Coffee · importers
Australia ranks eighteenth of 96 at $929.1M in the coffee, tea and spices chapter, and it is the only Oceania market in the coffee top twenty.
| Market | HS 09 imports |
|---|---|
| United States | $11.7B |
| Germany | $6.5B |
| France | $4.0B |
| Italy | $3.4B |
| Canada | $2.4B |
Figures are for the whole of HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices); coffee is only part of it. Source: UN Comtrade, as reported by national authorities; latest available year per market.
The United Arab Emirates is above at $1.1B and Malaysia below at $880.3M. Australia’s 1.4% share of reported world imports puts it in a mid-table position with a clear gap above and a narrow one below. The chapter is 0.3% of its $296.5B imports and ranks 46th among its import chapters.
Vehicles at $44.2B, industrial machinery at $42.3B and fuels at $39.5B lead the bill.
Cafes are central to everyday life in Australian cities, and independent roasters are numerous and quality-focused. That favours specialty and traceable coffees, sold in smaller lots to buyers who care about the story of a farm or cooperative. The distance from most origins means sea freight takes weeks, so importers value clear shipping schedules and stock that arrives in good condition.
Ask whether the buyer prefers to import direct or to buy from a local green-coffee merchant. Small roasters often buy through merchants to avoid tying up cash in whole containers, while large ones may import directly and negotiate freight themselves, which affects the lot sizes and terms you should quote.
Australia is known for strict biosecurity controls on imported plant products, and requirements can include documentation, inspection and treatment. These are set by the authorities and can change, so confirm the current conditions directly before shipping.
China, the USA, Japan and the Republic of Korea lead the overall source list, which covers all goods. The $929.1M combines coffee, tea, mate and spices, so coffee is only part.
Fix the Incoterm, currency, payment terms and port with the buyer. Consignees appear in coffee-heading shipment records, and this site’s free marketplace gives you a way to contact them.
Eighteenth of 96 markets at $929.1M in 2024, a 1.4% share of reported world imports.
Many independent roasters and cafes that value traceable, specialty lots, alongside larger roasters.
Imports of plant products face controls that can change. Confirm the current requirements before shipping.
Search coffee-heading shipment records and read consignees and weights.
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