We delved into key questions:

My guests were generous in their insights, breaking down the fundamentals of coffee trading while also addressing and debunking common myths surrounding the industry. They shed light on the perception of opacity in trade and clarified why this reputation exists.

Most critically, we discussed the challenges facing coffee trading today: margin calls, razor-thin profit margins, and the rising risk of defaults.

The coming months will be pivotal, as the industry determines which trading houses will weather the storm and which may fall by the wayside.

These are tough times for coffee traders, prompting a larger question:

Let’s dive in.