Coffee

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From Growers to Drinkers

The coffee market is traded at the Coffee, Cocoa and Sugar Exchange (located in New York City). Trading hours for the coffee market are from 8:00 AM Central Time to 10:45 AM Central Time. The market is traded in 37,500 pound contracts, with a minimum price fluctuation of 0.05 cents per pound indicating a change in value of $18.75 per contract. Brazil is the world's leading coffee producer. This market is particularly sensitive to cold weather in Brazilian coffee areas during the months of June, July and August. Rainfall during September, October and November is also very important for Brazilian production prospects.

www.coffee-exchange.com - information on prices

International Coffee Organization - monthly report

The US Coffee Market - introduction

How Starbucks has changed Korean coffee market - article

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