Coffee · importers
Canada ranks fifth of 96 at $2.4B in the coffee, tea and spices chapter, and it is the only North American entry in the top five besides the United States.
| Market | HS 09 imports |
|---|---|
| United States | $11.7B |
| Germany | $6.5B |
| France | $4.0B |
| Italy | $3.4B |
| Spain | $2.2B |
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.
Italy is above at $3.4B and Spain below at $2.2B. Canada’s 3.5% share of reported world imports keeps it in a distinct fifth place, with a noticeable drop to the next market. The chapter is 0.4% of its $560.0B imports and ranks 44th among its import chapters.
Vehicles at $91.1B, industrial machinery at $83.8B and electrical machinery at $52.5B lead the bill.
Canada grows no coffee, so demand is met entirely by imports, and the climate favours hot drinks for much of the year. That gives importers a steady base, with roasters supplying grocery chains, cafes and office-coffee services. Many roasters buy from several origins to manage price and quality.
Ask which channels the buyer serves, and whether it prefers to purchase directly from exporters or through merchants who hold stock near the port. Winter transport can add risk for cargo in transit, so ask how the importer handles storage on arrival and how quickly it can take delivery once a container is released.
The USA, China, Mexico and Germany lead Canada’s overall source list. The list covers all goods and shows how much trade crosses the southern border, so some green coffee may reach Canadian roasters via US ports. Coffee-heading shipment data shows the real routes.
The $2.4B combines coffee, tea, mate and spices, so coffee is only part. Rankings are reporter-declared for the latest year and re-exports can shift them.
Check the current food-safety and import requirements with the authorities, agree Incoterm, currency, payment terms and port, and identify consignees in coffee-heading shipment records. This site’s free marketplace helps you reach them.
Fifth of 96 markets at $2.4B in 2024, a 3.5% share of reported world imports.
No. Its climate does not allow it, so demand is met by imports.
No. It includes tea, mate and spices.
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