Coffee · importers
Germany ranks second of 96 at $6.5B in the coffee, tea and spices chapter and is the biggest buyer in Europe by a distance.
| Market | HS 09 imports |
|---|---|
| United States | $11.7B |
| France | $4.0B |
| 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.
The United States is ahead at $11.7B, and France follows at $4.0B, so Germany sits in a comfortable second position with 9.6% of reported world imports. It is the natural first stop for a coffee exporter targeting Europe. The chapter is 0.5% of Germany’s $1.38T imports and ranks 37th among its import chapters.
Electrical machinery, industrial machinery and vehicles dominate the bill, which puts coffee in the shadow of manufacturing.
Germany has a large roasting industry, and part of what it imports as green coffee returns to the market as roasted product, some of it for neighbouring countries. Recorded imports therefore include coffee that is processed and then re-exported. Ask the importer whether it serves German retail, cafes and offices, or export customers.
Each channel demands a different approach to specification, packaging and price stability.
European coffee buyers commonly ask for traceability, sustainability certification and evidence about how the crop was grown. The rules that apply, including due-diligence expectations, are set by the authorities and can change, so confirm the current position with them and with your buyer rather than relying on a general guide.
The $6.5B counts coffee, tea, mate and spices together, so coffee is only a portion. China, the USA, the Netherlands and Poland head the overall source list, but it spans all goods and does not show coffee origins.
Shipment records for the coffee heading name consignees and show weights. Pair that list with this site’s free marketplace, and agree Incoterm, currency, payment terms and discharge port with those you select.
Second of 96 markets at $6.5B in 2024, a 9.6% share of reported world imports.
No. Roasters process part of it for re-export, so the figure reflects processing and trade as well as local demand.
No. It includes tea, mate and spices as well.
Use shipment records under the coffee heading and group by consignee to see who buys most and how often.
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