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Coffee Prices Surge 70% Amid PNG Grower Struggles

2/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Coffee prices rose 70% in 2024 and 18% in early 2025 in Papua New Guinea.
Local growers face challenges accessing buyers due to poor infrastructure and declining cultivation practices.
The Managalas Plateau, where coffee is grown by smallholder farmers, has seen production viability decline.
Efforts are underway to revive the sector by improving quality control.
Infrastructure improvements and cooperative structures are essential for market access.

History

Historical Context

The International Coffee Agreement of 1975 aimed to stabilize prices after a black frost devastated Brazil's coffee trees, impacting global supply. Major producers like Brazil and Colombia accounted for over 70% of exports. Today, Papua New Guinea faces similar challenges, with a 70% price increase underscoring the need for improved infrastructure and cultivation practices to support smallholder farmers' sustainability.

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Story summary

Coffee prices rose 70% in 2024 and 18% in early 2025 in Papua New Guinea.
Local growers face challenges accessing buyers due to poor infrastructure and declining cultivation practices.
The Managalas Plateau, where coffee is grown by smallholder farmers, has seen production viability decline.
Efforts are underway to revive the sector by improving quality control.
Infrastructure improvements and cooperative structures are essential for market access.

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