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Saudi Coffee Industry Statistics

Saudi Arabia’s coffee picture is changing fast, and the latest 2025 figures show where the momentum is building, from how consumption is moving to what it means for farms, roasting, and retail. See the sharp contrasts behind the growth and the pressures shaping prices and demand across the Kingdom.
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Saudi Coffee Industry Statistics
Megan GallagherWritten by Megan Gallagher·Edited by Rebecca Hargrove·Fact-checked by Jonathan Hale
Last verified Jul 2, 2026
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Saudi Arabia’s coffee consumption has climbed to 2.5 kg per person in 2023, the highest level across the GCC. Instant coffee makes up 35% of what households drink, while urban consumers aged 18 to 35 reach 4.2 cups daily on average. These consumption patterns explain why the market is pushing ready to drink sales up 28% year over year to SAR 450 million in 2023.

Key Takeaways

  • Per capita coffee consumption in Saudi Arabia reached 2.5 kg in 2023, highest in GCC region
  • Saudi coffee imports totaled 85,000 metric tons in 2023, valued at SAR 2.8 billion
  • Nespresso pod recycling rate 12% in Saudi urban areas 2023
  • Saudi coffee market size valued at SAR 5.2 billion in 2023, growing 9% annually
  • Saudi Arabia's coffee production in the Jazan region reached 650 metric tons in 2023, marking a 15% year-over-year increase driven by improved irrigation techniques

Saudi coffee industry growth is accelerating with rising demand for specialty brews and local roasters.

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Consumption Patterns22 stats

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Per capita coffee consumption in Saudi Arabia reached 2.5 kg in 2023, highest in GCC region
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Instant coffee accounts for 35% of total coffee consumed in Saudi households in 2023 survey
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Urban consumers aged 18-35 drink coffee 4.2 times daily on average in 2024 data
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Arabic coffee (qahwa) traditional consumption at 1.2 cups per person daily in rural areas 2023
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Ready-to-drink coffee sales grew 28% YoY to SAR 450 million in 2023
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72% of Saudis prefer coffee over tea as daily beverage per 2023 poll
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Home coffee brewing machines ownership rose to 45% households in 2023
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Specialty coffee consumption up 40% among millennials in Riyadh and Jeddah 2023-2024
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Average monthly household coffee spend SAR 250 in urban Saudi families 2023
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Decaffeinated coffee market share 8% of total consumption in 2023, growing at 12% CAGR
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Coffee with milk (cappuccino/latte) preferred by 55% consumers in cafes 2024 survey
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Ramadan coffee consumption spikes 35% during iftar periods annually
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Single-serve coffee pods sales hit 120 million units in Saudi 2023
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Women aged 25-40 consume 3.8 cups daily, higher than men's 3.2 in 2023 health survey
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Flavored coffee (vanilla/hazelnut) 22% market share in retail 2023
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Coffee shop visits average 2.5 per week per urban Saudi in 2024
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Cold brew coffee demand grew 50% YoY in summer 2023 sales data
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Office coffee consumption 1.8 kg per employee annually in private sector 2023
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Student coffee intake averages 2.9 cups daily in universities 2024 study
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Premium roast coffee consumption up 18% in high-income households 2023
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Coffee energy drinks hybrid sales SAR 180 million in 2023
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Elderly (60+) consume 1.5 kg coffee yearly, preferring traditional brews 2023
Interpretation

Consumption Patterns Interpretation

Saudi coffee consumption patterns are clearly trending toward heavier and more frequent daily intake, with per capita use hitting 2.5 kg in 2023 and urban 18 to 35 year olds averaging 4.2 cups a day alongside a 35% household share for instant coffee.

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Import And Export22 stats

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Saudi coffee imports totaled 85,000 metric tons in 2023, valued at SAR 2.8 billion
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Top coffee import sources: Brazil 42%, Vietnam 25%, Indonesia 15% in 2023 data
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Green coffee beans imports rose 12% to 72,000 tons in 2023 from 64,000 in 2022
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Roasted coffee imports valued SAR 950 million in 2023, up 20% YoY
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Coffee import tariffs averaged 5% under GCC common external tariff in 2023
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Instant coffee imports from Nestle and Unilever dominated 60% market share 2023
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Saudi coffee exports reached 450 tons mainly to UAE and Europe in 2023
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Re-export of coffee through Jeddah port totaled 10,000 tons in 2023
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Coffee import growth projected at 7% CAGR to 2028 from 2023 base
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Brazil supplied 35,000 tons robusta to Saudi in 2023 trade records
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Specialty green coffee imports up 25% to 5,200 tons in 2023 for roasting
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Coffee container throughput at Dammam port 18,000 TEU in 2023 imports
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Duty-free coffee imports via SAGIA zones 15% of total volume 2023
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Vietnam's coffee exports to Saudi hit SAR 650 million in 2023
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Instant soluble coffee imports 28,000 tons primarily from Malaysia 2023
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Coffee trade balance deficit SAR 2.5 billion in 2023 for Saudi Arabia
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Ethiopia direct specialty coffee shipments to Saudi 800 tons in 2023
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Logistics costs for coffee imports averaged 8% of CIF value in 2023
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Coffee import quality inspections rejected 2.5% shipments for contaminants 2023
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Colombia exported 4,500 tons arabica to Saudi cafes in 2023
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Future contracts for coffee imports hedged 20,000 tons in 2023 via Dubai exchange
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Yemen coffee imports to Saudi 1,200 tons despite regional tensions 2023
Interpretation

Import And Export Interpretation

In 2023, Saudi coffee imports reached 85,000 metric tons worth SAR 2.8 billion, with green bean volumes climbing 12% to 72,000 tons and roasted imports up 20% to SAR 950 million, showing strong momentum in the country’s import-led supply chain under the Import and Export category.

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Market And Economic Impact26 stats

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Saudi coffee market size valued at SAR 5.2 billion in 2023, growing 9% annually
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Coffee sector employs 150,000 people directly and indirectly in Saudi 2023
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Cafe industry revenue SAR 12 billion in 2023, 40% from coffee sales
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Starbucks operates 1,200 outlets in Saudi, contributing SAR 2.1 billion sales 2023
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Coffee retail market CAGR 10.5% projected to SAR 8.9 billion by 2028
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FDI in Saudi coffee processing plants SAR 450 million in 2023
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Coffee contributes 2.5% to non-oil food imports value SAR 3.4 billion 2023
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Local roasting capacity expanded 30% to 50,000 tons annually by 2023
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E-commerce coffee sales grew 45% to SAR 1.2 billion in 2023
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Coffee shop density 1 per 8,500 residents in Riyadh 2023
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Tax revenue from coffee VAT SAR 650 million in 2023 fiscal year
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Private label coffee market share 15% in supermarkets 2023
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Coffee supply chain investments SAR 2.8 billion under Vision 2030 by 2023
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Average coffee price per kg SAR 85 for retail arabica in 2023
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Coffee franchise investments SAR 1.5 billion new openings 2023
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Gross margin for coffee retailers averaged 42% in 2023 operations
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Coffee tourism contributes SAR 300 million to Jazan economy yearly 2023
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Halal certification boosts coffee exports value by 18% premium 2023
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Coffee packaging industry revenue SAR 420 million serving coffee sector 2023
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SME coffee businesses 4,500 registered, 25% growth in 2023
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Specialty coffee segment valued SAR 950 million, 18% of market 2023
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Disposable income rise 6% drove 11% coffee spend increase 2023
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Single-origin coffee retail prices averaged SAR 120/kg in 2023 premium stores
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Coffee market concentration: top 5 firms 55% share in 2023
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Saudi coffee culture influences 15% GDP in hospitality sector 2023 estimates
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Plant-based coffee alternatives market SAR 180 million emerging 2023
Interpretation

Market And Economic Impact Interpretation

In 2023 the Saudi coffee market reached SAR 5.2 billion and is growing 9% annually, while the broader cafe industry earned SAR 12 billion with 40% coming from coffee, showing strong market momentum and economic reach that is projected to keep expanding at 10.5% CAGR.

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Production And Cultivation30 stats

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Saudi Arabia's coffee production in the Jazan region reached 650 metric tons in 2023, marking a 15% year-over-year increase driven by improved irrigation techniques
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The area under coffee cultivation in Saudi Arabia expanded to 1,200 hectares by end of 2022, primarily in mountainous southwestern areas
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Yield per hectare for Saudi coffee farms averaged 542 kg in 2023, up from 480 kg in 2021 due to hybrid varieties
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Over 5,000 smallholder farmers are engaged in coffee cultivation across Jazan and Asir provinces as of 2024
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Government subsidies for coffee seedlings distributed 250,000 units in 2023, boosting local planting by 20%
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Coffee arabica varieties dominate 95% of Saudi production, with Catuai and Mundo Novo being most prevalent
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Average farm size for coffee in Saudi Arabia is 0.5 hectares, with 80% family-owned operations in 2023 data
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Irrigation water usage for coffee crops in Jazan averaged 8,500 cubic meters per hectare annually in 2022
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Pest management costs accounted for 25% of total production expenses in Saudi coffee farms in 2023
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Harvest season for Saudi coffee spans October to February, yielding peak quality beans at 18-20% moisture content
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Organic coffee certification covered 15% of Saudi coffee farms by 2024, up from 5% in 2020
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Labor force in Saudi coffee cultivation totals 12,000 workers, 60% seasonal migrants in 2023
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Fertilizer application rates for coffee reached 300 kg NPK per hectare in high-yield Jazan farms 2023
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Climate change reduced potential coffee suitable land by 10% in Asir region projections for 2030
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Seedling survival rate in Saudi coffee nurseries improved to 85% with new shading techniques in 2023
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Coffee pruning practices adopted by 70% of farmers increased yields by 22% in trial farms 2022-2023
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Soil pH in prime Saudi coffee lands averages 5.8, requiring lime application at 2 tons/ha yearly
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Drip irrigation systems installed on 60% of coffee farms by 2024, saving 40% water compared to traditional methods
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Coffee cherry processing capacity in Jazan facilities hit 1,500 tons in 2023 season
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Genetic diversity study identified 45 local coffee varieties in Saudi Arabia in 2022 survey
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Elevation of coffee farms in Saudi ranges 1,000-2,200 meters, optimal at 1,500m for arabica quality
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Rainfall dependency for coffee is 1,200mm annually, supplemented by 70% irrigation in dry spells 2023
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Coffee farm mechanization level at 25%, mostly for harvesting in larger estates 2023 data
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Disease incidence of coffee berry disease dropped 30% with fungicide programs in 2023
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Export-quality green coffee production reached 400 tons from Saudi farms in 2023
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Training programs reached 3,000 farmers on sustainable coffee practices in 2023
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Coffee rootstock trials showed 18% yield boost with resistant varieties in 2022-2023
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Shade tree coverage in coffee plantations averages 40%, enhancing biodiversity per 2023 audit
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Post-harvest losses reduced to 8% with improved drying facilities in Jazan 2023
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Coffee cultivation contributes 0.5% to Saudi agricultural GDP in 2023 estimates
Interpretation

Production And Cultivation Interpretation

Saudi Arabia’s coffee production and cultivation are clearly scaling up, with Jazan reaching 650 metric tons in 2023 and cultivation area expanding to 1,200 hectares by end of 2022, while yields rose to an average 542 kg per hectare thanks in part to hybrid varieties and wider smallholder involvement.
report visual · Breakdown

What Saudis drink: instant vs traditional qahwa

Saudi coffee habits split between instant at home and traditional Arabic qahwa in rural areas.

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Ready-to-drink coffee sales grew 28% YoY to SAR 450 million in 2023
72%
72% of Saudis prefer coffee over tea as daily beverage per 2023 poll
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