that has reinforced the domestic upward movement, but limited liquidity.

This Tuesday, the 21st, the CEPEA/ESALQ Indicator for Robusta coffee type 6 sieve 13 above closed at R$ 782,11/sc, a strong increase of 4,86% compared to the 14th – to be collected in Espírito Santo.