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Coffee (Arabica)

About Coffee (Arabica)

ICE Arabica Coffee futures (KC) are the global benchmark for specialty coffee pricing. Brazil, the world's largest producer, drives supply dynamics. Climate events (frost, drought) in Brazil can cause extreme price spikes. Coffee is one of the most volatile soft commodities. A 1 cent move = $375 per contract.

Coffee (Arabica) Price Chart

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Contract Specifications

Contract Size: 37,500 pounds (~250 bags of 60kg each) of Arabica coffee
Tick Size / Value: $0.0005/lb = $18.75 per tick
Exchange: ICE Futures US

Trading Hours

Mon–Fri 04:15–13:30 ET.

Margin Notes

Exchange maintenance margin ~$5,000–$7,000.

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