Thomas Jefferson once defined coffee as \u201cthe favorite drink of the civilized world.\u201d Tea-lovers might disagree with Jefferson, but coffee industry statistics are clear: Millions of people today can\u2019t imagine starting their day without a cup of the stimulating beverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wondering where your daily cup of coffee comes from? And whether there will be enough coffee for all coffee-lovers in the future? These statistics will provide the answers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With 33% of all coffee produced, Brazil is the largest coffee bean producer globally. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Statista)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overall, about 50 countries worldwide produce coffee. Brazil takes first place by producing nearly a third of all coffee – about 69 million 60-kilogram bags. It\u2019s followed closely by Vietnam, which produces almost 29 million bags annually. Even though coffee originated in Africa, this continent contributes only 12% to the world\u2019s total production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Carto.com)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Considering how popular coffee is, you might expect that growing it is a fully mechanized process that takes place on vast plantations. However, the reality is that only 21% of all coffee is produced on farms more than 50 hectares in size. The majority of producers still pick coffee by hand in an intensive, once-a-year harvest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n (International Coffee Organization) <\/p>\n\n\n\n On the other hand, the production went slightly downward in the same period, which led to minimizing the gap between production and consumption to 1.2 million bags. <\/p>\n\n\n\n (Bloomberg)<\/p>\n\n\n\n The estimates show that by 2030, the world will need an additional 200 million bags to keep up with the growing demand. The main causes of this growth are the expected wage growth and increase in population. <\/p>\n\n\n\n (World\u2019s Top Exports)<\/p>\n\n\n\n The five countries that import the most coffee are the US, Germany, France, Italy, and Canada. In 2020, these countries imported 47.7% of the worldwide total. Between 2019 and 2020, Germany increased its import volume by 9.4%, while Italy and the US reduced it by 7.5% and 2.8%, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Statista)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Brazil is prominent in our coffee statistics not only as the largest coffee bean producer in the world but also as the number one exporter. In 2020, Brazil exported almost $5 billion worth of coffee. Switzerland was the second-largest exporter, with $2.85 billion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n (International Coffee Organization) <\/p>\n\n\n\n It seems like Europe has the most coffee drinkers altogether. It\u2019s closely followed by Asia and Oceania, with a market share of 22%, followed by Latin America (20%), and North America (19%). The coffee market in Europe is expected to stay stable throughout 2025 and beyond. <\/p>\n\n\n\n (Global Coffee Report) <\/p>\n\n\n\n The average price of a cup of coffee varies drastically worldwide. Recent studies have determined South Korea is the most expensive country to drink a cup of coffee in, with the average price being $7.77. On the other hand, the cheapest is Iran, where the average cup of coffee costs $0.46. <\/p>\n\n\n\n (International Coffee Association)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Essentially, 90% of all coffee is exported green, which means that roasting actually takes place in the importing country. Since roasting technology differs from country to country, it also affects the overall taste of the coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this section, we take a look at the US coffee industry size, information on consumer behavior, and imports and exports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (National Coffee Association)<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the most interesting coffee drinking facts from the 2020 National Coffee Association report is that the average American coffee-drinker consumes 3.1 cups of coffee per day. Sixty-two percent of Americans drink coffee every day, while seven out of 10 Americans drink coffee at least once a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (World\u2019s Top Exports)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Americans are among the most avid coffee consumers in the world, with more than 400 million cups of coffee drank per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Statista) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Since a considerable percentage of Americans prefer gourmet coffee, one would expect them to shop for their favorite blend at their local coffee roastery or other specialty coffee shop. Still, it appears that customer retention levels<\/a> in this segment of the industry are not particularly high – only 9% regularly choose this option. The majority of consumers purchase their coffee at the supermarket, 14% order coffee online, on Amazon, or elsewhere, while 13% buy it at their local coffee shop, according to the specialty coffee industry statistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (National Coffee Association)<\/p>\n\n\n\n While gourmet coffee is rising in popularity, traditional coffee consumption has decreased 10% from 2019 to 2020. <\/p>\n\n\n\n (Statista)<\/p>\n\n\n\n With 15,444 stores in the US, Starbucks holds 40% of the US coffee shop market. Dunkin\u2019, the food franchise that made history<\/a> with 3 million customers daily, holds the second spot with slightly more than 9,000 stores. Tim Hortons, in third place, has 630 stores in the US. When translated into coffee sales, Starbucks generated $21.31 trillion in 2019, while Dunkin\u2019 had $9.2 trillion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Statista)<\/p>\n\n\n\n The second most popular method was the single-cup brewer with 27%, while 12% used an espresso machine to make coffee at home. Only 10% of respondents prefer cold brewing, 8% purchase ready-to-drink coffee in a can or a jar, while 7% purchase instant coffee in a can or a jar. Bean-to-cup brewer is used by 6%, while the remaining methods account for less than 5%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Who are the people behind all these coffee-drinking facts and figures? Let\u2019s find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (National Coffee Association) <\/p>\n\n\n\n But it\u2019s not just older adults who drink coffee regularly: More than half (54%) of Americans between the ages of 25 and 39 consume coffee, along with 40% of those aged 18-24. The latter group has, in fact, seen a 14% increase in coffee consumption since the beginning of 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Perfect Brew)<\/p>\n\n\n\n An average American woman spends approximately $2,327 each year on coffee, while an average man spends $1,934. Still, it seems that men simply drink cheaper coffee – if we were to compare coffee consumption per capita by gender, men take the lead with 2.22, compared to women\u2019s 1.79. <\/p>\n\n\n\n (Perfect Brew)<\/p>\n\n\n\n The survey conducted by the National Coffee Association looking to uncover coffee facts and statistics showed that Hispanic Americans are 65% more likely to consume coffee daily than members of any other ethnicity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Acorns Money Matters)<\/p>\n\n\n\n In an Acorns study conducted in 2017, 41% of nearly 2,000 respondents born between the 1980s and early 2000s admitted to spending more on coffee than on retirement. Unsurprisingly, 39% also admitted to feeling anxious about their financial future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n (Perfect Brew)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Among the top 15 professions that consume the most coffee, scientists and lab technicians take the top spot. Marketing and advertising professionals are second, while education administrators take the third spot. Writers and editors hold the fourth spot, while healthcare administrators take the fifth, according to a recent coffee industry analysis by Perfect Brew. <\/p>\n\n\n\n (Amerisleep)<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s a stark difference between this age group and people over 65, who spend only $7 in coffee shops per year. People aged 18-24 spend $172 per year on average, while the 35-44 age group doesn\u2019t shy away from spending $1,410. These figures could partially be the result of the shift toward remote work<\/a>, as many remote workers find coffee shops to be more conducive to productivity than their homes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Thomas Jefferson once defined coffee as \u201cthe favorite drink of …<\/p>\nSmall farmers still produce 60% of the world\u2019s coffee.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Global coffee consumption increased 2% between 2019 and 2021.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
By 2030, global coffee consumption is expected to grow by one-third.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
In 2020, 15 countries accounted for 76.4% of all coffee imports. <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Brazil holds the top spot for coffee beans export. <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Europe accounts for 33% of the global coffee market.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The average price of a cup of coffee ranges from $0.46 in Iran to $7.77 in South Korea.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Only about 10% of coffee is roasted before being exported. <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The United States Coffee Market Statistics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In 2020, an average American drank two cups of coffee per day.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The US imported $5.7 billion worth of coffee in 2020.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
67% of Americans purchased their coffee from the supermarket in 2019.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Almost 60% of all coffee served in the US is brewed from premium beans.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
In 2020, Starbucks had the most coffee shops in the US. <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
41% of Americans used a drip coffee maker to brew coffee in 2020.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Coffee Consumption Statistics Worldwide – by Demographic <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
72% of people over the age of 60 drink coffee every day.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
In the US, women spend on average $400 more on coffee than men.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Hispanic Americans are the most likely demographic group to drink coffee every day.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
41% of millennials spent more money on coffee than on retirement plans in 2017.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Scientists and lab technicians are the heaviest coffee drinkers.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
People aged 25-34 spend $2,000 in coffee shops yearly.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n