
U.S. - Roasted Coffee - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
U.S. Coffee Prices: What Drove the Increase?
IndexBox has just published a new report: 'U.S. - Roasted Coffee - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.
The Reasons Behind the Increase in Coffee Prices
Coffee prices in the United States have been on the rise in recent months, and there are a few factors behind this trend. First, weather conditions in key coffee-producing regions have been unfavorable, leading to smaller crops. At the same time, global demand for coffee has been increasing, especially as more and more people are turning to cafes for their morning cup of joe.
In the past year, Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela have all experienced decreased coffee production due to a variety of reasons. In Brazil, the largest producer of coffee, production has decreased due to lower than average rainfall levels. In Colombia, heavy rains have caused damage to crops, while Venezuela has been facing political and economic turmoil, which has led to a decrease in coffee production.
China is increasingly becoming a major player in the global coffee market, as its middle class grows and becomes more accustomed to Western-style coffee consumption. This increased demand has also contributed to higher prices.
So what does this mean for coffee drinkers in the US? Well, unfortunately, we can expect to see higher prices for our beloved brews in the near future.
U.S. Roasted Coffee Prices in Jan-Apr 2022
The average roasted coffee import price stood at $16,566 per ton in Apr 2022, growing by 12% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $18,433 per ton in Jan 2022; however, from Feb 2022 to Apr 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In Apr 2022, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($51,380 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($4,668 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
U.S. Roasted Coffee Imports
In Apr 2022, the amount of roasted coffee imported into the United States contracted to 8.1K tons, which is down by -9.1% compared with the previous month. In value terms, roasted coffee imports rose modestly to $135M (IndexBox estimates) in Apr 2022.
U.S. Imports by Country
In Apr 2022, Canada (3.9K tons) constituted the largest roasted coffee supplier to the United States, with a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, roasted coffee imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (1.2K tons), threefold. Switzerland (1.1K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.
In value terms, Switzerland ($56M), Canada ($50M) and Italy ($12M) were the largest roasted coffee suppliers to the United States, with a combined 88% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Colombia, Germany, Vietnam and Brazil, which together accounted for a further 6.9%.
Conclusion
It is evident that there are a variety of factors that have contributed to the increase in coffee prices in the United States. While some of these factors are beyond our control, such as adverse weather conditions, others, like increased demand from China, present opportunities for us to capitalize on. By understanding what has caused coffee prices to rise, we can be better prepared to make decisions that will help keep our coffee industry thriving.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the roasted coffee market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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