Coffee Arabica Ex-Manglore trading softened in India in January as post-harvest supply increased and spot buying remained subdued. Early-month peak processing pushed freshly milled parchment toward the Mangaluru export corridor, lifting near-term availability, while European roasters largely covered first-quarter needs in December and trimmed January call-offs. Domestic demand drivers, including expanding café networks and growth in ready-to-drink channels, provided some support but could not offset the added exportable supply and exporter discounting. Inland logistics remained stable and input costs were largely unchanged, contributing to a bearish tone through late January and leaving Arabica grades under downward pressure by month-end. Demand remained uneven across end-markets: overseas roasters stayed soft on spot purchases, while cafés, RTD producers, and instant-coffee makers offered varying degrees of support. Exports rose in value while volumes fell, signaling higher realised prices on selective flows but greater domestic availability. Looking forward, analysts expect a near-term rebound with a modest upside in February, contingent on roaster restocking and weather in origin.
