As the Cost of Beans Falls, Nestle Could Lower Retail Coffee Prices – CoffeeTalk

Nestle will consider the declining costs of coffee beans when adjusting its retail prices, according to Axel Touzet, head of the company’s coffee brands strategic business unit, speaking at the company’s headquarters in Vevey. This decision comes as coffee prices, which surged dramatically in 2024 and peaked in 2025 due to adverse weather affecting supplies, have begun to trend lower this year. Touzet noted that lower coffee prices would benefit consumers, potentially lowering their spending on coffee.

He emphasized that Nestle might modify its pricing based on market conditions and input costs, making it clear that consumers can expect a reevaluation of prices in light of these factors. Nestle, recognized as the largest coffee company globally, owns several popular brands, including Nescafe and Nespresso. Ultimately, the prices consumers encounter will depend significantly on the stock levels and the prices Nestle pays for its coffee beans.

Industry experts highlight a time lag, estimating it takes at least nine months for variations in raw coffee bean prices to affect retail prices due to factors like roasting times and contract negotiations with suppliers. Consequently, coffee prices in shops and cafes remain high, even following last year’s price increases, as the market adjusts to recent changes in bean costs.

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