Coffee (KC): COT Report, Price & Analysis KC

Track how "Smart Money" institutions are positioning themselves in Coffee (KC). By analyzing the latest Commitments of Traders (COT) data from the COFFEE C - ICE FUTURES U.S., with real-time price charts and sector comparisons, we provide a deep dive into the current market dynamics. Understanding these underlying shifts allows you to better anticipate where the market might be heading next.

About Coffee (KC)

About Coffee (Arabica)

Arabica Coffee is the most widely traded coffee commodity, known for its milder, sweeter flavor compared to Robusta. Major producers include Brazil, Colombia, and Central America.

Primary Usage

Beyond its global role as a stimulating beverage, coffee extracts are used in the food industry for flavoring and in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors for caffeine extraction.

Market Dynamics & Key Drivers

  • Brazilian Weather: As the largest producer, Brazil's weather (especially frosts or droughts) is the single biggest driver of Arabica prices.
  • Harvest Cycles: Coffee trees have biennial production cycles (on-years and off-years), affecting long-term supply trends.
  • Consumer Demand: Shifts in global consumption habits, economic health, and changing preferences towards specialty coffees influence demand.
Price
$274.85 / lb Pound (lb) is a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or approximately 0.453 kilograms.
Apr 08, 2026
Market Sentiment
Increasing Bearish
Outlook
Net Position
Net Position: Difference between long and short contracts of Non-Commercials (large speculators/funds). A positive value means they are predominantly net-long (expecting rising prices).
13,388
▼ 19.5%
Market Situation
The market situation analyzes the current net positioning compared to the historical average of recent years (Z-Score). This helps to identify extreme market conditions.
Bullish

Coffee (KC) Price Chart

COT Charts

Positioning History

commercial and non-commercial positions
Date Position Net Position
Difference between Non-Commercial Long and Short
Non-Comm. Long
Speculators & funds betting on rising prices
Non-Comm. Short
Speculators & funds betting on falling prices
Comm. Long
Hedgers/producers hedging against rising prices
Comm. Short
Hedgers/producers hedging against falling prices
Jun 02, 2026 Bullish 13,388 52,349 38,961 80,997 94,502
May 26, 2026 Bullish 16,631 53,574 36,943 74,669 91,435
May 19, 2026 Bullish 15,960 53,799 37,839 73,346 88,727
May 12, 2026 Bullish 21,059 54,526 33,467 68,563 89,213
May 05, 2026 Bullish 27,625 55,703 28,078 62,259 90,315
Apr 28, 2026 Bullish 25,026 53,135 28,109 62,350 87,378
Apr 21, 2026 Bullish 19,287 50,927 31,640 61,935 80,521
Apr 14, 2026 Bullish 22,817 51,766 28,949 63,997 85,932
Apr 07, 2026 Bullish 21,707 50,143 28,436 68,102 89,789
Mar 31, 2026 Bullish 25,056 51,593 26,537 66,289 92,223
Mar 24, 2026 Bullish 25,424 53,346 27,922 65,731 92,040
Mar 17, 2026 Bullish 18,594 51,347 32,753 70,038 89,102
Mar 10, 2026 Bullish 14,989 47,920 32,931 70,751 85,985