Global coffee consumption reaches 170.3 million 60-kg bags each year. Daily intake averages 2.25 billion cups worldwide. Per capita figures range from 12 kg in Finland to 4.2 kg in the United States.
Key Takeaways
- In 2022/23, global coffee consumption reached 170.3 million 60-kg bags, up 1.5% from the previous year.
- World coffee consumption for 2021/22 totaled 167.5 million bags, reflecting steady post-pandemic recovery.
- Annual global coffee consumption averages 2.25 billion cups per day worldwide.
- Global coffee consumption grew 2.1% CAGR from 2018-2023.
- Coffee market value reached $132.13 billion globally in 2023.
- Instant coffee segment grew 4.5% annually 2020-2025.
- United States per capita coffee consumption was 4.2 kg in 2022.
- Finland leads globally with 12.0 kg coffee per capita annually in 2023.
- Norway at 9.9 kg per capita coffee consumption in 2022.
- Europe leads with 35% of global coffee consumption at 60 million bags in 2022.
- United States consumed 26.4 million 60-kg bags of coffee in 2022/23.
- Brazil's coffee consumption reached 22.5 million bags in 2023.
In 2022 and 2023, global coffee consumption stayed near 170 million 60 kg bags, averaging 2.25 billion cups daily.
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Global Volume30 stats
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In 2022/23, global coffee consumption reached 170.3 million 60-kg bags, up 1.5% from the previous year.
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World coffee consumption for 2021/22 totaled 167.5 million bags, reflecting steady post-pandemic recovery.
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Annual global coffee consumption averages 2.25 billion cups per day worldwide.
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In 2023, total green coffee consumption hit 171 million bags globally.
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Global roasted coffee consumption in 2020 was approximately 10.5 million metric tons.
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Coffee consumption worldwide amounted to 9.8 million tonnes in 2021.
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By 2025, global coffee consumption is projected to reach 11.2 million metric tons.
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In 2019, the world consumed 165.8 million 60-kg bags of coffee.
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Global coffee consumption grew by 2% annually from 2018 to 2022.
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Total coffee intake globally equates to over 500 billion cups annually.
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In 2020/21, world consumption of green coffee was 169.3 million bags.
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Global coffee consumption volume in 2023 estimated at 10.8 million tonnes.
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Annual global consumption of soluble coffee reached 1.2 million tonnes in 2022.
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World coffee consumption per capita averaged 1.3 kg in 2022.
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In 2024 projection, global consumption to hit 172.5 million bags.
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Global coffee consumption increased by 1.3% in 2023 to 170.8 million bags.
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Total world coffee consumption in 2018 was 162.9 million bags.
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By volume, global coffee market consumed 9.5 million tonnes in 2020.
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Instant coffee accounted for 30% of global consumption at 3.2 million tonnes in 2022.
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Global consumption of Arabica coffee reached 85 million bags in 2022/23.
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Robusta coffee consumption globally was 45 million bags in 2022.
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In 2021, world coffee consumption volume grew 1.8% year-over-year.
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Global daily coffee consumption totals 2.5 billion cups as of 2023.
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Total green coffee consumed worldwide in 2017/18: 158.7 million bags.
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By 2030, global coffee consumption forecasted at 12.5 million tonnes.
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Global coffee consumption in 2022 equated to 6.1 kg per person annually on average.
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Roasted coffee consumption worldwide: 10.2 million tonnes in 2023.
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Specialty coffee now represents 40% of global consumption volume.
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Global consumption of decaffeinated coffee: 1.1 million tonnes yearly.
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In 2024, expected global coffee volume consumption: 173 million bags.
Interpretation
Global Volume Interpretation
Despite the world's many looming crises, humanity remains steadfastly united by its solemn, caffeine-fueled duty to consume over half a trillion cups of coffee a year, ensuring the global economy runs on something stronger than hope.
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Market Trends23 stats
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Global coffee consumption grew 2.1% CAGR from 2018-2023.
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Coffee market value reached $132.13 billion globally in 2023.
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Instant coffee segment grew 4.5% annually 2020-2025.
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Ready-to-drink coffee sales up 7% globally in 2023.
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Specialty coffee market to reach $83 billion by 2025.
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Online coffee sales surged 15% post-COVID to 2023.
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Sustainable coffee demand rose 10% in consumption preferences 2022.
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Cold brew coffee consumption doubled from 2019 to 2023.
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Organic coffee share in global market: 12% in 2023.
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Capsule coffee pods market grew 6.8% CAGR to 2025.
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Millennials drive 45% of specialty coffee consumption growth.
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Global coffee retail prices up 30% due to supply issues 2022-23.
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Plant-based coffee alternatives consumption up 20% in 2023.
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Home brewing equipment sales boosted consumption 8% in 2022.
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Asia-Pacific coffee market CAGR 5.2% through 2030.
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Single-serve coffee pods reached 40 billion units consumed yearly.
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Fairtrade coffee consumption increased 9% globally 2021-22.
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Espresso-based drinks up 12% in consumption volume 2023.
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Decaf coffee market growing at 3.5% CAGR to 2028.
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Coffee shop visits recovered to 95% pre-pandemic levels in 2023.
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Nitro cold brew consumption tripled since 2018.
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Global coffee exports valued at $38 billion in 2022.
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Consumption of premium coffee grew 5% annually 2020-2023.
Interpretation
Market Trends Interpretation
While our collective caffeine addiction is becoming more expensive, sustainable, and conveniently caffeinated, it's clear the world is now running on a sophisticated, direct-to-mug economy where even our guilty pleasures have gone premium and planet-conscious.
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Per Capita24 stats
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United States per capita coffee consumption was 4.2 kg in 2022.
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Finland leads globally with 12.0 kg coffee per capita annually in 2023.
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Norway at 9.9 kg per capita coffee consumption in 2022.
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Iceland consumes 9.0 kg coffee per person per year.
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Denmark's per capita coffee intake: 8.7 kg annually.
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Netherlands averages 8.4 kg per capita coffee consumption.
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Luxembourg at 8.1 kg per person yearly coffee.
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Canada per capita: 6.3 kg in 2023.
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Belgium consumes 6.8 kg coffee per capita.
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Germany: 6.5 kg per capita annual consumption.
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Switzerland: 7.9 kg per capita in 2022.
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Austria: 7.5 kg per person coffee yearly.
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Sweden: 6.1 kg per capita consumption.
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Australia: 3.0 kg per capita coffee intake.
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United Kingdom: 2.5 kg per person annually.
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France: 5.1 kg per capita in 2023.
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Italy: 5.9 kg per capita coffee consumption.
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Japan: 3.2 kg per person yearly.
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South Korea: 2.4 kg per capita in 2022.
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Brazil: 5.8 kg per capita consumption.
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Finland increased per capita to 12.5 kg in 2023.
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Global average per capita coffee consumption rose to 1.3 kg in 2022.
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US per capita coffee consumption grew 2% to 4.4 kg in 2023.
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Netherlands per capita steady at 8.3 kg despite population growth.
Interpretation
Per Capita Interpretation
Despite America’s love for a grande latte, the real engine of civilization runs on Nordic-grade rocket fuel, as Finland consumes three times as much coffee per person just to stay awake through the darkness.
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Regional Consumption28 stats
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Europe leads with 35% of global coffee consumption at 60 million bags in 2022.
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United States consumed 26.4 million 60-kg bags of coffee in 2022/23.
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Brazil's coffee consumption reached 22.5 million bags in 2023.
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Germany imported and consumed 1.2 million tonnes of coffee in 2022.
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Japan's annual coffee consumption: 450,000 tonnes in 2023.
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China consumed 400,000 tonnes of coffee in 2022, up 15% YoY.
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Italy's coffee intake: 6 kg per capita, totaling 350,000 tonnes yearly.
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France consumed 300,000 tonnes of coffee in 2023.
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Asia-Pacific region accounted for 25% of global consumption in 2022.
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United Kingdom coffee consumption: 90,000 tonnes annually in 2023.
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Canada drank 500 million kg of coffee in 2022.
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South Korea's coffee consumption hit 70,000 tonnes in 2023.
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Russia consumed 150,000 tonnes of coffee in 2022.
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Australia consumed 40,000 tonnes of coffee yearly as of 2023.
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Middle East coffee consumption grew to 200,000 tonnes in 2022.
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Africa's coffee consumption: 1.5 million bags in 2023.
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Netherlands, per capita leader in Europe, consumed 8.3 kg/person.
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India consumed 100,000 tonnes of coffee in 2023.
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Latin America ex-Brazil: 10 million bags consumed in 2022.
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Scandinavia region consumes 12 kg per capita average.
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Mexico's domestic consumption: 1.8 million bags in 2023.
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Turkey consumed 250,000 tonnes of coffee in 2022.
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Southeast Asia coffee intake: 500,000 tonnes annually.
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Poland's coffee consumption reached 2 kg per capita in 2023.
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Finland tops Europe with 12 kg per capita consumption.
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Vietnam consumed 200,000 tonnes domestically in 2022.
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Switzerland consumes 7.9 kg coffee per person yearly.
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Norway's annual coffee consumption: 5.5 kg per capita.
Interpretation
Regional Consumption Interpretation
If Europe is the coffee world's steady, high-functioning addict, America its enthusiastic second, and Brazil its local champion, then the surging thirst from China and the Asia-Pacific region is the caffeinated plot twist promising a very jittery future.
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