Tanzania, June 11 -- Dar es Salaam. Rising global prices of Arabica and Robusta coffee are opening new opportunities for Tanzania as the country records higher production levels and increased export earnings.

Market data shows Arabica coffee prices have surged from $100 (Sh390,750) per 50-kilogram bag in 2023/24 to $352 (Sh916,961) in 2025/26. Robusta prices have also risen from $100 (Sh260,500) to $218 (Sh567,890) over the same period.

The sustained price rally, now in its third year, is attributed to climate-related disruptions in major producing countries and rising global demand.

For Tanzania, the favourable market comes alongside a sharp rise in production, which increased from 50.53 million kilogrammes in 2024/25 to 76.47 million...