Green coffee beans imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported green coffee beans worth $6.16 billion (1.30 million tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 213 countries. That is 19% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.16B | 1.30M t |
| 2023 | $5.16B | 1.20M t |
| 2022 | $6.67B | 1.38M t |
| 2021 | $4.83B | 1.41M t |
| 2020 | $3.94B | 1.34M t |
| 2019 | $4.01B | 1.47M t |
| 2018 | $4.08B | 1.27M t |
| 2017 | $4.59B | 1.41M t |
Where the United States imports green coffee beans from
Most of the value came from Brazil (31%), Colombia (21%), Honduras (6%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $1.90B | 31% |
| Colombia | $1.32B | 21% |
| Honduras | $399.1M | 6.5% |
| Guatemala | $386.1M | 6.3% |
| Vietnam | $332.0M | 5.4% |
| Peru | $313.3M | 5.1% |
| Indonesia | $295.5M | 4.8% |
| Mexico | $253.5M | 4.1% |
| Nicaragua | $220.6M | 3.6% |
| Ethiopia | $166.7M | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.73 per kg, close to the world average of $4.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Green coffee beans exports from the United States
The United States exported $104.7 million of green coffee beans in 2024 (8.6 thousand tonnes). Canada alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+376% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $66.5M | 64% |
| Switzerland | $9.3M | 8.9% |
| Mexico | $5.3M | 5% |
| Japan | $3.8M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 2.2% |
| Kuwait | $2.0M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 1.6% |
| China | $1.6M | 1.5% |
| Israel | $1.2M | 1.2% |
| Bahamas | $1.1M | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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.
Common questions
What is the value of green coffee beans imported by the United States?
The United States imported green coffee beans worth $6.16 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.30 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 213 countries worldwide, with 18% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply green coffee beans to the United States?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.90 billion), followed by Colombia (21%) and Honduras (6%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 89 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of green coffee beans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.73 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $4.35 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of green coffee beans to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.59 billion in 2017 to $6.16 billion in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2022 at $6.67 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export green coffee beans?
Yes. The United States exported $104.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Switzerland and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $6.06 billion a year.
What is the HS code for green coffee beans?
The HS code for green coffee beans is subheading 0901.11. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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