Coffee Industry Statistics [Largest Collection of Market Research]

The coffee industry is changing so much from year to year that facts and statistics often look completely different from one year to the next.

Instead of providing old or irrelevant data for reference and sharing, we regularly update our research.

We have mentioned all the important data for 2020 in the following article:

Coffee Industry Statistics

• Coffee Consumption
• Drinks Statistics
• Why People Drink Coffee
• Caffeine Consumption
• Coffee Production 
• Export and Import
• Coffee Shop Statistics
• Coffee Industry Revenue Statistics

Coffee Industry Consumption Statistics

1. In 2019, 64% of Americans aged 18 and over drank coffee every day. (NCA)

2. Worldwide, approximately 54% of adults between the ages of 18 and 29 drink, on average, 2 cups a day. (SurveyMonkey)

3. More than 2.25 billion cups of coffee are drunk every day around the world. (Wikipedia)

4. Also, Americans consume more than 140 billion cups per year, or about 400 million cups of coffee per day. (Fool.com)

5. The average U.S. coffee drinker consumes 2.7 cups per day, with the average size of a coffee cup measuring 9 ounces. (Fool.com)

6. In 2019-2020, 164,487 thousand 60-kg bags of coffee were consumed, and the global consumption growth rate was 2.2% per year. (International Coffee Organization)

7. World coffee consumption by continent in 2019-2020 (International Coffee Organization):

8. Coffee consumption in the U.S. in millions of 60-kg bags (Statista):

9. In 2020, the average volume of coffee consumed per capita amounts to 0.9 kg. (Statista)

10. Countries that consume the most coffee per capita (WorldAtlas):

11. In the United States, coffee consumption is 4.2 kg per capita. (WorldAtlas)

12. In the United States, 79% of respondents said they had a cup of coffee at home the previous day, and 36% of Americans said they had a cup of coffee away from home the previous day. (Reuters)

13. The average cost of a cup of coffee varies widely around the world (Statista):

14. The average price of a cup of coffee in the USA across all restaurant categories (quick and full service) is $2.99, compared to Starbucks where customers pay between $1.95 and $2.15 for a tall (12-ounce) brewed coffee, depending on location. (MarketWatch)

15. The average size of a cup of coffee in the USA (Shutterfly):

Mug Type	Mug Size
Espresso	2-3 oz
Cappuccino	5-6 oz
Classic	8-15 oz
Latte	11-15 oz
Oversized Mug	20-25 oz
Oversized Latte	20-25 oz
Travel Tumbler	15-20 oz
Travel Mug	15-20 oz

Coffee Industry Drinks Statistics

16. These are the most popular coffee drinks in the world (BeanPoet):

1. Americano
2. Breve
3. Café au lait
4. Café mocha
5. Cappuccino

17. These are the most popular coffee drinks in the USA (WorkWise):

1. Caramel Macchiato
2. Flat White
3. Cappuccino
4. Cold Brew
5. Latte Macchiato

Why People Drink Coffee

18. Here are the top reasons people drink coffee (SurveyMonkey):

• 69% of people drink coffee because they like the taste;
• 62% of respondents drink coffee to gain energy;
• 34% drink coffee to focus;
• 18% drink coffee to deal with stress;
• 10% consume coffee for health reasons.

19. People really want coffee! (I Need Coffee):

• 42% would give up the morning newspaper and smartphone for a cup of coffee;
• 20% would exchange a lunch for coffee;
• 12% prefer to get up earlier for a cup of coffee;
• 10% would drink coffee instead of brushing their teeth.

20. They cannot refuse it! (Mandatory):

• 62% of people cannot function without it;
• 41% of people said that they drink coffee in the shower;
• 36% said they were ready to give up TV and the Internet for a week for coffee;
• 29% of people said they were ready to leave their loved ones for a week for coffee;
• 25% would refuse a morning shower for coffee.

21. Millennials have specific coffee preferences (National Coffee Association Blog):

• 70% of the coffee consumed by millennials is gourmet drinks, and 30% is not;
• 32% of millennials consume espresso drinks;
• 14% consume non-espresso drinks;
• 15% of millennils drink coffee in specialized coffee shops and eateries;
• About 65% of Millennials are aware of single-cup brewers, a significantly lower portion than among older age groups.

22. Millennials’ favorite coffee and tea flavors (Keurig Blog):

Caffeine Consumption Statistics

23. Caffeine consumption statistics by country (Caffeine Informer):

24. The USA ranks 11th among the countries with the highest caffeine consumption, with a rate of 200mg/day per person. (Caffeine Informer)

Coffee Production Statistics

25. In total, world coffee production is estimated to reach 176.1 million 60-kg bags in 2020-2021. (United States Department of Agriculture)

26. Countries with the largest coffee production (Wikipedia, Global Value Chains Center):

Country	60-kg bags	Metric Tons	Pounds	Global %
Brazil	44200000	2652000	5714381000	29.1
Vietnam	27500000	1,650,000	3637627000	18.6
Colombia	13500000	810,000	1785744000	9.1
Indonesia	11000000	660,000	1455050000	7.4
Ethiopia	6,400,000	384000	846575000	4.3
Honduras	5,800,000	348,000	767208000	3.9
India	5800000	348,000	767208000	3.9
Uganda	4800000	288000	634931000	3.2
Mexico	3900000	234,000	515881000	2.6
Guatemala	3400000	204,000	449743000	2.3
Peru	3200000	192,000	423287000	2.2
Nicaragua	2200000	132000	291010000	1.5
China	1947000	116,820	257544000	1.3
Ivory Coast	1,800,000	108,000	238099000	1.2
Costa Rica	1492000	89520	197357000	1.2
Papua New Guinea	800000	48000	105821000	1
Tanzania	800000	48000	105821000	0.6
El Salvador	762000	45,720	100795000	0.5
Ecuador	700000	42000	92594000	0.5
Cameroon	570000	34,200	75398000	0.5
Laos	520000	31,200	68784000	0.5
Madagascar	520,000	31200	68784000	0.4
Gabon	500000	30000	66138000	0.4
Thailand	500000	30000	66138000	0.4
Venezuela	500000	30000	66138000	0.3
Dominican Republic	400000	24000	52910000	0.3
Haiti	350000	21000	46297000	0.3
Democratic Republic of the Congo	335000	20100	44312000	0.3
Rwanda	250,000	15000	33069000	0.2
Burundi	200,000	12000	26455000	0.2
Philippines	200000	12000	26455000	0.2
Guinea	160,000	9600	21164000	0.1
Yemen	120000	7200	15873000	0.1
Cuba	100000	6000	13227000	0.1
Panama	100000	6000	13227000	0.1
Bolivia	90000	5400	11904000	0.1
Timor Leste	80000	4800	10582000	0.1
Central African Republic	65000	3900	8598000	0.1
Nigeria	40000	2400	5291000	0.1
Ghana	37000	2,220	4894000	0.1
Sierra Leone	36000	2160	4761000	0.1
Angola	35,000	2100	4629000	0.1
Jamaica	21000	1260	2777000	0.1
Paraguay	20000	1200	2645000	0.1

27. Flavors of coffee by country (Duke Global Value Chains Center, Wikipedia, Perfect Daily Grind, USAID, International Trade Centre, Roastmasters, Sweet Marias, Sierra Leone Telegraph):

Country	Flavor
Brazil	Chocolate, nutty, savory
Vietnam	Earthy, bitter
Colombia	Cola, cherry, orange, vanilla, chocolate
Indonesia	Earthy, woody
Ethiopia	Blueberry, citrus, floral
Honduras	Chocolate, nutty, savory
India	Eathy, spicy, clove
Uganda	Earthy, floral, savory
Mexico	Chocolate, nutty, savory
Guatemala	Chocolate, nutty, savory
Peru	Nutty, vanilla
Nicaragua	Tobacco
China	Earthy, balanced
Cote d’Ivoire	Earthy, bitter
United States	Earthy, woody
Costa Rica	Chocolate, nutty, savory
Kenya	Dried fruit, raisin
Papua New Guinea	Earthy, woody
Tanzania	Fruity, berry, cedar
El Salvador	Chocolate, nutty, savory

28. About 70% of the world’s coffee production is Arabica, nearly 30% is Robusta and only about 2% is Liberica. (National coffee Association, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)

29. Global production of Arabica/Robusta/Liberica in percent by country (Global Values Chains Center):

Country	Arabica	Robusta	Liberica
Brazil	74	26	0
Vietnam	11	89	0
Colombia	100	0	0
Indonesia	24	75	1
Ethiopia	54	46	0
Honduras	91	9	0
India	28	72	0
Uganda	11	89	0
Mexico	96	4	0
Guatemala	98	2	0

30. Comparison of characteristics of coffee tree varieties (Wikipedia, Roast and Reason, Useful Tropical Plants, Pinoy Bisnes Ideas, Kape Isla, Food-Info, World Fertilizer Use Manual, Trade Winds Fruit, EnjoyJava, International Coffee Trading, Vittoria Coffee):

Feature	Arabica	Robusta	Liberica
Global Production	~70%	~30%	~2%
Primary Production	South America	Africa	Asia
Bearing Age	2 years	3-4 years	3-5 years
Height	10-15 feet	15-30 feet	30-45 feet
Temperature	60-75F	65-95F	60-80F
Elevation	2,000-6,500 feet	Sea level to 3,000 feet	Sea level to 3,000 feet
Shade	More	Less	Less
Rainfall	45-85 inches	85-115 inches	65-100 inches
Yield	0.7-2.2 lbs per tree	1.2-2.4 lbs per tree	1.2-2.4 lbs per tree
Harvest After Flowering	7-9 months	9-11 months	12-14 months
Density Per Hectare	1,200-7,000	500-2,000	500-2,000
Pollination	Self pollinating	Cross pollination	Cross pollination
Pest Resistence	Low	High	Medium

31. The average price of Arabica and Robusta in US dollars per kilogram (Statista):

32. Nearly 25 million farmers worldwide rely on growing coffee for their livelihood. (HowStuffWorks)

Coffee Export and Import Statistics

33. These countries comprise 79.7% of the world’s coffee exports (World’s Top Exports):

Feature	Arabica	Robusta	Liberica
Global Production	~70%	~30%	~2%
Primary Production	South America	Africa	Asia
Bearing Age	2 years	3-4 years	3-5 years
Height	10-15 feet	15-30 feet	30-45 feet
Temperature	60-75F	65-95F	60-80F
Elevation	2,000-6,500 feet	Sea level to 3,000 feet	Sea level to 3,000 feet
Shade	More	Less	Less
Rainfall	45-85 inches	85-115 inches	65-100 inches
Yield	0.7-2.2 lbs per tree	1.2-2.4 lbs per tree	1.2-2.4 lbs per tree
Harvest After Flowering	7-9 months	9-11 months	12-14 months
Density Per Hectare	1,200-7,000	500-2,000	500-2,000
Pollination	Self pollinating	Cross pollination	Cross pollination
Pest Resistence	Low	High	Medium

34. The fastest growing coffee exporters since 2015 (World’s Top Exports):

• France (an increase of 74.8%);
• Netherlands (an increase of 57.2%);
• Italy (an increase of 24.7%);
• Switzerland (an increase of 24.2%).

35. Reducing the volume of coffee exports by country (World’s Top Exports):

• Indonesia (-26.6% decrease);
• Belgium (-19.9% decrease);
• Brazil (-18.2% decrease);
• USA (-13.2% decrease);
• Vietnam (-0.04% decrease).

36. Leading countries by coffee exports, in thousands of 60-kilogram sacks (Statista):

37. Total imports and exports of coffee from 2005-2020, in 1,000 60-kg bags (Statista):

38. Worldwide export of types of coffee beans in 1,000 60-kg bags (Statista):

39. Countries with the highest import rate, in 60-kg bags (2016/17-2019/20) (International Coffee Organization):

Coutry	60-kg bags imported	Rate of increase
European Union	46,082	1 %
USA	27,732	2 %
Japan	7,523	1 %
Russian Federation	4,483	4 %
Canada	3,846	2 %
Algeria	547	24 %
South Korea	2,447	6 %
Australia	1,879	4 %
Saudi Arabia	1,314	0 %
Turkey	1,409	11 %
Ukraine	1,204	-1 %
Switzerland	1,074	-2 %
Norway	904	0 %
Sudan	592	-3 %
Argentina	574	-5 %
Egypt	633	-1 %
South Africa	646	7 %
Morocco	730	3 %
Lebanon	646	2 %
Taiwan	718	8 %
Others	9,388	4 %

40. The total amount of imported coffee worldwide was 114,372 (in thousand 60-kg bags), and the average growth rate was 1.7% per year. (International Coffee Organization)

Coffee Shop Statistics

41. Largest coffee shops chains in the world (Wikipedia):

Coffee shop name	Country founded in	Number of locations
Starbucks	United States	28,218
Dunkin’	United States	11,000
Tim Hortons	Canada	4,613
Paris Croissant	South Korea	3,558
Costa Coffee	United Kingdom	3,401
Café Amazon	Thailand	3,000
Luckin Coffee	China	1,700
Café Coffee Day	India	1,556
Caffe Bene	South Korea	1,378
Doutor Coffee	Japan	1,300+
Krispy Kreme	United States	1,005
Ediya Coffee	South Korea	1,000
85C Bakery Cafe	Taiwan	994

42. The most popular coffee shops in the USA (World Coffee Portal):

• Starbucks accounts for 40% of the entire coffee shop market, with approximately 14,875 stores.
• Dunkin’ Donuts occupies 26% of the coffee market and has approximately 9,570 stores throughout the United States.
• Caribou coffee occupies 13% of the coffee shop market and has approximately 4,700 stores in the USA.

43. The number of Starbucks coffee houses per capita by country, per 1 million inhabitants (The Telegraph):

44. At Starbucks, 20% of total orders are placed through mobile apps. (RetailDive)

45. The use of apps to order coffee in 2018 versus 2019 (Statista):

Coffee Industry Revenue Statistics

46. Countries with the highest income in the coffee industry (Statista):

47. Revenue by coffee type in millions of USD from 2012 to 2025 (projected) (Statista):

48. Average revenue per capita in USD from 2012 to 2025 (projected) (Statista):

49. Average price per kilogram of coffee in USD from 2012 to 2025 (projected) (Statista):