Coffee Industry
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How Big Is China’s Coffee Market Right Now?
China’s coffee market is growing at 15% yearly, aiming for 1 trillion RMB by 2030. We break down supply, demand, and regional shifts.
What Drives Growth in the Coffee Industry?
Explore the key factors shaping the coffee industry’s growth, from government policy to consumer trends and competitive forces.
Emerging Markets Drive 10% Coffee Growth in 2012
In 2012, coffee consumption in China, Russia and other emerging markets rose 10%, while Europe and North America saw a 1% decline.
Baoshan Coffee Exports Hit Record 14,000 Tons
Yunnan’s Baoshan prefecture exported a record 14,000 tons of coffee in 2023, worth 230 million yuan, supplying global markets including Europe and Japan.
China’s Specialty Coffee Shops Will Keep Growing
By 2018, China is projected to have around 10,600 chain coffee shops, plus countless indie cafes, with the industry growing 25% yearly.
Papua New Guinea Allows Small Growers Direct Coffee Export
Smallholder coffee farmers in Papua New Guinea can now export directly without middlemen, boosting profits and streamlining trade.
Coolwave Coffee Expands from Airports to Urban Business Hubs
Coolwave Coffee, once a flagship airport brand, now targets urban professionals with premium business-focused cafés in Beijing.
Thai Cafe Faces Lawsuit Over Star-like Logo
A Bangkok cafe copied Starbucks’ green-and-white logo. Now facing a 300,000 baht lawsuit, the owner says public opinion is already on his side.
McDonald’s and Tim Hortons Battle Starbucks in Canada
In 2011, McDonald’s and Tim Hortons invested heavily in Canadian espresso markets, undercutting Starbucks with cheaper drinks and rapid expansion.
McCafé Reaches 100 Shanghai Stores with Rapid Growth
McCafé has opened its 100th store in Shanghai, with 661 locations across 29 Chinese cities. It’s rapidly expanding to challenge Starbucks’ dominance.
Jamaica’s 2014 Coffee Output Falls to 20-Year Low
Blue Mountain and High Mountain coffee crops dropped sharply in 2013/14 due to disease and storms, hitting 20-year lows.
What Hainan Coffee Can Learn from Global Brands
Hainan’s coffee scene has strong roots but lags in branding and experience. Here’s what local producers can adopt from successful international chains.
Brazil’s Extreme Weather Drives Coffee Futures Near Double
Brazil’s worst drought in 50 years and record heat sent coffee futures soaring 79% in 2024, nearing a 30-year high.
Brazil Eyes Korea as Next Big Coffee Export Market
Brazilian coffee exporters see strong growth potential in South Korea, where demand for premium beans is rising fast.
Global Coffee Futures Hit Two-Year High Amid Dry Weather
Arabica coffee futures rose 1.1% to a two-year high of $2.0890/lb on dry Brazilian weather. Robusta hit $2,195/ton, a yearly peak.
Why Specialty Coffee Bean Prices Stay High
While commodity coffee prices fell for years, specialty beans held steady—here’s why they remain three times more expensive.
Rwanda Raises Coffee Farmgate Price to $0.20/kg
Rwanda’s national coffee board raised farmgate prices from 143 to 200 Rwandan francs per kilo, the first increase in four months.
How Korea’s Cafe Chain Cafe Bene Expanded in China
Korea’s Cafe Bene aimed for 1,000 stores in China by 2015. Here’s how it expanded rapidly via franchises—with mixed results.
China’s Coffee Price Surge Leaves Industry Outlook Unclear
After years of low prices, Yunnan coffee prices have jumped to ¥25/kg—but production has dropped sharply, raising doubts about long-term recovery.
How to Open a Coffee Shop: Two Key Operational Strategies
Learn two essential operational strategies to successfully run a specialty coffee shop, from menu design to customer flow.