Statistics · Updated November 2, 2026
Coffee Price Statistics 2026
Includes BLS and ICO data for September 2026 and USDA's July 2026 world crop forecast
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Compiled by the Brew Gazette research desk from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the International Coffee Organization, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the World Bank and Toast data.
Ground roast coffee cost an average of $9.33 a pound in U.S. cities in September 2026, just under the record $9.72 set in April 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Coffee prices were up 7.1% on a year earlier. World bean prices have fallen from their February 2025 record, but shelf prices have come down only slightly.
Key findings
- $9.33
In September 2026, 100% ground roast coffee cost an average of $9.33 per pound in U.S. cities, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Average Price Data, series APU0000717311 (Coffee, 100%, ground roast, all sizes, per lb.) · September 2026 data
- $9.72
The highest monthly average price for ground roast coffee in Bureau of Labor Statistics records going back to January 1980 was $9.72 per pound, in April 2026 (Brew Gazette calculation: the largest value in the published series).
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Average Price Data, series APU0000717311 (Coffee, 100%, ground roast, all sizes, per lb.) · April 2026 data
- 7.1%
Consumer prices for coffee rose 7.1% in the 12 months to September 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index news release for September 2026, Table 2 · September 2025 to September 2026 data
- 20.9%
Coffee prices rose 20.9% in the 12 months to August 2025, the largest annual increase since October 1997, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index news release for August 2025 · August 2024 to August 2025 data
- $3.79
The median price of a regular hot coffee at U.S. restaurants and cafes on the Toast platform was $3.79 in September 2026, according to Toast's Menu Price Monitor.
Toast, Menu Price Monitor: regular hot coffee prices · September 2026 data
- 189.7 million bags
World coffee production is forecast at a record 189.7 million 60-kilogram bags in 2026/27, up 10.8 million bags on the year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Coffee: World Markets and Trade, July 2026 · 2026/27 data
- 262.18 cents per pound
The ICO Composite Indicator Price for green coffee averaged 262.18 US cents per pound in September 2026, down 8.7% from August 2026, according to the International Coffee Organization.
International Coffee Organization (ICO), Coffee Market Report, September 2026 · September 2026 data
- 354.32 cents per pound
The record monthly ICO Composite Indicator Price is 354.32 US cents per pound, set in February 2025, according to the International Coffee Organization (nominal prices, not adjusted for inflation).
International Coffee Organization (ICO), Coffee Market Report, April 2026 · February 2025 data
- November 13, 2025
Coffee and tea were taken out of the reciprocal tariffs from November 13, 2025, under an order signed November 14, 2025, according to the White House.
The White House, Fact Sheet on modifying the scope of the reciprocal tariffs with respect to certain agricultural products, November 14, 2025 · November 2025 data
- $12.80 billion
The United States imported $12.80 billion of coffee (HS 0901, CIF value) in 2025, up 42.4% from $8.99 billion in 2024, according to U.S. data reported to UN Comtrade (Brew Gazette calculation of the change).
How much does a pound of coffee cost in the US?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics collects store prices for 100% ground roast coffee every month and publishes a U.S. city average per pound. It is the longest-running public record of what Americans pay for coffee at the grocery store.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Average Price Data, series APU0000717311 (Coffee, 100%, ground roast, all sizes, per lb.). Chart: Brew Gazette, free to reuse with a link to this page.
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| 2010 | $3.91 |
|---|---|
| 2011 | $5.19 |
| 2012 | $5.68 |
| 2013 | $5.45 |
| 2014 | $4.99 |
| 2015 | $4.72 |
| 2016 | $4.39 |
| 2017 | $4.45 |
| 2018 | $4.30 |
| 2019 | $4.14 |
| 2020 | $4.43 |
| 2021 | $4.71 |
| 2022 | $5.89 |
| 2023 | $6.16 |
| 2024 | $6.32 |
| 2025 | $8.18 |
- $9.33
In September 2026, 100% ground roast coffee cost an average of $9.33 per pound in U.S. cities, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Average Price Data, series APU0000717311 (Coffee, 100%, ground roast, all sizes, per lb.) · September 2026 data [1]
- 2.1%
The September 2026 average of $9.33 per pound was 2.1% higher than the $9.14 recorded in September 2025 (Brew Gazette calculation from Bureau of Labor Statistics average prices).
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Average Price Data, series APU0000717311 (Coffee, 100%, ground roast, all sizes, per lb.) · September 2026 data [1]
- 97.2%
Ground roast coffee cost 97.2% more per pound in September 2026 ($9.33) than in September 2021 ($4.73), nearly double, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics average prices (Brew Gazette calculation).
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Average Price Data, series APU0000717311 (Coffee, 100%, ground roast, all sizes, per lb.) · September 2021 to September 2026 data [1]
- $9.72
The highest monthly average price for ground roast coffee in Bureau of Labor Statistics records going back to January 1980 was $9.72 per pound, in April 2026 (Brew Gazette calculation: the largest value in the published series).
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Average Price Data, series APU0000717311 (Coffee, 100%, ground roast, all sizes, per lb.) · April 2026 data [2]
- 4.0%
By September 2026, the average price of ground roast coffee was 4.0% below its April 2026 record, at $9.33 a pound against $9.72, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data (Brew Gazette calculation).
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Average Price Data, series APU0000717311 (Coffee, 100%, ground roast, all sizes, per lb.) · April to September 2026 data [1]
- $6.07
Before the 2020s price surge, the highest monthly average for ground roast coffee was $6.07 per pound, in November 2012, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data (Brew Gazette calculation).
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Average Price Data, series APU0000717311 (Coffee, 100%, ground roast, all sizes, per lb.) · November 2012 data [2]
- 29.4%
Ground roast coffee averaged $8.18 per pound across the 11 published months of 2025, up 29.4% from $6.32 in 2024 (Brew Gazette calculation from Bureau of Labor Statistics monthly average prices).
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Average Price Data, series APU0000717311 (Coffee, 100%, ground roast, all sizes, per lb.) · 2025 data [1]
How fast are coffee prices rising?
The Consumer Price Index for coffee tracks price changes for roasted and instant coffee bought for home use. It is an index, not a price, so it shows how fast prices move rather than what a pound costs.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index, series CUUR0000SEFP01 (Coffee, U.S. city average, not seasonally adjusted). Chart: Brew Gazette, free to reuse with a link to this page.
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| Dec '24 | 3.8% |
|---|---|
| Jan '25 | 3.1% |
| Feb '25 | 6% |
| Mar '25 | 6.7% |
| Apr '25 | 9.6% |
| May '25 | 11.5% |
| Jun '25 | 13.4% |
| Jul '25 | 14.5% |
| Aug '25 | 20.9% |
| Sep '25 | 18.9% |
| Nov '25 | 18.8% |
| Dec '25 | 19.8% |
| Jan '26 | 18.3% |
| Feb '26 | 18.4% |
| Mar '26 | 18.7% |
| Apr '26 | 18.5% |
| May '26 | 17.5% |
| Jun '26 | 12.9% |
| Jul '26 | 10.3% |
| Aug '26 | 6.1% |
| Sep '26 | 7.1% |
- 7.1%
Consumer prices for coffee rose 7.1% in the 12 months to September 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index news release for September 2026, Table 2 · September 2025 to September 2026 data [4]
- 1.8%
Over the same 12 months to September 2026, prices for food at home rose 1.8%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index news release for September 2026, Table 2 · September 2025 to September 2026 data [4]
- 3.7%
The Consumer Price Index for all items rose 3.7% in the 12 months to September 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index news release for September 2026 · September 2025 to September 2026 data [4]
- 7.2%
Within the coffee index, roasted coffee prices rose 7.2% and instant coffee prices rose 6.8% in the 12 months to September 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index news release for September 2026, Table 2 · September 2025 to September 2026 data [4]
- 20.9%
Coffee prices rose 20.9% in the 12 months to August 2025, the largest annual increase since October 1997, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index news release for August 2025 · August 2024 to August 2025 data [5]
- 48.2%
The Consumer Price Index for coffee rose 48.2% in the five years from September 2021 to September 2026 (Brew Gazette calculation from Bureau of Labor Statistics index values).
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index, series CUUR0000SEFP01 (Coffee, U.S. city average, not seasonally adjusted) · September 2021 to September 2026 data [6]
- 22.8%
Over the same five years, September 2021 to September 2026, the all items Consumer Price Index rose 22.8%, less than half the increase for coffee (Brew Gazette calculation from Bureau of Labor Statistics index values).
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index, series CUUR0000SA0 (All items, U.S. city average, not seasonally adjusted) · September 2021 to September 2026 data [7]
- 13.0%
On an annual average basis, the Consumer Price Index for coffee rose 13.0% in 2025, after a 0.9% fall in 2024 (Brew Gazette calculation from Bureau of Labor Statistics annual averages).
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index, series CUUR0000SEFP01 (Coffee, U.S. city average, not seasonally adjusted), annual averages · 2025 data [8]
| Category | 12-month change |
|---|---|
| Roasted coffee | 7.2% |
| Coffee | 7.1% |
| Instant coffee | 6.8% |
| Beverage materials including coffee and tea | 5.0% |
| Nonalcoholic beverages and beverage materials | 3.8% |
| All items | 3.7% |
| Food | 2.5% |
| Food at home | 1.8% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index news release for September 2026, Table 2
What does a cup of coffee cost?
There is no government series for the price of a cafe coffee, so these figures come from point-of-sale and menu data published by Toast and Joe Coffee, plus a home-brewing cost worked out from the BLS price per pound.
Source: Toast, Menu Price Monitor: regular hot coffee prices. Chart: Brew Gazette, free to reuse with a link to this page.
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| Sep '25 | $3.54 |
|---|---|
| Oct '25 | $3.57 |
| Nov '25 | $3.59 |
| Dec '25 | $3.61 |
| Jan '26 | $3.61 |
| Feb '26 | $3.65 |
| Mar '26 | $3.69 |
| Apr '26 | $3.72 |
| May '26 | $3.74 |
| Jun '26 | $3.75 |
| Jul '26 | $3.77 |
| Aug '26 | $3.77 |
| Sep '26 | $3.79 |
- $3.79
The median price of a regular hot coffee at U.S. restaurants and cafes on the Toast platform was $3.79 in September 2026, according to Toast's Menu Price Monitor.
Toast, Menu Price Monitor: regular hot coffee prices · September 2026 data [10]
- 7.1%
Toast's median price for a regular hot coffee rose 7.1% from September 2025 to September 2026, from $3.54 to $3.79.
Toast, Menu Price Monitor: regular hot coffee prices · September 2025 to September 2026 data [10]
- $5.72
The median price of a cold brew at restaurants on the Toast platform was $5.72 in September 2026, up 4.2% from September 2025, according to Toast's Menu Price Monitor.
Toast, Menu Price Monitor: cold brew prices · September 2026 data [11]
- $5.23
In August 2025, Hawaii had the most expensive regular hot coffee of any state on the Toast platform, at a median of $5.23, against a national median of $3.52.
Toast, National Coffee Day: Here's How Much a Cup of Coffee Costs in Your State · August 2025 data [12]
- $5.44
A 12-ounce hot latte averaged $5.44 on cafe menus tracked by Joe Coffee in its State of Coffee report for the second quarter of 2026, a report that tracked 42,663 menu prices in all.
Joe Coffee, State of Coffee Q2 2026 · Q2 2026 data [13]
- $0.45
At the September 2026 average ground coffee price of $9.33 a pound, a 12-ounce cup brewed at home with 22 grams of coffee costs about $0.45 in coffee (Brew Gazette calculation from Bureau of Labor Statistics data).
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Average Price Data, series APU0000717311 (Coffee, 100%, ground roast, all sizes, per lb.); Brew Gazette calculation · September 2026 data [1]
- 8.4
Toast's September 2026 median of $3.79 for a regular hot coffee is about 8.4 times the roughly $0.45 coffee cost of brewing a 12-ounce cup at home (Brew Gazette calculation from Toast and Bureau of Labor Statistics data).
Toast, Menu Price Monitor; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics series APU0000717311; Brew Gazette calculation · September 2026 data [10]
| Drink | Menu prices sampled | National average | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matcha | 1,015 | $6.23 | $5.40 | $7.00 |
| Latte | 7,479 | $5.54 | $4.95 | $6.00 |
| Mocha | 3,908 | $5.53 | $4.95 | $6.00 |
| Cold brew | 1,528 | $5.46 | $4.50 | $6.00 |
| Chai | 2,233 | $5.34 | $4.60 | $5.90 |
| Drip coffee | 1,310 | $4.89 | $3.00 | $5.00 |
Why is coffee so expensive right now?
Coffee prices climbed after several years in which bad weather cut Brazil's arabica harvests and world stocks were drawn down. Record crops forecast for 2026/27 are now pulling prices back, but stocks remain thin by historical standards.
- 189.7 million bags
World coffee production is forecast at a record 189.7 million 60-kilogram bags in 2026/27, up 10.8 million bags on the year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Coffee: World Markets and Trade, July 2026 · 2026/27 data [14]
- 179.7 million bags
World coffee consumption is forecast at a record 179.7 million bags in 2026/27, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Coffee: World Markets and Trade, July 2026 · 2026/27 data [14]
- 15.5 million bags
Global coffee ending stocks fell 15.5 million bags between 2020/21 and 2024/25 as Brazil's arabica output underperformed, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Coffee: World Markets and Trade, July 2026 · 2020/21 to 2024/25 data [14]
- 26.3 million bags
World ending stocks are forecast to rise for a second year to 26.3 million bags in 2026/27 but stay below the long-term average, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Coffee: World Markets and Trade, July 2026 · 2026/27 data [14]
- 71.9 million bags
Brazil's 2026/27 coffee harvest is forecast at a record 71.9 million bags, with arabica rebounding 9.5 million bags to 47.5 million after five years of weather-hit underperformance, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Coffee: World Markets and Trade, July 2026 · 2026/27 marketing year (forecast) data [14]
- 32.5 million bags
Vietnam, the largest robusta grower, is forecast to produce a record 32.5 million bags in 2026/27, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Coffee: World Markets and Trade, July 2026 · 2026/27 data [14]
- 25 percent
Coffee prices, as measured by the ICO composite index, dropped 25 percent in the seven months to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's July 2026 report as more supply became available.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Coffee: World Markets and Trade, July 2026 · Seven months to July 2026 data [14]
- 67.6 million bags
Brazil's crop agency Conab raised its estimate for Brazil's 2026/27 coffee crop to a record 67.6 million bags on 24 September 2026, as reported by the International Coffee Organization.
International Coffee Organization (ICO), Coffee Market Report, September 2026 (citing Conab) · 2026 crop data [15]
- 3.0 million bags
The International Coffee Organization estimates a 3.0 million bag world surplus for coffee year 2025/26, the first after four deficit years and less than one week of global consumption.
International Coffee Organization (ICO), Coffee Market Report, September 2026 · 2025/26 data [15]
- 217,646 bags
Exchange-certified arabica stocks on ICE fell to 217,646 bags on 15 September 2026, the lowest since 1999, according to the International Coffee Organization.
International Coffee Organization (ICO), Coffee Market Report, September 2026 · September 2026 data [15]
| Marketing year | Production | Consumption | Ending stocks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 165,044 | 167,876 | 31,940 |
| 2022/23 | 164,529 | 168,754 | 26,934 |
| 2023/24 | 169,335 | 163,944 | 23,121 |
| 2024/25 | 176,816 | 171,761 | 22,010 |
| 2025/26 | 178,830 | 173,459 | 24,370 |
| 2026/27 | 189,667 | 179,736 | 26,283 |
What is the world price of coffee?
Two benchmarks track the world price of green (unroasted) coffee: the International Coffee Organization's composite indicator, quoted in US cents per pound, and the World Bank's monthly arabica and robusta prices, quoted in US dollars per kilogram. Both measure green coffee traded between exporters and importers, not the price of a bag in a shop.
Source: World Bank Commodity Price Data (The Pink Sheet), annual prices, October 2026 edition, Annual Prices (Nominal), Coffee, Arabica ($/kg). Chart: Brew Gazette, free to reuse with a link to this page.
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| 2015 | $3.53 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $3.61 |
| 2017 | $3.32 |
| 2018 | $2.93 |
| 2019 | $2.88 |
| 2020 | $3.32 |
| 2021 | $4.51 |
| 2022 | $5.63 |
| 2023 | $4.54 |
| 2024 | $5.62 |
| 2025 | $8.47 |
- 262.18 cents per pound
The ICO Composite Indicator Price for green coffee averaged 262.18 US cents per pound in September 2026, down 8.7% from August 2026, according to the International Coffee Organization.
International Coffee Organization (ICO), Coffee Market Report, September 2026 · September 2026 data [15]
- 324.62 cents per pound
A year earlier, in September 2025, the ICO Composite Indicator Price averaged 324.62 US cents per pound, according to the International Coffee Organization.
International Coffee Organization (ICO), Coffee Market Report, September 2025 · September 2025 data [16]
- 19.2%
That puts the September 2026 composite price 19.2% below September 2025 (Brew Gazette calculation from International Coffee Organization figures).
International Coffee Organization (ICO), Coffee Market Report, September 2026 and September 2025 (Brew Gazette calculation) · September 2026 data [15]
- 354.32 cents per pound
The record monthly ICO Composite Indicator Price is 354.32 US cents per pound, set in February 2025, according to the International Coffee Organization (nominal prices, not adjusted for inflation).
International Coffee Organization (ICO), Coffee Market Report, April 2026 · February 2025 data [17]
- 305.13 cents per pound
The February 2025 average beat the previous monthly high of 305.13 US cents per pound, set in March 1977, according to the International Coffee Organization (nominal prices).
International Coffee Organization (ICO), Coffee Market Report, February 2025 · March 1977 data [18]
- $7.26 per kilogram
The World Bank's arabica coffee price averaged $7.26 per kilogram in September 2026, down from $7.97 in August 2026.
World Bank Commodity Price Data (The Pink Sheet), October 2, 2026, Coffee, Arabica ($/kg) · September 2026 data [19]
- $3.29 per pound
Converted to pounds, the World Bank's September 2026 arabica price of $7.26 per kilogram is about $3.29 per pound (Brew Gazette calculation).
World Bank Commodity Price Data (The Pink Sheet), October 2, 2026, Coffee, Arabica ($/kg) (Brew Gazette calculation) · September 2026 data [19]
- $8.47 per kilogram
Arabica averaged $8.47 per kilogram across 2025, the highest annual average in the World Bank's nominal series back to 1960 (Brew Gazette calculation from World Bank annual data).
World Bank Commodity Price Data (The Pink Sheet), annual prices, October 2026 edition, Annual Prices (Nominal), Coffee, Arabica ($/kg) (Brew Gazette calculation) · 2025 data [20]
- $7.29 per kilogram
Adjusted for inflation, arabica's 2025 average was $7.29 per kilogram in 2010 dollars, below the $11.3 of 1977, according to the World Bank.
World Bank Commodity Price Data (The Pink Sheet), annual prices, October 2026 edition, Annual Prices (Real, 2010 US dollars), Coffee, Arabica ($/kg) · 2025 data [20]
| Indicator | September 2026 average (US cents/lb) | Change from August 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| ICO Composite (I-CIP) | 262.18 | -8.7% |
| Colombian Milds | 356.15 | -8.1% |
| Other Milds | 329.44 | -8.8% |
| Brazilian Naturals | 290.19 | -9.9% |
| Robustas | 167.49 | -7.3% |
Source: International Coffee Organization (ICO), Coffee Market Report, September 2026
How do arabica and robusta prices compare?
Arabica, the bean behind most specialty and cafe coffee, trades at a large premium to robusta, which is used heavily in instant coffee and espresso blends. Both soared after 2023, and the gap between them has narrowed in recent months.
- $3.69 per kilogram
The World Bank's robusta coffee price averaged $3.69 per kilogram in September 2026, down from $3.98 in August 2026.
World Bank Commodity Price Data (The Pink Sheet), October 2, 2026, Coffee, Robusta ($/kg) · September 2026 data [19]
- $3.57 per kilogram
In September 2026 arabica cost $3.57 per kilogram more than robusta, about 1.97 times the robusta price (Brew Gazette calculation from World Bank prices).
World Bank Commodity Price Data (The Pink Sheet), October 2, 2026 (Brew Gazette calculation) · September 2026 data [19]
- 86.6%
The World Bank's annual average arabica price rose 86.6% from 2023 to 2025, from $4.54 to $8.47 per kilogram (Brew Gazette calculation).
World Bank Commodity Price Data (The Pink Sheet), October 2, 2026, Coffee, Arabica ($/kg) (Brew Gazette calculation) · 2023 to 2025 data [19]
- 84.8%
The World Bank's annual average robusta price rose 84.8% from 2023 to 2025, from $2.63 to $4.86 per kilogram (Brew Gazette calculation).
World Bank Commodity Price Data (The Pink Sheet), October 2, 2026, Coffee, Robusta ($/kg) (Brew Gazette calculation) · 2023 to 2025 data [19]
- 59.9%
Even after 2026's decline, the September 2026 arabica price was 59.9% above the 2023 annual average and robusta was 40.3% above it (Brew Gazette calculation from World Bank prices).
World Bank Commodity Price Data (The Pink Sheet), October 2, 2026 (Brew Gazette calculation) · 2023 to September 2026 data [19]
How have tariffs affected coffee prices?
The United States grows very little of its own coffee, so almost every bag is imported. From April to November 2025 most imported coffee paid new tariffs, and Brazilian coffee paid the most. Coffee has been exempt from every new tariff action since November 2025.
- 10%
The White House set a 10% baseline tariff on imports from all countries, taking effect April 5, 2025 under the reciprocal tariff order.
The White House, Fact Sheet on Executive Order 14257 (reciprocal tariffs), April 2, 2025 · April 2025 data [21]
- 40%
From August 6, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection charged an additional 40% duty on products of Brazil, including coffee, on top of the reciprocal tariff.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, CSMS # 65807735, Guidance: Additional Duties on Imports from Brazil, August 1, 2025 · August 2025 data [22]
- 50%
The White House said the July 30, 2025 order on Brazil brought the total tariff on Brazilian goods, coffee among them, to 50%.
The White House, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Addresses Threats to the United States from the Government of Brazil, July 30, 2025 · July 2025 data [23]
- November 13, 2025
Coffee and tea were taken out of the reciprocal tariffs from November 13, 2025, under an order signed November 14, 2025, according to the White House.
The White House, Fact Sheet on modifying the scope of the reciprocal tariffs with respect to certain agricultural products, November 14, 2025 · November 2025 data [24]
- 40 percent
An order signed November 20, 2025 removed the 40 percent Brazil duty from certain agricultural products, a list that includes green and roasted coffee, for goods entered on or after November 13, 2025, according to the White House.
The White House, Executive Order 14361, Modifying the Scope of Tariffs on the Government of Brazil, November 20, 2025, and its Annex I · November 2025 data [25]
- February 20, 2026
On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the law behind the reciprocal and Brazil tariffs, does not authorize the President to impose tariffs.
Supreme Court of the United States, Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, No. 24-1287, slip opinion · February 2026 data [26]
- 10 percent
A temporary 10 percent import surcharge was set to run from February 24, 2026 through July 24, 2026 under Section 122 of the Trade Act, and coffee was on its list of exempt products, according to the White House proclamation.
The White House, Proclamation: Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems, February 20, 2026, and its Annex II · February to July 2026 data [27]
- 25 percent
From July 22, 2026, the U.S. Trade Representative put a 25 percent Section 301 tariff on most goods from Brazil, but coffee (HTS heading 0901) and unflavored instant coffee are on the exempt list.
Office of the United States Trade Representative, Notice of Action: Brazil's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Digital Trade and Electronic Payment Services, July 15, 2026 · July 2026 data [28]
- Free
Outside the special tariff actions, green coffee (HTS 0901.11.00) carries a general duty rate of Free in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, as published by the U.S. International Trade Commission.
U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, subheading 0901.11.00 · 2026 data [29]
- 17.8 million pounds
Hawaii was forecast to produce 17.8 million pounds of coffee cherry in the 2025-2026 season, down 20 percent from the previous season, according to USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, Coffee (Hawaii), released January 23, 2026 · 2025-2026 season data [30]
Where does US coffee come from?
Customs records reported by the United States to the UN show where imported coffee comes from. In 2025 the country bought about the same weight of coffee as in 2024 but paid far more for it, and Colombia passed Brazil as the largest supplier by value.
Source: UN Comtrade, imports reported by the United States, HS 0901 (coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated), annual, CIF value (one query per year; change period= in the URL). Chart: Brew Gazette, free to reuse with a link to this page.
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| 2019 | 5.8B |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5.7B |
| 2021 | 6.9B |
| 2022 | 9.8B |
| 2023 | 8.2B |
| 2024 | 9B |
| 2025 | 12.8B |
- $12.80 billion
The United States imported $12.80 billion of coffee (HS 0901, CIF value) in 2025, up 42.4% from $8.99 billion in 2024, according to U.S. data reported to UN Comtrade (Brew Gazette calculation of the change).
UN Comtrade, imports reported by the United States, HS 0901 (coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated), annual, CIF value · 2025 data [31]
- 1.49 billion kilograms
U.S. coffee imports weighed 1.49 billion kilograms in 2025, up just 0.7% from 1.48 billion kilograms in 2024, according to U.S. data reported to UN Comtrade (Brew Gazette calculation of the change).
UN Comtrade, imports reported by the United States, HS 0901 (coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated), annual, CIF value · 2025 data [31]
- $8.61
The average value of imported coffee was $8.61 per kilogram in 2025, up 41.4% from $6.09 per kilogram in 2024, a Brew Gazette calculation from U.S. data reported to UN Comtrade.
UN Comtrade, imports reported by the United States, HS 0901 (coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated), annual, CIF value, Brew Gazette calculation · 2025 data [31]
- $2.75 billion
Colombia was the largest source of U.S. coffee imports by value in 2025 at $2.75 billion, 21.5% of the total, according to U.S. data reported to UN Comtrade (Brew Gazette calculation of the share).
UN Comtrade, imports reported by the United States, HS 0901 (coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated), annual, CIF value · 2025 data [31]
- $2.52 billion
The United States imported $2.52 billion of coffee from Brazil in 2025, 19.7% of the total by value, according to U.S. data reported to UN Comtrade (Brew Gazette calculation of the share).
UN Comtrade, imports reported by the United States, HS 0901 (coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated), annual, CIF value · 2025 data [31]
- 22.3%
Coffee imports from Brazil fell 22.3% by weight in 2025, from 453.7 million kilograms in 2024 to 352.5 million kilograms, according to U.S. data reported to UN Comtrade (Brew Gazette calculation).
UN Comtrade, imports reported by the United States, HS 0901 (coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated), annual, CIF value · 2025 data [31]
- 23.1 million
USDA estimates U.S. coffee bean imports at 23.1 million 60-kilogram bags in the 2025/26 marketing year, down 700,000 bags from its December 2025 estimate on lower consumption, according to the Foreign Agricultural Service.
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, Coffee: World Markets and Trade, July 2026 · 2025/26 marketing year data [32]
| Origin | Value, 2025 | Weight, 2025 | Share of U.S. import value | Change in weight vs 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | $2.75 billion | 332.8 million kg | 21.5% | +23.1% |
| Brazil | $2.52 billion | 352.5 million kg | 19.7% | -22.3% |
| Switzerland | $1.29 billion | 25.5 million kg | 10.1% | +9.7% |
| Honduras | $758 million | 90.3 million kg | 5.9% | +4.8% |
| Mexico | $675 million | 81.9 million kg | 5.3% | +27.6% |
| Peru | $661 million | 80.4 million kg | 5.2% | +13.9% |
| Guatemala | $639 million | 72.6 million kg | 5.0% | -8.5% |
| Vietnam | $572 million | 103.2 million kg | 4.5% | +6.5% |
| Canada | $485 million | 41.6 million kg | 3.8% | -28.9% |
| Indonesia | $413 million | 60.2 million kg | 3.2% | +52.3% |
Have coffee brands raised their prices?
The biggest U.S. coffee sellers report how much of their sales growth came from charging more. Their filings show price increases through 2025 and into mid-2026, and the largest seller of grocery coffee now says it is passing lower bean costs back to shoppers.
Source: The J.M. Smucker Co., Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2026, segment tables (2,704.4; 2,806.6; 3,304.9 million). Chart: Brew Gazette, free to reuse with a link to this page.
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| FY2024 | 2.7B |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | 2.8B |
| FY2026 | 3.3B |
- $3,304.9 million
The J.M. Smucker Co. (Folgers, Cafe Bustelo, Dunkin' at retail) reported U.S. Retail Coffee net sales of $3,304.9 million for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2026, up 18 percent from $2,806.6 million a year earlier, according to its annual report on Form 10-K.
The J.M. Smucker Co., Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2026 · Fiscal year ended April 30, 2026 data [33]
- 22 percentage points
Higher prices added 22 percentage points to Smucker's U.S. Retail Coffee net sales in the fiscal year ended April 30, 2026, while lower volume and mix took away 5 percentage points, the company said in its Form 10-K.
The J.M. Smucker Co., Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2026 · Fiscal year ended April 30, 2026 data [33]
- 10 percentage points
Higher net pricing added 10 percentage points to Smucker's U.S. Retail Coffee net sales in the quarter ended July 31, 2026, helped by price increases it put in place in August 2025, the company said.
The J.M. Smucker Co., press release and prepared remarks: Fiscal Year 2027 First Quarter Results, August 26, 2026 · Quarter ended July 31, 2026 data [34]
- $115.0
Smucker received about $115.0 million in refunds of tariffs paid under IEEPA during the quarter ended July 31, 2026, on claims it began filing in April 2026, according to its Form 10-Q.
The J.M. Smucker Co., Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2026 · Quarter ended July 31, 2026 data [35]
- 1.5%
Smucker expects lower prices to cut its total net sales by about 1.5% in the fiscal year ending April 2027, mainly because it plans to pass falling green coffee costs on to consumers, the company said on August 26, 2026.
The J.M. Smucker Co., Fiscal Year 2027 First Quarter Earnings Prepared Remarks, August 26, 2026 · Fiscal year 2027 outlook, given August 26, 2026 data [36]
- 5.0%
Keurig Dr Pepper's U.S. Coffee segment had favorable net price realization of 5.0% in the second quarter of 2026, while its net sales fell 3.2% to $918 million as volume and mix declined, the company reported.
Keurig Dr Pepper, press release: Q2 2026 results, August 6, 2026 · Second quarter 2026 data [37]
- 5.0%
Starbucks' North America average ticket rose 5.0% in the quarter ended September 27, 2026, which the company attributed to product mix, food attach, pricing and delivery sales, not pricing alone.
Starbucks, Q4 and Full Fiscal Year 2026 earnings release, October 29, 2026 · Quarter ended September 27, 2026 data [38]
Methodology
Store prices come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Average Price Data, series APU0000717311: the U.S. city average price per pound of 100% ground roast coffee, all sizes, collected each month as part of the Consumer Price Index. It is an actual price. BLS did not publish some months, including several in 2018 and 2019 and October 2025 (the 2025 funding lapse), so the annual averages in the chart are Brew Gazette calculations from the months BLS did publish, and the caption says how many months each year has.
Coffee inflation comes from the Consumer Price Index for coffee (series CUUR0000SEFP01, not seasonally adjusted), which covers roasted and instant coffee bought for home use. It is an index that shows how fast prices change, not what a pound costs, so its percent changes will not match the change in the price per pound exactly. Twelve-month changes are taken from the BLS monthly releases; changes over longer periods are Brew Gazette calculations from the published index values.
World prices are for green (unroasted) coffee traded between exporters and importers, not shop prices. The International Coffee Organization's composite indicator is quoted in US cents per pound and combines four group indicators (Colombian Milds, Other Milds, Brazilian Naturals and Robustas). The World Bank's Pink Sheet quotes arabica and robusta in US dollars per kilogram; its arabica series is based on the ICO Other Milds indicator. Both are nominal unless a stat says it is adjusted for inflation. Green coffee and store prices move at different times, which is why bean prices on this page fell well before shelf prices did.
There is no government series for cafe prices. Toast reports a median price across restaurants and cafes that use its point-of-sale system; Joe Coffee reports an average from the menus of independent cafes on its platform. They cover different businesses and are never combined. The at-home cost per cup is a Brew Gazette calculation: the BLS price per pound divided across 22 grams of coffee for a 12-ounce cup, about a 1:16 brew ratio, and it counts the coffee only.
Supply figures come from USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service report Coffee: World Markets and Trade (July 2026 edition), in 60-kilogram bags on each country's marketing year. Brazil's crop agency Conab and the ICO publish their own Brazil estimates on different year definitions, so the page reports each one separately rather than mixing them.
Import figures are U.S.-reported imports of HS heading 0901 (coffee, roasted or not) as published in UN Comtrade, at CIF value, so they run a little higher than U.S. Census customs values and include roasted coffee from countries such as Switzerland and Canada. USDA's bag-based import estimate uses a different year and unit and is shown separately. Tariff facts come from the presidential orders, proclamations and USTR notices themselves, and company figures from each company's own filings and earnings releases.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is coffee so expensive right now?
Mostly weather and thin stocks. Drought and heat cut Brazil's arabica harvests, and world ending stocks fell 15.5 million bags between 2020/21 and 2024/25, according to USDA. The ICO composite price for green coffee hit a record 354.32 US cents per pound in February 2025. Tariffs added to import costs from April 2025 until coffee was exempted from November 13, 2025. Bean prices have since fallen to 262.18 cents (September 2026), but U.S. shelf prices have come down only slightly.
How much have coffee prices gone up?
Ground roast coffee cost $9.33 a pound in September 2026, 97.2% more than the $4.73 of September 2021, based on BLS average prices. The coffee Consumer Price Index rose 7.1% in the 12 months to September 2026, after an annual rise of 20.9% in the 12 months to August 2025, the largest since October 1997.
What is the average price of a pound of coffee?
$9.33 per pound for 100% ground roast coffee in September 2026, the BLS U.S. city average. The record was $9.72 in April 2026. Across the 11 published months of 2025 it averaged $8.18, up from $6.32 in 2024.
What is the average price of a cup of coffee?
At restaurants and cafes on the Toast platform, the median regular hot coffee cost $3.79 in September 2026, up 7.1% on a year earlier. A 12-ounce hot latte averaged $5.44 on cafe menus tracked by Joe Coffee in the second quarter of 2026. Brewed at home, the coffee in a 12-ounce cup costs about $0.45 at the September 2026 BLS price (Brew Gazette calculation).
Are coffee prices going down?
World bean prices are. The ICO composite price was 262.18 US cents per pound in September 2026, 19.2% below September 2025, and USDA forecasts a record world crop of 189.7 million bags for 2026/27. Store prices are slower to follow: ground coffee was 4.0% below its April 2026 record in September 2026. Smucker, which sells Folgers, expects lower prices to cut its net sales by about 1.5% in the fiscal year ending April 2027 as it passes falling green coffee costs on to shoppers.
Are there tariffs on coffee?
Not since November 13, 2025. Coffee was taken out of the reciprocal tariffs from that date, and the extra 40 percent duty on Brazilian coffee was removed for goods entered from the same day. Coffee was also exempt from the temporary 10 percent surcharge set to run from February 24 to July 24, 2026, and from the 25 percent Section 301 tariff on Brazil that began July 22, 2026. Green coffee's normal duty rate is Free.
Why does arabica cost more than robusta?
Arabica is the bean used in most specialty and cafe coffee, while robusta goes heavily into instant coffee and espresso blends. In September 2026 the World Bank's arabica price was $7.26 per kilogram against $3.69 for robusta, about 1.97 times as much.
How much do coffee farmers get paid?
World prices vary by bean and country, so there is no single farm price. For certified cooperatives, Fairtrade's minimum price for washed arabica rises to $2.00 per pound on 1 December 2026, from $1.80, and the Fairtrade Premium paid on top stays at $0.20 per pound. In September 2026 the market price was well above that floor: the ICO's Other Milds arabica indicator averaged 329.44 US cents per pound.
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Average Price Data, series APU0000717311 (Coffee, 100%, ground roast, all sizes, per lb.) data.bls.gov
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Average Price Data, series APU0000717311 (Coffee, 100%, ground roast, all sizes, per lb.) data.bls.gov
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Average Price Data, series APU0000717311 (Coffee, 100%, ground roast, all sizes, per lb.) data.bls.gov
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index news release for September 2026, Table 2 bls.gov
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index news release for August 2025 bls.gov
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index, series CUUR0000SEFP01 (Coffee, U.S. city average, not seasonally adjusted) data.bls.gov
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index, series CUUR0000SA0 (All items, U.S. city average, not seasonally adjusted) data.bls.gov
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index, series CUUR0000SEFP01 (Coffee, U.S. city average, not seasonally adjusted), annual averages api.bls.gov
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index, series CUUR0000SEFP01 (Coffee, U.S. city average, not seasonally adjusted) data.bls.gov
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