The latest Market Report from the International Coffee Organization (ICO) shows the average price of green coffee grew by almost 100 US cents per pound in August 2025, up 14.6 per cent from July and 24.3 per cent compared to August 2024.
The Organization’s Composite Indicator Price (I-CIP) tracks the average price of coffee beans across various types and origins, reflecting market trends and stability. In August, I-CIP averaged US$2.97 per pound, fluctuating between $2.49 and $3.44.
According to the ICO, a series of events applied pressure to the market during this time. This included the impact of the United States’ 50 per cent tariffs imposed on Brazil, reports of lower density coffee beans in early August, the approaching EUDR implementation deadline, and the occurrence of a minor frost in Brazil in mid-August.
While the average price of $2.97 per pound is still far off the record-high of $4.40 per pound reached in February 2025, roasters in Australia and New Zealand will be watching the market closely.
The report also tracked global green bean exports. In July 2025, exports totalled 10.3 million bags, down 0.7 per cent compared to 10.38 million bags in July 2024. This marks the sixth month of negative growth in the current coffee year, with the year-to-date volume for total green bean exports down 2.5 per cent at 102.25 million bags.
The amount of coffee available and the global demand for coffee also contribute to green bean pricing.
Read the full ICO August Market Report here.
