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Record Pacific Ocean Heat Signals 'Unusually Strong' El Niño, Threatening Global Crops
El Niño often brings drought to Southeast Asia and Brazil, key arabica coffee producers. Record Pacific heat signals a strong event, which could slash global coffee output and lift prices sharply.
Catalysts
- ▲ Drought in Brazil's arabica regions and Southeast Asia could cut coffee production significantly
Risk Factors
- ▼ Coffee stockpiles in importing countries may dampen price spikes initially
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How does El Niño affect coffee prices?
Historically, strong El Niño events have led to coffee price surges due to production shortfalls in Brazil and Vietnam. Prices can rise 20–50% during such events.
Is coffee already rallying?
Coffee futures often start pricing in weather risks months ahead. A confirmed strong El Niño could accelerate buying, but prices are volatile and subject to speculative flows.