UK adults drink an average of 2.5 cups of coffee per day. This totals 95 million cups consumed daily nationwide. The statistics below cover consumption habits, market size, imports, and cafe trends.
Key Takeaways
- UK adult population drinks an average of 2.5 cups of coffee per day in 2023, totaling 95 million cups daily nationwide
- 82% of UK adults consume coffee weekly, with 45% daily drinkers in 2023 survey
- Millennials (25-40) account for 38% of total coffee consumption volume in UK 2023
- The UK coffee market was valued at £1.22 billion in 2022, reflecting a 5.2% year-on-year growth driven by premiumization trends
- Out-of-home coffee consumption in the UK reached £1.1 billion in revenue in 2023, up 7% from 2022 due to increased cafe visits post-pandemic
- Total UK coffee market projected to grow to £1.5 billion by 2027 at a CAGR of 4.8%, fueled by specialty coffee demand
- UK roasted 120,000 tonnes of coffee in 2022, mostly arabica
- UK imported 45,000 tonnes of green coffee in Q1 2023, up 8% YoY
- Brazil supplied 35% of UK coffee imports in 2022, totaling 15,500 tonnes
- UK has over 26,000 coffee shops in 2023, up 4% from 2022
- Independent coffee shops number 18,500 in UK 2023, 71% of total outlets
- Costa Coffee operates 4,000+ outlets in UK as of 2023
- 42% of UK coffee supply chain emissions from production stage in 2023 LCA study
- 65% of UK consumers prefer sustainably sourced coffee in 2023 survey
- Compostable coffee pods market share reached 28% in UK 2023
In 2023, the UK drank 95 million cups daily, with instant and specialty trends driving market growth.
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Consumption Patterns15 stats
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UK adult population drinks an average of 2.5 cups of coffee per day in 2023, totaling 95 million cups daily nationwide
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82% of UK adults consume coffee weekly, with 45% daily drinkers in 2023 survey
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Millennials (25-40) account for 38% of total coffee consumption volume in UK 2023
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Instant coffee consumed by 60% of UK households, averaging 1.8 kg per user annually in 2022
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Out-of-home coffee consumption averages 1.1 cups per week per adult in urban UK areas 2023
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25% of UK coffee drinkers prefer flat whites, up from 18% in 2020, per 2023 poll
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Women represent 52% of specialty coffee drinkers in UK, consuming 1.4 kg/year on average
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Average spend on coffee per UK consumer £145 annually at home in 2023
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35% of UK Gen Z (16-24) drink iced coffee year-round, double the national average
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Roast and ground coffee per capita consumption 0.8 kg in 2022, down 5% YoY
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Pods used 4.2 billion times in UK homes in 2023, average 120 per household
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48% of UK coffee drinkers add milk, 12% sugar, per 2023 habits survey
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Peak coffee consumption time 8-10 AM, accounting for 35% of daily volume
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Londoners drink 3.2 cups per day on average vs national 2.5 in 2023
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22% increase in decaf coffee consumption since 2020, reaching 15% of total in 2023
Interpretation
Consumption Patterns Interpretation
Within the UK coffee consumption patterns, 82% of adults drink coffee weekly and 45% are daily drinkers in 2023, averaging 2.5 cups a day, while millennials drive 38% of the volume and flat white preferences have risen to 25% from 18% in 2020.
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Market Size And Value30 stats
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The UK coffee market was valued at £1.22 billion in 2022, reflecting a 5.2% year-on-year growth driven by premiumization trends
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Out-of-home coffee consumption in the UK reached £1.1 billion in revenue in 2023, up 7% from 2022 due to increased cafe visits post-pandemic
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Total UK coffee market projected to grow to £1.5 billion by 2027 at a CAGR of 4.8%, fueled by specialty coffee demand
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Instant coffee segment held 45% of the UK at-home coffee market value in 2023, valued at approximately £450 million
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UK roast and ground coffee market value stood at £320 million in 2022, with a 3.5% decline due to shift towards pods
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Pods and capsules segment grew 12% in value to £280 million in 2023, representing 25% of total coffee sales
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UK coffee exports reached £45 million in 2022, primarily to EU countries
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At-home coffee market in UK valued at £950 million in 2023, with 4% growth amid cost-of-living pressures
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Premium coffee segment (over £5 per 100g) grew 15% in value to £150 million in 2023
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UK coffee market volume reached 250,000 tonnes in 2022, up 2% YoY
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On-trade coffee sales volume hit 1.2 billion servings in 2023
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UK coffee industry contributed £10.2 billion to GDP in 2022 via direct and indirect effects
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Coffee shop market turnover exceeded £12 billion in 2023
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E-commerce coffee sales grew 18% to £250 million in 2023
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Ethical coffee market segment valued at £400 million in UK 2022, 32% of total
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UK coffee market valued at £1.22 billion in 2022 with 5.2% growth
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Out-of-home coffee revenue £1.1 billion in 2023, +7% YoY
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Projected £1.5 billion by 2027, CAGR 4.8%
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Instant coffee 45% share, £450 million in 2023
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Roast and ground £320 million in 2022, -3.5%
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Pods £280 million, +12% in 2023
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Exports £45 million in 2022
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At-home £950 million, +4% 2023
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Premium segment £150 million, +15% 2023
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Volume 250,000 tonnes 2022, +2%
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On-trade 1.2 billion servings 2023
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GDP contribution £10.2 billion 2022
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Coffee shops £12 billion turnover 2023
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E-commerce £250 million, +18% 2023
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Ethical £400 million, 32% share 2022
Interpretation
Market Size And Value Interpretation
In the Market Size And Value view, the UK coffee market is growing from £1.22 billion in 2022 to a projected £1.5 billion by 2027, while consumption shifts within value toward out of home and newer formats like pods and capsules, which reached £280 million in 2023 and now account for 25% of total coffee sales.
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Production And Imports15 stats
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UK roasted 120,000 tonnes of coffee in 2022, mostly arabica
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UK imported 45,000 tonnes of green coffee in Q1 2023, up 8% YoY
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Brazil supplied 35% of UK coffee imports in 2022, totaling 15,500 tonnes
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Vietnam accounted for 22% of robusta imports to UK, 9,800 tonnes in 2023
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UK coffee roasters number 450 active sites in 2023, processing 250,000 tonnes annually
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Specialty green coffee imports rose 20% to 12,000 tonnes in 2023
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Average import price of arabica to UK £4.50/kg in 2023
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UK exports 5,000 tonnes of roasted coffee annually, mainly to Ireland 2022
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Decaf green coffee imports 4,200 tonnes in UK 2023
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Top 10 roasters process 85% of UK volume, 210,000 tonnes in 2022
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Organic coffee imports to UK 3,800 tonnes in 2023, up 12%
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Port of Felixstowe handles 60% of UK coffee imports, 28,000 tonnes 2023
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UK robusta imports fell 5% to 18,000 tonnes in 2022 due to shortages
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Fairtrade certified coffee imports 8,500 tonnes to UK 2023
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75% of UK coffee imports are arabica beans, 32,000 tonnes in 2023
Interpretation
Production And Imports Interpretation
In the UK production and imports picture, roasting scaled to 120,000 tonnes in 2022 while import volumes climbed, with specialty green coffee rising 20% to 12,000 tonnes in 2023 and roasters processing 250,000 tonnes annually through 450 active sites.
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Retail And Cafes16 stats
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UK has over 26,000 coffee shops in 2023, up 4% from 2022
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Independent coffee shops number 18,500 in UK 2023, 71% of total outlets
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Costa Coffee operates 4,000+ outlets in UK as of 2023
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Starbucks has 1,200 stores in UK 2023, with 20% drive-thru
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Average coffee shop in UK serves 250 cups per day in 2023
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London hosts 5,200 coffee shops, 20% of UK total in 2023
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Drive-thru coffee outlets grew 15% to 1,800 in UK 2023
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Mobile coffee vans number 3,500 across UK in 2023, up 10%
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Supermarket coffee sales volume 180,000 tonnes in 2023
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High street coffee chains turnover £8.5 billion in 2023
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Pop-up coffee shops increased 25% to 1,200 in urban areas 2023
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Average price of flat white £3.45 in London coffee shops 2023
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65% of UK coffee shops offer plant-based milk options in 2023
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Coffee shop footfall recovered to 98% pre-pandemic levels in 2023
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Franchise coffee outlets 4,500 in UK 2023, 17% of total
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Office coffee vending machines in 45,000 locations serving 500 million cups yearly 2023
Interpretation
Retail And Cafes Interpretation
In 2023 the UK retail and café scene had more than 26,000 coffee shops, growing 4% from 2022, with independents making up 71% of all outlets and London alone accounting for 5,200 of them.
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Sustainability And Trends15 stats
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42% of UK coffee supply chain emissions from production stage in 2023 LCA study
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65% of UK consumers prefer sustainably sourced coffee in 2023 survey
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Compostable coffee pods market share reached 28% in UK 2023
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UK coffee industry recycled 25,000 tonnes of spent grounds in 2023 for biofuels
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Plant-based milk usage in coffee up 40% to 35% of servings since 2020
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Ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee sales grew 22% to £120 million in 2023
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Nitro cold brew outlets tripled to 2,500 in UK 2023
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55% of UK roasters committed to net-zero by 2030 in 2023 pledge
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Single-use cup usage down 30% to 1.8 billion in 2023 due to charges
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Blockchain-tracked coffee supply grew 18% to 15% of premium market 2023
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Iced and cold coffee consumption up 28% year-round in 2023
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Women-led coffee farms sourcing increased 12% to 20% of UK specialty imports
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Energy use in roasting reduced 15% industry-wide since 2019 to 2023
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Functional coffee (with adaptogens) sales +35% to £45 million in 2023
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70% of UK consumers willing to pay 10% premium for carbon-neutral coffee 2023
Interpretation
Sustainability And Trends Interpretation
Sustainability is moving from preference to practice in the UK coffee industry, with 65% of consumers favoring sustainably sourced coffee in 2023 and compostable pods reaching 28% market share while firms also route 25,000 tonnes of spent grounds to biofuels.
report visual · Comparison
UK coffee: who drinks it most?
Londoners drink notably more coffee than the national average in 2023.
82% of UK adults consume coffee weekly, with 45% daily drinkers in 2023 survey82%
Londoners drink 3.2 cups per day on average vs national 2.5 in 2023
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UK adult population drinks an average of 2.5 cups of coffee per day in 2023, totaling 95 million cups daily nationwide
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