The international coffee market is seen well supplied in the near term as total export from major growing countries during Oct-Mar is estimated to be up 4.8% at 60 million bags (1bag=60kg). Global supply outlook during 2017-18 (Oct-Sep) is seen positive as initial concerns about frost in Brazil and a shortage of rainfall in Vietnam affecting the crop have eased. Rise in exports during Oct-Mar was mainly due to an increase in supplies of Colombian mild Arabica and other mild coffee grades. Colombia exported 10.3% larger volumes in the first six months of coffee year 2016-17. Shipments of Arabica coffees from origins in the Other Milds group are 16.6% higher than in the same period of the previous year. The rise in export shipments have ensured sufficient global stocks, and thereby have weighed on global prices.