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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).
16,549
▼ 17.8%
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

Latest News for Coffee

Starbucks store closures update: Coffee giant reveals an optimistic plot twist after recent mass shutterings
Starbucks store closures update: Coffee giant reveals an optimistic plot twist after recent mass shutterings

Starbucks Coffee Company on Thursday provided an update on store closures, as well as fresh plans for future store growth, as it reported earnings for its Q4 and full fiscal yea...

Fast Company Fast Company, 7 days ago

Black Rock Coffee Bar Expands Footprint in California with New Riverside Location
Black Rock Coffee Bar Expands Footprint in California with New Riverside Location

Scottsdale, AZ, Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Rock Coffee Bar, the Oregon-born boutique coffee chain celebrated for its specialty coffees, teas, smoothies, and signatu...

GlobeNewsWire GlobeNewsWire, 8 days ago

Keurig Introduces the Keurig Alta System, Ushering in a New Era of Coffee Without Limits
Keurig Introduces the Keurig Alta System, Ushering in a New Era of Coffee Without Limits

The brand that pioneered single-serve coffee reinvents the at-home coffee experience for what consumers want next BURLINGTON, Mass., Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Keurig® today ...

PRNewsWire PRNewsWire, 9 days ago

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
Oct 27, 2026 Bullish 16,549 47,100 30,551 72,092 89,913
Oct 20, 2026 Bullish 20,132 48,638 28,506 71,408 93,171
Oct 13, 2026 Bullish 13,536 45,600 32,064 73,156 87,408
Oct 06, 2026 Bullish 16,213 46,693 30,480 71,756 89,268
Sep 29, 2026 Bullish 13,492 44,105 30,613 70,808 85,340
Sep 22, 2026 Bullish 10,273 41,880 31,607 71,417 82,792
Sep 15, 2026 Bullish 15,470 44,035 28,565 67,329 84,207
Sep 08, 2026 Bullish 18,001 45,361 27,360 66,060 85,700
Sep 01, 2026 Bullish 23,979 48,223 24,244 63,758 90,053
Aug 25, 2026 Bullish 30,472 51,857 21,385 61,725 95,434
Aug 18, 2026 Bullish 30,365 52,026 21,661 63,889 96,693
Aug 11, 2026 Bullish 27,179
Aug 04, 2026 Bullish 24,855 51,652 26,797 64,932 91,945
Jul 28, 2026 Bullish 27,408 52,716 25,308 61,522 90,337
Jul 21, 2026 Bullish 27,255 52,395 25,140 61,550 90,639
Jul 14, 2026 Bullish 27,827 53,913 26,086 63,817 93,267
Jul 07, 2026 Bullish 25,623 59,414 33,791 62,308 89,876
Jun 30, 2026 Bullish 20,531 58,153 37,622 68,056 88,832
Jun 23, 2026 Bullish 15,053 54,475 39,422 70,454 85,452
Jun 16, 2026 Bullish 9,206 50,599 41,393 77,023 85,512
Jun 09, 2026 Bullish 6,176 51,440 45,264 88,452 94,237
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