Coffee crisis 2025. Starbucks and Nespresso are already raising prices

The global consumption of coffee has been exceeding its production for several years, and in 2025 this can be repeated for the fourth time in the last six years. At the same time, the prices of both Arabics and Robusta are breaking records – since 2024 they increased by 70 percent respectively. and 72 percent

As reported by “DaHandlu.pl”, citing the Reuters agency, “Brazilian coffee warehouses, which usually contain a quarter of a million grains, almost shine.

Brazil without coffee

“Brazilian coffee warehouses, which usually contain a quarter of a million grains, almost shine.

The main reason for this situation is the drought of Brazil. Cooxupé, the largest coffee cooperative in the world, operating in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, estimates that until May its warehouses will be empty in 80 percent, and the new collections will only go to the market in July.

The increase in prices is also due to the decrease in exports from Vietnam, the main supplier of Robusta, which decreased by 17.2 percent. due to difficult weather conditions.

Astronomical coffee prices

As a result of this situation, coffee prices are increasing – both on the raw material market as well as in shops and cafes.

Starbucks has already raised the prices of a large cup of coffee by 16 percent, and subscribers of Nespresso capsules will soon pay more.

“The most popular grains used in ground coffees – increased by 70 percent and another 20 % in 2025, reaching a record 4.30 dollar for the pound citing the Reuters agency.

Further price increase and limited availability of high -quality grains can encourage smoking rooms to look for cheaper alternatives, which can affect the quality of the finished product. Some growers, anticipating lower yields, decided to stop some inventory for later, but most manufacturers no longer have coffee for sale up to new collections.