GITNUXREPORT 2026

Espresso Coffee Industry Statistics

The espresso coffee industry shows strong global growth across diverse markets and consumer trends.

Min-ji Park

Research Analyst focused on sustainability and consumer trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Global per capita espresso consumption averages 1.2 kg annually, led by Finland at 4.5 kg in 2023.

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Italians consume 14 billion espresso shots yearly, averaging 6 per day per capita in 2023.

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U.S. consumers drank 50 billion espresso-based drinks in 2023, up 10% from 2022.

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Australia's per capita espresso intake is 3.2 kg annually, highest in Asia-Pacific 2023.

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65% of Europeans prefer espresso over drip coffee in 2023 surveys.

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Brazil's domestic espresso consumption doubled to 2 million bags in 2023.

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China's urban espresso consumption grew 25% to 500 million cups monthly in 2023.

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UK millennials consume 40% more espresso than average, 2.5 cups daily in 2023.

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Japan's ready-to-drink espresso sales hit 1.2 billion units in 2023.

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France's cafe espresso servings reached 5 billion annually in 2023.

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Germany's home espresso machine usage up 18%, 15 million units in households 2023.

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South Korea's espresso cafe visits increased 30% to 2.5 billion in 2023.

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Sweden's espresso consumption per capita is 8.2 kg, top in Scandinavia 2023.

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Netherlands drinks 4.1 billion espresso shots yearly in 2023.

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Canada's espresso market demand grew 14% to $1.8 billion in 2023.

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Spain's tapas bar espresso servings average 3 billion annually 2023.

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Global espresso consumption in cafes accounts for 55% of total coffee served 2023.

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Espresso machine sales for super-automatic models grew 30% to $2.1B 2023.

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Nespresso capsules compatible machines sold 50 million units globally 2023.

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Commercial espresso machine market valued at $4.2 billion in 2023.

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Home pod espresso systems penetration 35% in Italian households 2023.

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Smart espresso makers with app control: 12 million units shipped 2023.

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Manual lever espresso machines popular in 15% of U.S. specialty cafes 2023.

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Global espresso grinder market size $1.8 billion, burr grinders 70% share 2023.

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Dual-boiler prosumer espresso machines sales up 40% to 250,000 units 2023.

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Vending espresso machines installed 1.5 million worldwide 2023.

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Pressure profiling espresso machines in 25% of third-wave cafes 2023.

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Compact countertop espresso makers market $900 million in 2023.

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IoT-enabled espresso maintenance systems in 40% commercial setups 2023.

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High-end La Marzocco machines placed in 10,000 new cafes 2023.

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Battery-powered portable espresso makers sold 500,000 units 2023.

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Automated tamping tech integrated in 30% new machines 2023.

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Espresso milk frothers market $600 million, automatic 55% 2023.

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In 2023, the global espresso coffee market was valued at approximately USD 12.5 billion, with a projected CAGR of 5.8% from 2024 to 2030.

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The U.S. espresso drinks market reached $8.2 billion in sales in 2022, growing 12% year-over-year.

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Europe holds 45% of the global espresso market share in 2023 due to strong cafe culture.

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Italy's espresso segment generated €2.8 billion in revenue in 2022.

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Asia-Pacific espresso market is expected to grow at 7.2% CAGR through 2028, driven by urbanization.

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Global ready-to-drink espresso beverages market size was $1.1 billion in 2023.

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U.S. specialty espresso sales increased by 15% to $4.5 billion in 2023.

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Brazil's espresso-grade coffee production contributed 20% of its total coffee output in 2022.

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The espresso machine market globally was valued at $6.7 billion in 2023.

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UK espresso coffee consumption market hit £1.2 billion in 2023.

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Australia's espresso market share in total coffee is 35% as of 2023.

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Global espresso pods/capsules market reached $15.2 billion in 2023.

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France's out-of-home espresso sales grew 8% to €4.1 billion in 2022.

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China's emerging espresso market valued at $2.3 billion in 2023.

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Espresso represents 28% of global premium coffee segment in 2023.

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Global production of Arabica beans suitable for espresso reached 4.2 million metric tons in 2022/23.

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Vietnam produced 1.8 million tons of Robusta coffee in 2023, 60% used for espresso blends.

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Brazil harvested 66.3 million bags of coffee in 2023, with 25% classified as fine cup for espresso.

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Colombia's espresso-quality washed Arabica production was 12.5 million bags in 2022/23.

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Ethiopia exported 250,000 tons of Yirgacheffe beans ideal for espresso in 2023.

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Indonesia's Sumatra coffee production for espresso hit 600,000 tons in 2023.

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Honduras produced 5.7 million bags of strictly high-grown Arabica for espresso in 2023.

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Uganda's Robusta production reached 300,000 tons in 2023, key for Italian espresso blends.

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Peru's organic espresso-grade coffee output was 250,000 bags in 2022/23.

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Costa Rica produced 1.2 million bags of SHB Arabica for specialty espresso in 2023.

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India's Karnataka region yielded 1.1 million tons of Arabica/Robusta mix for espresso in 2023.

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Guatemala's Antigua coffee production for premium espresso was 350,000 bags in 2023.

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Tanzania's espresso-suitable Arabica output reached 70,000 tons in 2023.

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Papua New Guinea produced 1.1 million bags of Type A Arabica for espresso in 2023.

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Mexico's Chiapas region contributed 4 million bags of washed Arabica for espresso in 2023.

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World espresso trade volume reached 2.8 million tons in 2022/23.

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EU imported 1.2 million tons of green coffee for espresso in 2023.

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U.S. espresso coffee imports totaled $3.5 billion in 2023.

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Germany's coffee imports for espresso blends: 1.1 million tons in 2023.

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Italy exported 400,000 tons of roasted espresso coffee in 2023.

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Brazil exported 2.5 million tons of espresso-grade coffee to Europe in 2023.

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Vietnam's Robusta exports for espresso hit 1.5 million tons in 2023.

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Switzerland re-exported 150,000 tons of blended espresso coffee in 2023.

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Japan's espresso bean imports from Brazil: 300,000 tons in 2023.

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Belgium's coffee port handled 2.7 million tons for espresso trade 2023.

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Colombia exported 70% of its production as espresso-grade to U.S./EU 2023.

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Netherlands imported 900,000 tons green coffee for roasting espresso 2023.

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UK post-Brexit espresso imports grew 5% to 250,000 tons in 2023.

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China's coffee imports for espresso surged 40% to 400,000 tons 2023.

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Spain imported 350,000 tons of Arabica for espresso in 2023.

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Global espresso export prices averaged $4.20/kg for Robusta in 2023.

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72% of consumers aged 18-34 prefer plant-based milk in espresso drinks in 2023 surveys.

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Sustainable espresso sourcing certifications (Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade) cover 35% of market in 2023.

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Single-origin espresso sales grew 22% globally in 2023.

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58% of espresso buyers prioritize low-carbon footprint origins in 2023.

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Nitro cold brew espresso variants surged 45% in U.S. sales 2023.

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Home espresso machine ownership up 25% post-pandemic, 120 million units worldwide 2023.

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40% growth in oat milk espresso lattes ordered via apps in 2023.

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Direct trade espresso coffees represent 15% of specialty market 2023.

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Plastic-free espresso pods adoption reached 28% in Europe 2023.

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Espresso with functional ingredients (mushrooms, CBD) up 60% in sales 2023.

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Women account for 52% of premium espresso consumers globally 2023.

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Mobile ordering for espresso drinks increased 35% in 2023.

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Regenerative agriculture in espresso farms covers 10% of production 2023.

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Vegan espresso menu options up 50% in cafes worldwide 2023.

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AI-optimized espresso roasting adopted by 20% of roasters 2023.

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Espresso loyalty programs boosted repeat visits by 18% in 2023 chains.

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Global espresso industry invests $500 million in carbon-neutral initiatives 2023.

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Dive into the global phenomenon that poured over $12.5 billion into our cups last year, as we explore the explosive growth, surprising trends, and cultural grip of the espresso coffee industry.

Key Takeaways

In 2023, the global espresso coffee market was valued at approximately USD 12.5 billion, with a projected CAGR of 5.8% from 2024 to 2030.
The U.S. espresso drinks market reached $8.2 billion in sales in 2022, growing 12% year-over-year.
Europe holds 45% of the global espresso market share in 2023 due to strong cafe culture.
Global production of Arabica beans suitable for espresso reached 4.2 million metric tons in 2022/23.
Vietnam produced 1.8 million tons of Robusta coffee in 2023, 60% used for espresso blends.
Brazil harvested 66.3 million bags of coffee in 2023, with 25% classified as fine cup for espresso.
Global per capita espresso consumption averages 1.2 kg annually, led by Finland at 4.5 kg in 2023.
Italians consume 14 billion espresso shots yearly, averaging 6 per day per capita in 2023.
U.S. consumers drank 50 billion espresso-based drinks in 2023, up 10% from 2022.
World espresso trade volume reached 2.8 million tons in 2022/23.
EU imported 1.2 million tons of green coffee for espresso in 2023.
U.S. espresso coffee imports totaled $3.5 billion in 2023.
72% of consumers aged 18-34 prefer plant-based milk in espresso drinks in 2023 surveys.
Sustainable espresso sourcing certifications (Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade) cover 35% of market in 2023.
Single-origin espresso sales grew 22% globally in 2023.

The espresso coffee industry shows strong global growth across diverse markets and consumer trends.

Consumption & Demand

Global per capita espresso consumption averages 1.2 kg annually, led by Finland at 4.5 kg in 2023.
Italians consume 14 billion espresso shots yearly, averaging 6 per day per capita in 2023.
U.S. consumers drank 50 billion espresso-based drinks in 2023, up 10% from 2022.
Australia's per capita espresso intake is 3.2 kg annually, highest in Asia-Pacific 2023.
65% of Europeans prefer espresso over drip coffee in 2023 surveys.
Brazil's domestic espresso consumption doubled to 2 million bags in 2023.
China's urban espresso consumption grew 25% to 500 million cups monthly in 2023.
UK millennials consume 40% more espresso than average, 2.5 cups daily in 2023.
Japan's ready-to-drink espresso sales hit 1.2 billion units in 2023.
France's cafe espresso servings reached 5 billion annually in 2023.
Germany's home espresso machine usage up 18%, 15 million units in households 2023.
South Korea's espresso cafe visits increased 30% to 2.5 billion in 2023.
Sweden's espresso consumption per capita is 8.2 kg, top in Scandinavia 2023.
Netherlands drinks 4.1 billion espresso shots yearly in 2023.
Canada's espresso market demand grew 14% to $1.8 billion in 2023.
Spain's tapas bar espresso servings average 3 billion annually 2023.
Global espresso consumption in cafes accounts for 55% of total coffee served 2023.

Consumption & Demand Interpretation

While the world's love affair with drip coffee may be cooling off, humanity’s collective veins are now coursing with a more potent and elegant jet fuel, as evidenced by nations from Finland to China competitively mainlining espresso shots at a rate that suggests productivity isn't the only thing perking up.

Equipment & Technology

Espresso machine sales for super-automatic models grew 30% to $2.1B 2023.
Nespresso capsules compatible machines sold 50 million units globally 2023.
Commercial espresso machine market valued at $4.2 billion in 2023.
Home pod espresso systems penetration 35% in Italian households 2023.
Smart espresso makers with app control: 12 million units shipped 2023.
Manual lever espresso machines popular in 15% of U.S. specialty cafes 2023.
Global espresso grinder market size $1.8 billion, burr grinders 70% share 2023.
Dual-boiler prosumer espresso machines sales up 40% to 250,000 units 2023.
Vending espresso machines installed 1.5 million worldwide 2023.
Pressure profiling espresso machines in 25% of third-wave cafes 2023.
Compact countertop espresso makers market $900 million in 2023.
IoT-enabled espresso maintenance systems in 40% commercial setups 2023.
High-end La Marzocco machines placed in 10,000 new cafes 2023.
Battery-powered portable espresso makers sold 500,000 units 2023.
Automated tamping tech integrated in 30% new machines 2023.
Espresso milk frothers market $600 million, automatic 55% 2023.

Equipment & Technology Interpretation

While we continue to simplify the shot with pods and super-automatics, the growing sales of high-end equipment reveal a serious industry truth: we don't want to just push a button for coffee, we want to push the very boundaries of what a button can do.

Market Size & Growth

In 2023, the global espresso coffee market was valued at approximately USD 12.5 billion, with a projected CAGR of 5.8% from 2024 to 2030.
The U.S. espresso drinks market reached $8.2 billion in sales in 2022, growing 12% year-over-year.
Europe holds 45% of the global espresso market share in 2023 due to strong cafe culture.
Italy's espresso segment generated €2.8 billion in revenue in 2022.
Asia-Pacific espresso market is expected to grow at 7.2% CAGR through 2028, driven by urbanization.
Global ready-to-drink espresso beverages market size was $1.1 billion in 2023.
U.S. specialty espresso sales increased by 15% to $4.5 billion in 2023.
Brazil's espresso-grade coffee production contributed 20% of its total coffee output in 2022.
The espresso machine market globally was valued at $6.7 billion in 2023.
UK espresso coffee consumption market hit £1.2 billion in 2023.
Australia's espresso market share in total coffee is 35% as of 2023.
Global espresso pods/capsules market reached $15.2 billion in 2023.
France's out-of-home espresso sales grew 8% to €4.1 billion in 2022.
China's emerging espresso market valued at $2.3 billion in 2023.
Espresso represents 28% of global premium coffee segment in 2023.

Market Size & Growth Interpretation

The world is running on espresso, from Italy's €2.8 billion legacy and Europe's dominant cafe culture to America's booming $8.2 billion habit and Asia's rapidly urbanizing future, proving that our collective need for a concentrated caffeine kick is an unstoppable, multi-billion dollar force.

Production & Supply

Global production of Arabica beans suitable for espresso reached 4.2 million metric tons in 2022/23.
Vietnam produced 1.8 million tons of Robusta coffee in 2023, 60% used for espresso blends.
Brazil harvested 66.3 million bags of coffee in 2023, with 25% classified as fine cup for espresso.
Colombia's espresso-quality washed Arabica production was 12.5 million bags in 2022/23.
Ethiopia exported 250,000 tons of Yirgacheffe beans ideal for espresso in 2023.
Indonesia's Sumatra coffee production for espresso hit 600,000 tons in 2023.
Honduras produced 5.7 million bags of strictly high-grown Arabica for espresso in 2023.
Uganda's Robusta production reached 300,000 tons in 2023, key for Italian espresso blends.
Peru's organic espresso-grade coffee output was 250,000 bags in 2022/23.
Costa Rica produced 1.2 million bags of SHB Arabica for specialty espresso in 2023.
India's Karnataka region yielded 1.1 million tons of Arabica/Robusta mix for espresso in 2023.
Guatemala's Antigua coffee production for premium espresso was 350,000 bags in 2023.
Tanzania's espresso-suitable Arabica output reached 70,000 tons in 2023.
Papua New Guinea produced 1.1 million bags of Type A Arabica for espresso in 2023.
Mexico's Chiapas region contributed 4 million bags of washed Arabica for espresso in 2023.

Production & Supply Interpretation

This global data proves that the quest for the perfect espresso is a serious, high-stakes treasure hunt, where tons of beans from every corner of the earth are meticulously sourced, blended, and roasted just to fuel our collective morning dignity.

Trade & Exports

World espresso trade volume reached 2.8 million tons in 2022/23.
EU imported 1.2 million tons of green coffee for espresso in 2023.
U.S. espresso coffee imports totaled $3.5 billion in 2023.
Germany's coffee imports for espresso blends: 1.1 million tons in 2023.
Italy exported 400,000 tons of roasted espresso coffee in 2023.
Brazil exported 2.5 million tons of espresso-grade coffee to Europe in 2023.
Vietnam's Robusta exports for espresso hit 1.5 million tons in 2023.
Switzerland re-exported 150,000 tons of blended espresso coffee in 2023.
Japan's espresso bean imports from Brazil: 300,000 tons in 2023.
Belgium's coffee port handled 2.7 million tons for espresso trade 2023.
Colombia exported 70% of its production as espresso-grade to U.S./EU 2023.
Netherlands imported 900,000 tons green coffee for roasting espresso 2023.
UK post-Brexit espresso imports grew 5% to 250,000 tons in 2023.
China's coffee imports for espresso surged 40% to 400,000 tons 2023.
Spain imported 350,000 tons of Arabica for espresso in 2023.
Global espresso export prices averaged $4.20/kg for Robusta in 2023.

Trade & Exports Interpretation

This is a global dance of beans where continents like Europe and North America waltz with mountains of coffee from Brazil and Vietnam, all while newcomers like China are crashing the party and the UK, bless its heart, is still figuring out the Brexit two-step.

Trends & Sustainability

72% of consumers aged 18-34 prefer plant-based milk in espresso drinks in 2023 surveys.
Sustainable espresso sourcing certifications (Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade) cover 35% of market in 2023.
Single-origin espresso sales grew 22% globally in 2023.
58% of espresso buyers prioritize low-carbon footprint origins in 2023.
Nitro cold brew espresso variants surged 45% in U.S. sales 2023.
Home espresso machine ownership up 25% post-pandemic, 120 million units worldwide 2023.
40% growth in oat milk espresso lattes ordered via apps in 2023.
Direct trade espresso coffees represent 15% of specialty market 2023.
Plastic-free espresso pods adoption reached 28% in Europe 2023.
Espresso with functional ingredients (mushrooms, CBD) up 60% in sales 2023.
Women account for 52% of premium espresso consumers globally 2023.
Mobile ordering for espresso drinks increased 35% in 2023.
Regenerative agriculture in espresso farms covers 10% of production 2023.
Vegan espresso menu options up 50% in cafes worldwide 2023.
AI-optimized espresso roasting adopted by 20% of roasters 2023.
Espresso loyalty programs boosted repeat visits by 18% in 2023 chains.
Global espresso industry invests $500 million in carbon-neutral initiatives 2023.

Trends & Sustainability Interpretation

The espresso industry in 2023 was driven by a young, climate-conscious generation who demand oat milk lattes on their phones, single-origin beans with a clear conscience, and the ability to experiment with nitro cold brew at home while the entire sector scrambles to roast, source, and package coffee more sustainably to keep up with them.

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