Coffee Prices Surge to New Highs Amid Tariffs and Adverse Weather Conditions

Coffee prices in the U.S. have surged to an average of $9.14 per pound due to tariffs and adverse weather in major coffee-producing regions like Brazil.

• In September, the average U.S. price of a pound of ground coffee reached $9.14, marking a 3% increase from the previous month and a staggering 41% rise compared to September 2024.
• Tariffs on imported coffee have contributed significantly to rising costs, impacting the prices consumers pay for their daily caffeine fix across the country.
• Brazil, a key player in global coffee production, has faced adverse weather conditions that have affected bean yields, further exacerbating the price surge in markets like Chicago.