Coffee Futures (KC) | Contract Overview

The futures contract symbol for Coffee C is KC.

One Coffee C futures contract represents 37,500 pounds of Arabica coffee.

The minimum price fluctuation in Coffee C futures is 0.05 cents per pound, which equals $18.75 per contract.

Because one KC contract represents 37,500 pounds, a 1-cent-per-pound move equals $375 per contract before commissions and fees.

Coffee C futures are traded on ICE Futures U.S.

Coffee C futures are listed for March, May, July, September, and December delivery months.

The primary Coffee C contract month codes are:

• March — H
• May — K
• July — N
• September — U
• December — Z

For example, a December Coffee C contract may appear as KCZ26, depending on the trading platform.

Coffee C futures generally trade during the ICE session from approximately 3:15 AM to 12:30 PM Central Time, Monday through Friday. Holiday schedules and exchange changes can affect trading hours.

Coffee futures prices can be influenced by weather, crop forecasts, global production, coffee inventories, consumer demand, exports, currency movements, and trading activity. Conditions in major producing countries—particularly Brazil—are closely watched by Coffee C traders.

Brazil is one of the world's largest coffee-producing and exporting countries and a major producer of Arabica coffee. Changes in Brazilian weather, crop expectations, exports, or the Brazilian real can affect expectations for global coffee supply and influence KC futures prices.

Yes. Coffee C futures are physically deliverable contracts. Traders who do not intend to participate in delivery typically close or roll positions before applicable notice and delivery deadlines.

Yes. Coffee futures can be traded intraday, although KC can experience substantial price volatility and each minimum tick is worth $18.75 per contract. Traders should understand the contract size, margin requirements, and risk before trading.

Coffee futures margin requirements depend on the broker, account type, market conditions, and whether the position is held intraday or overnight. Lincoln Park Financial publishes current futures margin requirements on its Futures Margins page.

Depending on the account and connection, Coffee C futures can be traded through supported futures trading platforms available through Lincoln Park Financial. Traders can compare available platforms based on charting, order flow, automation, mobile access, and routing requirements.

To trade Coffee C futures, you generally need to open and fund a futures brokerage account, subscribe to the appropriate ICE market data, select a compatible trading platform, and ensure you understand KC contract specifications and margin requirements before placing a trade.

Yes. Options are available on Coffee C futures, allowing market participants to create directional, hedging, and risk-management strategies using options tied to the underlying Coffee C futures market.

Coffee futures may be available through TradingView when the brokerage account and supported routing connection are properly configured. Availability can depend on the account setup and market-data permissions.