The coffee economic market

The coffee economic market is one of the most dynamic sectors in the international agri-food landscape.

According to the data provided, in 2025 the coffee market has a size of 138.37 billion dollars and is expected to reach 174.25 billion dollars in 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.72% for the period 2025-2030.

The market is segmented into different product types, including whole beans, ground coffee, instant coffee and coffee pods and capsules. In addition, coffee can be distributed through trade and off-trade channels.

The region with the largest market is Europe, while the fastest growing market is in South America. However, the market is considered to be low concentration.

In Italy, the coffee sector is of great importance both nationally and internationally.

In 2022, the coffee industry in Italy recorded a turnover of around €5 billion, of which €2.2 billion came from export sales and €2.8 billion from domestic sales.

Coffee imports into Italy were affected by the pandemic, with a 7% decrease in 2020, but they started growing again in 2021 and 2022, exceeding the record threshold of 724 million kg.

Italian coffee exports, mainly roasted coffee, are a growth driver for the industry, with a 7% increase in 2022 compared to 2021, bringing the export level to over 373 million kg.

Demand for coffee can be influenced by various economic factors, such as consumer confidence and income levels, as well as lifestyle trends and consumer preferences for particular coffee varieties, such as specialty or organic coffee.

The coffee market is also affected by supply chain disruptions caused by political instability in major coffee producing regions, such as Brazil, Vietnam and Colombia, which account for 56.4% of global supply.

The coffee sector in Italy and worldwide is characterized by strong growth and innovation, with growing growth opportunities in emerging markets such as Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa.