US retail coffee prices fell in May, but remain near record highs.

The average retail price of coffee in the United States fell in May, interrupting the upward trend seen in the first months of 2026. According to data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)According to figures released on Wednesday (10), the indicator reached US$ 9.51 per pound, a drop of 2.18% compared to the record of US$ 9.72 per pound registered in April. Despite the monthly decline, prices remain close to the highest levels in the historical series, reflecting the accumulated effects of the appreciation of the raw material over the last few months. According to an analysis by DATAGRO, the movement does not significantly alter the scenario of high prices in the North American market. “The indicator remains close to the highest level in the historical series, reflecting the lagged pass-through of raw material costs, tighter inventories and accumulated pressures along the roasting and distribution chain,” assesses the consultancy. DATAGRO also highlights that the drop observed in May suggests a temporary adjustment after the strong advances previously recorded and partly follows the recent weakening of international coffee prices. However, the consultancy points out that the pass-through of international market fluctuations to the final consumer usually occurs with a time lag, which limits the immediate effects of falling stock market prices on retail prices.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.