As International Coffee Day approaches, Americans continue to demonstrate high demand for this caffeinated staple. However, the United States produces a minimal amount of coffee. The limited domestic production comes from Kona coffee grown in Hawaii and represents less than 1 percent of U.S. consumption. The rest is imported from coffee-growing regions around the world, including South and Central America and Southeast Asia. By a large margin, Colombia and Brazil are the largest sources of imports. In 2017, imports of unroasted coffee from Colombia were valued at over $1.2 billion, with just under $1.1 billion worth of coffee imported from Brazil. Other key markets are Vietnam and Indonesia in Southeast Asia, and Guatemala and Honduras in Central America. By value, these six countries represent 72 percent of all U.S. coffee imports. In all, 50 countries exported coffee valued at $1 million or more to the United States in 2017, with an additional 54 exporting lower valued amounts. This chart is drawn from the ERS U.S. Food Imports data product, updated in May 2018. This Chart of Note was originally published September 26, 2018.
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International Coffee Day: This is an annual event celebrated on October 1st, dedicated to appreciating coffee and recognizing the millions of people across the world involved in its production.
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U.S. Coffee Consumption vs. Production: The United States has a significant demand for coffee but produces only a small fraction of it domestically, primarily from Kona coffee cultivated in Hawaii, which constitutes less than 1 percent of the country's total consumption.
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Sources of U.S. Coffee Imports: The U.S. heavily relies on imports for its coffee supply, sourcing beans from various regions globally. Major contributors include Colombia and Brazil, which are the largest sources of coffee imports due to their large-scale production capacities.
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Key Coffee Exporting Countries to the U.S.: Besides Colombia and Brazil, other significant coffee-exporting countries to the U.S. include Vietnam, Indonesia, Guatemala, and Honduras. Together, these nations account for a substantial portion, around 72 percent, of all coffee imports to the U.S.
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Volume and Value of Coffee Imports: The value of unroasted coffee imports from Colombia in 2017 was over $1.2 billion, while imports from Brazil amounted to just under $1.1 billion, reflecting the immense economic significance of these imports to the U.S. market.
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Scope of Coffee Exporting Countries to the U.S.: In 2017, 50 countries exported coffee valued at $1 million or more to the United States, with an additional 54 exporting lower valued amounts, highlighting the expansive global network of coffee trade with the U.S.
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Data Source: The information presented in the article is derived from the ERS U.S. Food Imports data product, which was updated in May 2018. This data is crucial for understanding and analyzing the patterns and trends in U.S. coffee imports.
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Publication Date and Chart of Note: The article was originally published on September 26, 2018, featuring a chart that visualizes the import statistics, emphasizing the significance of various exporting countries to the U.S. coffee market.
Understanding these concepts underscores the intricate dynamics of the global coffee trade and the U.S.'s reliance on imports from specific coffee-producing nations to meet its substantial demand for this beloved caffeinated beverage.
