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Panama Specialty Coffee Auction Features High-End Chiriquí Beans

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21

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What happened

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A global coffee auction took place in Panama on September 21, 2026, featuring 50 lots of high-end coffee from Chiriquí, Panama. The auction, held on an electronic platform, offered 750 kilograms of coffee, including 40 lots of Geisha and 10 lots of Varietals. The base price for Geisha coffees was set at $400 per kilogram, while Varietals started at $100 per kilogram. Over 256 approved buyers participated from various countries, including Europe, Singapore, and the Middle East.

From newsroompanama.com

Why it matters

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The auction highlights the high value of specialty coffee from Panama, which has previously achieved record prices. The participation of buyers from regions like Europe, Singapore, and the Middle East indicates strong international demand for high-end Panamanian beans, impacting global commodity markets.

From newsroompanama.com

Who's involved

PanamaHost of the auction and producer of the high-end specialty coffee from Chiriquí
EuropeParticipated as a buyer of specialty goods in the auction
SingaporeParticipated as a buyer of specialty goods in the auction
Middle EastParticipated as a buyer of specialty goods in the auction

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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PanamaSpeculative
Could see increased revenue from the successful sale of specialty coffee
EuropeSpeculative
Might see changes in the costs of specialty coffee imports
SingaporeSpeculative
May experience shifts in the demand for high-end specialty goods
Middle EastSpeculative
Could see changes in commodity purchasing patterns

How this reaches others

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How does the global coffee auction in Panama affect Singapore?Singaporean buyers participate in high-end Panamanian coffee auctionReported

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Coverage

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Sep 21newsroompanama.com