The renowned Arabica coffee bean may soon face a global shortage due to severe weather conditions in Brazil, Bloomberg reports. The country, responsible for producing approximately 45% of the world's Arabica beans, has experienced intense rainfall that has severely impacted coffee farms.

These heavy rains in Brazil are not only diminishing both the quantity and quality of the coffee harvests but are also complicating supply chains and export logistics. This poses a significant challenge for major cafes and coffee companies reliant on high-quality blends.

Simão de Lima, the general manager of Expocaccer, Brazil's largest coffee producers' cooperative, spoke to Bloomberg about the situation. He explained, "In most cases, problems with the quality of the beans are emerging, leading to higher fermentation levels which significantly affect the final quality of the brew."

De Lima highlighted that in 2026, tropical storms washed away around 20% of Brazil's coffee beans, whereas normally this figure ranges from 5% to 7%.

Bloomberg's analysis indicates a substantial increase in the price of Arabica coffee futures on the London ICE exchange, rising by 35% since June. This surge is attributed to the growing shortages and declining quality of this sought-after coffee variety.