U.S.: Green Coffee Market 2023

Green Coffee Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. green coffee market totaled $X in 2021, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Green coffee consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Green Coffee Production in the U.S.

In value terms, green coffee production expanded significantly to $X in 2021. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 27%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of coffee (green) in the United States rose rapidly to X kg per ha, picking up by 8.5% on the year before. Overall, the yield, however, showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 15%. The green coffee yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The green coffee harvested area in the United States stood at X ha in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2020 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 12%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green coffee production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Green Coffee Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, overseas shipments of coffee (green) increased by 7.5% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 15% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, green coffee exports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 39%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for green coffee exports from the United States, accounting for a 83% 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 taken by Germany (X tons), with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada totaled -4.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+9.0% per year) and Germany (-16.2% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for green coffee exports from the United States, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a 3.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada totaled -1.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+10.1% per year) and Mexico (+10.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average green coffee export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Coffee Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, the amount of coffee (green) imported into the United States rose slightly to X tons, surging by 3.3% compared with the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 6.8%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green coffee imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a mild descent. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

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, with a combined 62% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Colombia (with a CAGR of +6.0%), 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 Colombia ($X), Brazil ($X) and Guatemala ($X), with a combined 58% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Colombia, with a CAGR of +4.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 2021, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a pronounced descent. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Guatemala ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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