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Colombian Mild Arabicas remained the most expensive coffee per pound in 2024, though the trend has seen the price fluctuating significantly in the past two decades. In 2011, a peak of **** U.S. dollars per pound was achieved, with only another spike in 2022 coming close to that price level. Arabicas of all varieties commanded higher dollar values than their Robusta cousins. 

Arabica and Robusta differences

Arabica and Robusta are the two most popular coffee varieties in the world. There are several important differences between the coffees. Robusta is originally from sub-Saharan Africa and is now primarily grown in Indonesia and Africa. Arabica, on the other hand, originated in the Ethiopian highlands and is now typically grown in South America and Africa. Another notable difference between the varieties is their amount of caffeine. Robusta contains nearly double the amount of caffeine of Arabica. Robusta also tolerates a wider range of climate conditions and produces a greater yield per hectare than Arabica. These are two factors that contribute to Arabica’s higher price. 

Production and consumption

Due to its demand, around *** million 60-kilogram bags of Arabica are produced annually worldwide. The less popular Robusta's production volume amounted to only around **** of that amount, but has been favored recently for its climate resilience. Both varieties support the continually growing rate of coffee consumption, which has been closing in on *** million 60-kilogram bags.