Uk Coffee Industry Statistics

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Uk Coffee Industry Statistics

With UK coffee spend tipped to hit £1.5 billion by 2027 and the instant segment still holding a massive 45% share at home, this page tracks what is actually driving demand, from decaf growth to the surge in iced coffee. You will see how consumption is shifting by generation and format, including pods reaching 4.2 billion uses in UK homes and coffee shop volumes topping 1.2 billion servings, alongside the sustainability signals shaping everything from plant based milk to net zero pledges.

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Key Statistics

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 13, 2026
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UK coffee habits are moving fast, with pods used 4.2 billion times in 2023 and instant coffee still showing up in 60% of households. Meanwhile, café culture and “at home” routines pull in different directions, from London’s 3.2 cups per day to decaf climbing 22% since 2020. Here are the key UK Coffee Industry statistics that explain who is drinking what, where the money is going, and how preferences are shifting.

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.

Consumption Patterns

1UK 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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282% of UK adults consume coffee weekly, with 45% daily drinkers in 2023 survey
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3Millennials (25-40) account for 38% of total coffee consumption volume in UK 2023
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4Instant coffee consumed by 60% of UK households, averaging 1.8 kg per user annually in 2022
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5Out-of-home coffee consumption averages 1.1 cups per week per adult in urban UK areas 2023
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625% of UK coffee drinkers prefer flat whites, up from 18% in 2020, per 2023 poll
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7Women represent 52% of specialty coffee drinkers in UK, consuming 1.4 kg/year on average
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8Average spend on coffee per UK consumer £145 annually at home in 2023
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935% of UK Gen Z (16-24) drink iced coffee year-round, double the national average
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10Roast and ground coffee per capita consumption 0.8 kg in 2022, down 5% YoY
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11Pods used 4.2 billion times in UK homes in 2023, average 120 per household
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1248% of UK coffee drinkers add milk, 12% sugar, per 2023 habits survey
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13Peak coffee consumption time 8-10 AM, accounting for 35% of daily volume
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14Londoners drink 3.2 cups per day on average vs national 2.5 in 2023
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1522% increase in decaf coffee consumption since 2020, reaching 15% of total in 2023
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Consumption Patterns Interpretation

The UK is running on a potent brew of daily rituals, from the steadfast instant coffee in the kitchen to the urban flat white grabbed on the go, revealing a nation where coffee is both a humble necessity and a growing craft.

Market Size and Value

1The 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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2Out-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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3Total 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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4Instant coffee segment held 45% of the UK at-home coffee market value in 2023, valued at approximately £450 million
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5UK 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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6Pods and capsules segment grew 12% in value to £280 million in 2023, representing 25% of total coffee sales
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7UK coffee exports reached £45 million in 2022, primarily to EU countries
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8At-home coffee market in UK valued at £950 million in 2023, with 4% growth amid cost-of-living pressures
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9Premium coffee segment (over £5 per 100g) grew 15% in value to £150 million in 2023
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10UK coffee market volume reached 250,000 tonnes in 2022, up 2% YoY
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11On-trade coffee sales volume hit 1.2 billion servings in 2023
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12UK coffee industry contributed £10.2 billion to GDP in 2022 via direct and indirect effects
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13Coffee shop market turnover exceeded £12 billion in 2023
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14E-commerce coffee sales grew 18% to £250 million in 2023
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15Ethical coffee market segment valued at £400 million in UK 2022, 32% of total
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16UK coffee market valued at £1.22 billion in 2022 with 5.2% growth
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17Out-of-home coffee revenue £1.1 billion in 2023, +7% YoY
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18Projected £1.5 billion by 2027, CAGR 4.8%
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19Instant coffee 45% share, £450 million in 2023
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20Roast and ground £320 million in 2022, -3.5%
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21Pods £280 million, +12% in 2023
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22Exports £45 million in 2022
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23At-home £950 million, +4% 2023
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24Premium segment £150 million, +15% 2023
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25Volume 250,000 tonnes 2022, +2%
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26On-trade 1.2 billion servings 2023
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27GDP contribution £10.2 billion 2022
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28Coffee shops £12 billion turnover 2023
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29E-commerce £250 million, +18% 2023
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30Ethical £400 million, 32% share 2022
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Market Size and Value Interpretation

The British are clearly fuelling their national recovery with a sophisticated, split-personality coffee habit, where the quiet comfort of a cheap instant mug at home (£450 million strong) politely coexists with an extravagant, ethics-conscious café culture (£12 billion in turnover) that’s steaming toward a £1.5 billion market.

Production and Imports

1UK roasted 120,000 tonnes of coffee in 2022, mostly arabica
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2UK imported 45,000 tonnes of green coffee in Q1 2023, up 8% YoY
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3Brazil supplied 35% of UK coffee imports in 2022, totaling 15,500 tonnes
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4Vietnam accounted for 22% of robusta imports to UK, 9,800 tonnes in 2023
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5UK coffee roasters number 450 active sites in 2023, processing 250,000 tonnes annually
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6Specialty green coffee imports rose 20% to 12,000 tonnes in 2023
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7Average import price of arabica to UK £4.50/kg in 2023
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8UK exports 5,000 tonnes of roasted coffee annually, mainly to Ireland 2022
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9Decaf green coffee imports 4,200 tonnes in UK 2023
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10Top 10 roasters process 85% of UK volume, 210,000 tonnes in 2022
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11Organic coffee imports to UK 3,800 tonnes in 2023, up 12%
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12Port of Felixstowe handles 60% of UK coffee imports, 28,000 tonnes 2023
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13UK robusta imports fell 5% to 18,000 tonnes in 2022 due to shortages
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14Fairtrade certified coffee imports 8,500 tonnes to UK 2023
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1575% of UK coffee imports are arabica beans, 32,000 tonnes in 2023
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Production and Imports Interpretation

Despite Britain's cherished image as a nation of sophisticated tea drinkers, our booming coffee industry—importing beans from Brazil to Vietnam, roasting them in hundreds of sites, and even sneaking a flat white to Ireland—reveals a nation thoroughly, and increasingly, caffeinated.

Retail and Cafes

1UK has over 26,000 coffee shops in 2023, up 4% from 2022
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2Independent coffee shops number 18,500 in UK 2023, 71% of total outlets
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3Costa Coffee operates 4,000+ outlets in UK as of 2023
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4Starbucks has 1,200 stores in UK 2023, with 20% drive-thru
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5Average coffee shop in UK serves 250 cups per day in 2023
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6London hosts 5,200 coffee shops, 20% of UK total in 2023
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7Drive-thru coffee outlets grew 15% to 1,800 in UK 2023
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8Mobile coffee vans number 3,500 across UK in 2023, up 10%
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9Supermarket coffee sales volume 180,000 tonnes in 2023
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10High street coffee chains turnover £8.5 billion in 2023
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11Pop-up coffee shops increased 25% to 1,200 in urban areas 2023
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12Average price of flat white £3.45 in London coffee shops 2023
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1365% of UK coffee shops offer plant-based milk options in 2023
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14Coffee shop footfall recovered to 98% pre-pandemic levels in 2023
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15Franchise coffee outlets 4,500 in UK 2023, 17% of total
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16Office coffee vending machines in 45,000 locations serving 500 million cups yearly 2023
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Retail and Cafes Interpretation

The UK coffee scene is a meticulously caffeinated ecosystem where corporate chains and indie upstarts fiercely coexist, all while battling for supremacy against the relentless convenience of supermarket aisles, office machines, and the ever-creeping advance of the drive-thru lane.

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