Climate Change Threatens Global Coffee Production
Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported Feb 18, 2026 · Last updated Feb 18, 2026
The market for Coffee is negatively impacted by climate change, leading to reduced yields and higher prices globally. Consumers in the United States are also affected by tariffs on imports from Brazil, contributing to increased costs.
An analysis by Climate Central reveals that major coffee-growing regions worldwide are experiencing a significant increase in harmful heat days due to climate change. Between 2021 and 2025, 25 countries, representing nearly all global coffee production, averaged 47 extra days of heat above 30°C. The top five producers—Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia, Ethiopia, and Indonesia—saw an average of 57 additional hot days. This extreme heat is detrimental to both arabica and robusta coffee plants, threatening harvests, reducing yields, and affecting quality. Kristina Dahl of Climate Central warned that these impacts will eventually lead to higher costs and lower quality for consumers. While US tariffs on imports from Brazil have contributed to recent price surges, extreme weather is identified as a primary cause for the rising global Coffee prices.
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