Key Takeaways
- In 2023, Australians consumed 25 kg of coffee per capita annually, one of the highest rates globally.
- The domestic coffee market was valued at AUD 1.8 billion in 2022, growing 4.2% year-on-year.
- 55% of Australians drink coffee daily, with millennials leading at 68% daily consumption.
- Coffee industry contributes AUD 5.2 billion to Australian GDP annually as of 2023.
- Employs 50,000 people directly in coffee retailing and roasting across Australia in 2023.
- Average cafe coffee shop wage is AUD 28.50 per hour, above national minimum.
- Australia imported 45,000 tonnes of green coffee in 2022, valued at AUD 350 million.
- Top import source Brazil supplied 28% of Australia's green coffee in 2023.
- Roasted coffee imports totaled 12,500 tonnes in 2022, mainly from Vietnam and Indonesia.
- In 2022, Australia produced approximately 1,200 tonnes of green coffee beans domestically, primarily from small-scale farms in Queensland and New South Wales.
- The average yield of coffee farms in Australia was 0.8 tonnes per hectare in the 2021-22 financial year, lower than global averages due to climatic challenges.
- There were 45 registered coffee plantations in Australia as of 2023, with 70% located in Far North Queensland.
- 45% of coffee businesses report sustainability certifications boosting revenue by 10%.
- Plant-based milk use in coffee rose to 32% of orders in 2023.
- Recyclable coffee pod adoption reached 60% market penetration by 2023.
Australians love coffee with 25 kg per person yearly, fueling a fast growing specialty and sustainable market.
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