Coffee · importers
France ranks third of 96 at $4.0B in the coffee, tea and spices chapter, a firm third between Germany and Italy.
| Market | HS 09 imports |
|---|---|
| United States | $11.7B |
| Germany | $6.5B |
| Italy | $3.4B |
| Canada | $2.4B |
| 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.
Germany is above at $6.5B, and Italy is below at $3.4B. France’s 5.9% share of reported world imports means its place is not under threat from the market behind it, and it is unlikely to catch the one ahead. It is a stable, large buyer within Europe.
The chapter is 0.5% of France’s $762.0B imports and ranks 40th among its import chapters, behind fuels at $95.7B and machinery at $90.4B.
Coffee is woven into daily life in France through cafes, restaurants and home consumption, so foodservice is a major channel next to retail. Roasters supplying cafes look for steady blends and reliable delivery, whereas retail packers focus on shelf appearance and price. Ask what the buyer’s mix is before you offer.
Blending is common, so an importer may want several origins from a range of suppliers.
Germany, China, Belgium and the USA lead France’s overall source list. It covers every product, but two European neighbours in it suggest that some coffee reaches French buyers through northern ports or traders. Ask an importer whether it buys direct from origin or through a European intermediary.
The $4.0B combines coffee, tea, mate and spices, so coffee is only part. Reporter declarations and re-exports can shift a ranking from year to year.
Confirm the current food-safety, labelling and import requirements with the authorities and agree Incoterm, currency, payment terms and port with the buyer. Coffee-heading shipment records list consignees; this site’s free marketplace helps you start conversations.
Third of 96 markets at $4.0B in 2024, a 5.9% share of reported world imports, behind Germany at $6.5B.
Roasters serving cafes and restaurants, retail packers and merchants. Ask which type the importer is.
Yes. Chapter 09 covers coffee, tea, mate and spices.
Look at the coffee heading in shipment records and read consignees and declared values.
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