U.S.: Green Coffee Market 2025

Green Coffee Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. green coffee market soared to $X in 2022, growing by 30% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Green Coffee Production in the U.S.

In value terms, green coffee production dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 27%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average green coffee yield in the United States shrank to X kg per ha, waning by -4.2% against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 26%. Over the period under review, the average green coffee yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of coffee (green) in the United States contracted to X ha, shrinking by -2.8% against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 34%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the green coffee harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Green Coffee Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, shipments abroad of coffee (green) increased by 94% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. In general, total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +124.0% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, green coffee exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded strong growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for green coffee exports from the United States, with a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, green coffee exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada totaled +2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+13.9% per year) and Germany (-6.7% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for coffee (green) exports from the United States, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a 3.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada amounted to +7.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+16.6% per year) and Germany (-4.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green coffee export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 25% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (+17.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Coffee Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, the amount of coffee (green) imported into the United States reached X tons, with an increase of 3.2% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 6.8%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green coffee imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +73.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main suppliers of green coffee imports to the United States, together comprising 61% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Colombia (with a CAGR of +5.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest green coffee suppliers to the United States were Brazil ($X), Colombia ($X) and Guatemala ($X), with a combined 60% share of total imports.

Colombia, with a CAGR of +7.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average green coffee import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, green coffee import price increased by +69.4% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Honduras (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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