Coffee

Eastern Europe is a market of growing coffee culture. Below average per capita consumption and increasing interest to coffee in region points to high untapped market potential. Further growth is achievable through improved product offer in fresh…

Although foodservice sales saw a major decline during 2020, hit by closures in this channel due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), retail sales continued to record healthy growth. Not only were foodservice consumption occasions moving into people’s homes,…

After the major spike in coffee sales in 2020, when Coronavirus (COVID-19) first hit the region, Western Europe saw much slower growth in 2021. The lengthy foodservice closures in 2020 and consumers spending more time at home than usual in this year…

Latin American coffee sales grew at a slower rate in 2021 than a year earlier, with many less well-off consumers, particularly in the biggest markets of Brazil and Mexico, trading down to cheaper products due to the economic impact of Coronavirus…

This global company profile examines Lavazza and assesses how it has responded to the challenging operating environment in 2022 through a strategy focused on premiumisation and experience, among other factors. It looks at the performance in key…

Per capita consumption of coffee in Asia Pacific is the lowest in the world, and is growing only slowly, as the dominant instant coffee category is mature. Lifestyle trends are, however, driving growth in smaller categories, paving the way for…

Instant coffee retains its dominance of coffee in retail volume terms in South Africa, with sales continuing to rise in 2023 as many local consumers prioritise their disposable incomes by regularly making coffee at home. They are turning to channels…

Despite 2023 seeing a return to offices and institutional channels, at-home consumption of coffee has remained high owing to post-pandemic habits such as continued working from home. Also, having purchased a coffee machine and other relevant…

Coffee was the main growth driver in hot drinks, in actual value terms at least, in 2023 as its value growth was strongly supported by the dramatic rate of inflation. Despite the recovery of tourism, on-trade sales were not so dynamic due to the…

Coffee remains by far the most important area of hot drinks in Dominican Republic. Not only is the country an important coffee producer but Dominican families also have a deep-rooted habit of consuming coffee in their homes, especially fresh coffee.…

In 2023, retail volume consumption of coffee is set to see sustained robust growth in Australia, which can be attributed to the preference of Australians for the convenience of remote working, therefore leading to only a slow return to offices.…

In 2023, sales of coffee in the foodservice channel are expected to record solid growth, thanks to the rebound of footfall in cafés and specialist coffee and tea shops. On 8 May 2023, the Japanese government downgraded the legal status of COVID-19 to…

Recent inflation, the demand for premium indulgence and strong coffee traditions are shaping the category in a way that offers sufficient products within each price segment. Premium coffee options in multiple blends and flavours are offered by…

Retail volume sales of coffee are expected to fall slightly in 2023, which is similar to the trend seen in 2022. This performance represents a continuation of normalisation following the huge increase the category saw in 2020 as a result of the…

Instant coffee is expected to register higher volume growth than fresh coffee in 2023, as some consumers trade down, as inflation continues to bite. Also, with consumers leading busy lives, instant coffee is quicker to prepare. That being said, fresh…

In 2023, total volume sales of coffee overall are recording positive growth for the fourth consecutive year. However, even though consumers have returned to pre-pandemic habits, total volume consumption is rising much more slowly in 2023 than in…

Coffee continued to witness positive development in 2023, both in volume and value total terms, with all subcategories showing positive dynamics in volume terms. In tandem with the rising coffee culture in Azerbaijan, consumption was boosted by a…

Coffee consumption in Belgium remained stable throughout 2023, showing resilience against the impact of inflation. Belgians maintain a consistent need for their daily dose of coffee, seemingly unaffected by price increases. However, there persists a…

One of the significant impacts of the pandemic was the shift towards the consumption of high-quality coffee within domestic settings. This trend has endured beyond the 2020 lockdowns, with fresh ground coffee showcasing dynamic retail volume growth…

Standard fresh coffee volume sales continued to slide in 2023 as an increasing number of Danes are cutting down on the amount of coffee that they drink daily. Younger consumers are likely to consume fewer cups of coffee than their older counterparts,…

In 2023, coffee prices rose dramatically in the off-trade, as inflation in Egypt more than doubled on 2022 levels. The lack of global crops, delay in shipping, and the high price of shipments from importers have all driven up coffee prices in 2023,…

Coffee remains a hugely popular drink for Norwegians with the average adult (aged over 18) consuming five cups of coffee a day according to the Norway Coffee Information’s 2023 Coffee Survey. It is commonly consumed for breakfast, in the morning and…

Saudi Coffee Co was established by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) in 2022 with the aim of developing the Kingdom’s national coffee industry and increasing its coffee production from 300 to 2,500 tons annually by 2028. In 2023 the…

High inflation from 2022 in the wake of the war in Ukraine and subsequent increases in prices of goods and energy continued in 2023. The overall economic situation in the country worsened and increased the cost of living for Czech households.…

The briefing examines how the coffee commodity is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of supply and production. The report also provides data and analysis on coffee price dynamics, as well as analysing trends across key…

Instant coffee has been experiencing continuous retail current value declines, which are set to continue in 2023. The first factor contributing to this decline is the increasing trend of “home café”, or creating café-like experiences at home, whereby…

In Canada, there is a great deal of competition in coffee, especially as players seek to make their products more sustainable amongst an increasingly informed population that cares about the social and environmental impacts of their consumption. As a…

Foodservice coffee sales in Finland continue to normalise in 2023, with volumes fully recovering to pre-pandemic levels. As Finns returned to foodservice establishments, coffee purchases in the retail trade have been scaled back resulting in much…

The price of coffee has increased in both the off and on trade, leading more consumers to replace takeaway coffee with their home creations. While a significant part of the Greek population would have a takeaway coffee daily, the decline in…

The Hungarian coffee industry faced headwinds in 2023 due to deteriorating economic conditions and rising prices. Consumers became more price-sensitive, opting for cheaper private label coffee products or even reducing their overall coffee…

Coffee sales continue to be suppressed in retail volume terms in 2023, due to ongoing inflationary pressures pushing up unit prices. As such, this supports value sales over volume sales. That said, volume has improved from the sharper dips seen in…

Retail volume sales of coffee recorded healthy growth in in 2023, with improving economic conditions and greater mobility contributing to an increase in demand. Instant coffee mixes, the largest product area in terms of volume, saw a particularly…

Sales of coffee in Vietnam have seen a small decline in retail volume terms in 2023 with the economic downturn and elevated inflation forcing consumers to show greater caution in their spending. Vietnam's economy started to struggle in 2023 with…

Fresh ground coffee continues to account for most volume sales and with coffee being locally produced, this ensures stability and affordability of prices to a large extent. There are numerous well-established local brands. Examples being the hugely…

While coffee is expected to register double-digit current value growth, volume sales are expected to fall marginally. A couple of factors are expected to lead to the slight volume decline. Continuing price rises dampen volume sales, as does…

Instant coffee in Bulgaria is experiencing a phase of stagnation, primarily due to the outdated perception of instant coffee compared to more modern alternatives like capsule coffee and bean-grinding machines. The demographic of instant coffee users…

While not as demanded as tea, but constantly growing, coffee in Chile has developed from an instant drink to warm up and wake up, to an enjoyable hot beverage, with local consumers increasingly able to distinguish quality, and thus, become more…

Retail coffee in Ireland continued to see growth in volume terms during 2023, albeit at a slower rate than in previous years of the review period. The main reason for growth is the increasing penetration of coffee in Irish households. Ireland is said…

In 2023, prices have continued to rise in the packaged food and beverages market, and this has impacted coffee as well. This has largely been due to the high rate of inflation, with rising costs of transportation, energy and raw materials, and…

The hot summer of 2022 and 2023 extended over six months in Morocco, from March to September. This prompted local consumers to avoid hot drinks such as coffee, migrating to soft drink options. This worked towards the category recording modest volume…

The global price of coffee has been rising in recent years due to increased demand, impacting the entire coffee industry. This has been particularly positive for Peruvian producers, as their foreign sales have increased amid record-breaking export…

High inflation continues to exert a strong impact on the coffee category in 2023, putting pressure on all parts of the industry, from production to consumption. Coffee production is labour intensive, but also incurs costs in terms of fertilizers,…

After a strong downturn during the outbreak of COVID-19 and subsequent lockdowns, on-trade recorded double-digit growth in 2023. This was fuelled by a shift from at home consumption and the recovery of the tourism industry post-COVID-19, which…

Fresh ground coffee, which accounted for the vast majority of the coffee sales in Sweden, is projected to see a moderate increase in off-trade volume sales and a slight rise in on-trade volume sales over 2023. Nonetheless, retail demand rebounded…

Over the last three years, the way in which people in the US consume coffee has undergone significant and continuing change. Initially, due to the pandemic, there was a swift shift towards drinking coffee at home, driving retail volumes and leading…

In 2023, coffee prices began to normalise in the country, with much slower inflation taking hold from July 2023. Consequently, most consumers began to return to previous consumption patterns, creating a favourable impact on retail volume growth in…

Nestlé Nigeria Plc has emerged as a frontrunner in retail coffee sales for the year 2023. The company's exceptional dominance is attributed to its expansive and efficient distribution network, which has facilitated the widespread availability of its…

Retail volume sales of coffee in the Netherlands are set to contract for a third consecutive year in 2023. This is partly attributable to the easing of the pandemic and the ending of associated restrictions, in that consumers are now spending more…

Croatians love their coffee, but it is a mature product with little room for growth. Also, in 2023, with prices still rising, this puts a further dampening effect on coffee, with both volume and constant value sales expected to fall. Continuing…

Guatemalans are heavy coffee drinkers with this beverage being a dominant choice irrespective of social status. In addition, local coffee production is well-developed. Indeed, the microclimate present in Guatemala allows players to produce unique…