Green coffee beans trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in green coffee beans was worth $33.37 billion in 2024, about 7.68 million tonnes. That is an increase of 63% since 2017, and up 26% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33.37B | 7.68M t |
| 2023 | $26.53B | 7.14M t |
| 2022 | $30.85B | 7.76M t |
| 2021 | $22.44B | 7.64M t |
| 2020 | $18.82B | 7.60M t |
| 2019 | $18.38B | 7.74M t |
| 2018 | $19.29B | 6.83M t |
| 2017 | $20.51B | 6.82M t |
Top green coffee beans exporting countries
Brazil is the largest exporter with 35% of world exports, followed by Vietnam and Colombia. The top three supply 57% between them, out of 180 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $11.70B | 35% |
| Vietnam | $3.91B | 12% |
| Colombia | $3.42B | 10% |
| Indonesia | $1.55B | 4.7% |
| Uganda | $1.49B | 4.5% |
| Ethiopia | $1.41B | 4.2% |
| Honduras | $1.31B | 3.9% |
| Peru | $1.14B | 3.4% |
| India | $1.10B | 3.3% |
| Guatemala | $954.8M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $783.6M | 2.4% |
| Nicaragua | $537.6M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 18% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Italy. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 39% across 213 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.16B | 19% |
| Germany | $4.36B | 13% |
| Italy | $2.62B | 7.8% |
| Belgium | $2.35B | 7% |
| Japan | $1.60B | 4.8% |
| Spain | $1.11B | 3.3% |
| Canada | $964.5M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $895.0M | 2.7% |
| France | $817.5M | 2.5% |
| Switzerland | $803.9M | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $786.6M | 2.4% |
| China | $707.3M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.35 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Ethiopia averaged $5.14 per kg and Vietnam $3.68 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0901.11: Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated. HS 0901 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most green coffee beans?
Brazil exported $11.70 billion in 2024, 35% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (12%) and Colombia (10%). In all, 180 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most green coffee beans?
The United States imported $6.16 billion in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Germany (13%) and Italy (8%). The top three importers together take 39%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in green coffee beans?
It was worth $33.37 billion in 2024, about 7.68 million tonnes. That is an increase of 63% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 180 countries reported exports and 213 reported imports.
What is the average price of green coffee beans per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.35 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Ethiopia averaged $5.14 per kg and Vietnam $3.68 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for green coffee beans?
The HS code for green coffee beans is subheading 0901.11, in chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0901 page.
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