Wednesday, November 19, 2025

US Coffee Imports 11-19-25


The US imports a vast majority of its coffee, with recent figures showing imports worth approximately $8.83 billion in 2024. In 2023, the quantity was about 1.38 million tons. Major suppliers include Brazil, Colombia, and Switzerland.   

By value

2024: \$8.83 billion

2023: \$8.20 billion

2022: \$9.78 billion 

By quantity

2023: 1.38 million tons

2022: 1.62 million tons

2021: 1.57 million tons

Top importing countries

Brazil: The top source of US coffee imports

Colombia: The second-largest supplier

Switzerland: A significant source of roasted and ground coffee

Canada: The fourth-largest supplier by value in 2024

Guatemala: Another key exporting country 

The United States imports over 99% of its coffee due to minimal domestic production, making it the world's leading coffee importer.

In 2024, the total value of U.S. coffee imports was approximately $9 billion. 

Key Import Statistics

Volume: The U.S. imported about 1.47 million tonnes of coffee beans in 2024.

Value: In 2024, the U.S. imported approximately $8.83 billion worth of coffee.

Main Sources: The top suppliers of coffee to the U.S. are Brazil, Colombia, and Switzerland (which is a major hub for roasted and ground coffee).

Top Suppliers by Value (2024):

Brazil: ~$1.96 billion

Colombia: ~$1.48 billion

Switzerland: ~$1.18 billion

Top Suppliers by Volume (based on net weight of unroasted coffee): Brazil and Colombia are major sources of unroasted Arabica beans. 

https://www.google.com/search?q=how+much+coffee+is+imported+to+the+us

Norb Leahy, Dunwoody GA Tea Party Leader

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