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Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages on the planet. With billions of people drinking coffee each day, it’s more important than ever to figure out how people are getting their fix.
This year, that means diving into the world of online coffee sales, which is growing in both size and popularity. To help you better understand what’s going on, we compiled 14 of the most telling statistics about online coffee sales.
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The 14 Online Coffee Sales Statistics
- Coffee shops’ curbside and pickup orders have jumped 5,380% since 2019.
- Since 2019, 521% more coffee sellers now offer curbside delivery and/or pickup.
- Ordering coffee through an app is up 46% since January 2020.
- Single-serve pods are more than triple other coffee sale types on Amazon.
- Coffee delivery sales have jumped 340% since 2019.
- Since 2019, there has been a 109% increase in coffee subscription sales.
- The average cost of a coffee subscription is $14.25 a month.
- Since 2019, 25% more sellers now offer coffee subscription services.
- Females average spending $2,327 a year on coffee.
- Males average spending $1,934 a year on coffee.
- 25-to-34-year-olds spend the most each year on coffee, averaging $2,008 a year.
- U.S. coffee sale revenues exceed $80 billion.
- 90% of American drip-coffee drinkers drink drip coffee at home.
- Americans drink 1.87 cups of coffee each day.
Online Coffee Sale Trends
1. Coffee shops’ curbside and pickup orders have jumped 5,380% since 2019.
(Specialty Coffee Association)
There’s more than one way to order your coffee online, and coffee shops have jumped on that bandwagon since the COVID-19 pandemic-related lockdowns of 2020. Curbside and pickup orders have gone up by well over 5,000%, and it doesn’t look like things will go back to the way that they were before.
2. Since 2019, 521% more coffee sellers now offer curbside delivery and/or pickup.
(Specialty Coffee Association)
Online sales for coffee shops have skyrocketed, so it’s no surprise that so many more are offering curbside delivery and/or pickup to make use of that trend. If you’re starting a coffee shop in 2022, you’ll need to have a way for customers to place online orders if you want to compete.
3. Ordering coffee through an app is up 46% since January 2020.
(National Coffee Association)
When we think of online sales, we often think of going to a website and placing an order. The truth is that you need to get your product on an app if you want to compete. Local coffee shops recognize this, and they will push apps that let their customers order their favorite beverages right from their phones!
4. Single-serve pods are more than triple other coffee sale types on Amazon.
(National Coffee Association)
If you are thinking about getting into the traditional online coffee sale business, you will want to consider selling single-serve pods. While there’s a market for other products online, single-serve pods dominate the market.
In any given month, you can expect single-serve pods to triple other coffee types in terms of sales, and in some months, those revenues quadruple! This is only through Amazon sales, but considering that it’s the single largest online coffee seller, that’s a big deal.
5. Coffee delivery sales have jumped 340% since 2019.
(Specialty Coffee Association)
Not only is curbside delivery and pickups becoming more common, but having the coffee sent to your home is also growing in popularity! With different apps and websites to order coffee, it’s never been easier to order coffee online and sent straight to your door!
6. Since 2019, there has been a 109% increase in coffee subscription sales.
(Specialty Coffee Association)
People love having things automated so they don’t need to worry about doing it or forgetting about it. So, it’s no surprise that coffee subscriptions are becoming more popular by the day. Whether you’re an online coffee retailer or a coffee enthusiast just trying to get your fix, coffee subscriptions are something that you need to look into.
Average Coffee Sales Revenue
7. The average cost of a coffee subscription is $14.25 a month.
(Specialty Coffee Association)
Just because you have your coffee fix pre-scheduled, that doesn’t mean you need to pay a premium for it. In fact, you can often get coffee for less if you use a subscription service. It may only cost $14.25 a month for your coffee — that’s a sweet deal.
8. Since 2019, 25% more sellers now offer coffee subscription services.
(Specialty Coffee Association)
While there’s been a 109% increase in coffee subscription sales, only 25% more sellers are offering it. From a consumer’s perspective, that means more choices, but from a business standpoint, that’s an opportunity.
9. Females average spending $2,327 a year on coffee.
(Amerisleep)
The average female in the United States spends over $2,300 a year on coffee! That’s almost $200 a month! If you can get a portion of those sales from online coffee, you can make some serious money.
10. Males average spending $1,934 a year on coffee.
(Amerisleep)
While females typically spend more on coffee each year, males are buying those beans too. Their total comes out to just over $160 a month, so you can make quite a bit of money by tapping into that market too.
11. 25-to-34-year-olds spend the most each year on coffee, averaging $2,008 a year.
(Amerisleep)
Who spends the most time online, and who spends the most money on coffee? It’s the same demographic! The consumers willing to spend the most are also the same ones who spend more time online, so it’s no wonder that online coffee sales are skyrocketing!
12. U.S. coffee sale revenues exceed $80 billion.
(Statista)
$80 billion is a ton of cash, so if there’s a top-notch coffee product out there that you can purchase online, consumers are bound to find it. The ceiling for potential earnings from online coffee sales is astronomically high.
Average Coffee Consumption
13. 90% of American drip-coffee drinkers drink drip coffee at home.
(Statista)
If you know someone who drinks drip coffee, chances are that they’re brewing at least some of it themselves. Therefore, there’s an opportunity to tap into an online coffee sale system that delivers coffee beans straight to their door!
14. Americans drink 1.87 cups of coffee each day.
(Statista)
Even when you factor in all those people who never touch coffee, the average American still drinks almost 2 cups of coffee a day!
Basically, if you find a coffee drinker, chances are that they’re drinking a large amount — probably about 3.8 cups a day!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Coffee Industry Growing or Shrinking?
With an annual growth of about 5.5% each year, there’s no doubt that the coffee industry is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. It doesn’t matter that it’s an already large industry with tons of revenue and consumers, it only seems to be getting larger and larger! (Global Edge)
Who Sells the Most Coffee in the United States?
When it comes down to who sells the most coffee in the United States, it might surprise you that the answer is Folgers. It sells more ground coffee than any other brand, and it’s not that close. Since most people make at least some of their coffee at home, it’s no surprise that Folgers leads the way! (Statista)
Who Is the Largest Coffee Retailer in the World?
While Folgers might sell more coffee than any other company, when you’re talking about going somewhere to get a brew, the answer is Starbucks. It has far more retail outlets than any other shop and in just about everywhere in the world. (Statista)
What Is the Most Popular type of Coffee?
It’s not even close: Arabica coffee makes up 75% to 80% of the world’s coffee, making any other type of coffee out there a distant second at best. Chances are that when you’re looking at a cup of coffee, Arabica beans are inside it. (The Atlantic)
What Countries Consume the Most Coffee?
The United States is by far the number-one consumer of coffee, with over $81 billion in coffee revenue in 2021 alone. But Brazil, Japan, Canada, Germany, and China all have avid coffee drinking populations too. All those countries combined totaled about $129 billion in coffee revenue in 2021! (Statista)
Conclusion
Coffee drinking isn’t going anywhere anytime soon — in fact, it’s still on the rise! Online sales of coffee are skyrocketing too.
If you’re running a coffee shop, you can make serious money online, and if you’re a consumer, you can shop around online to see what’s out there. Either way, the results might just surprise you!
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Table of Contents
- The 14 Online Coffee Sales Statistics
- Online Coffee Sale Trends
- 1. Coffee shops’ curbside and pickup orders have jumped 5,380% since 2019.
- 2. Since 2019, 521% more coffee sellers now offer curbside delivery and/or pickup.
- 3. Ordering coffee through an app is up 46% since January 2020.
- 4. Single-serve pods are more than triple other coffee sale types on Amazon.
- 5. Coffee delivery sales have jumped 340% since 2019.
- 6. Since 2019, there has been a 109% increase in coffee subscription sales.
- Average Coffee Sales Revenue
- 7. The average cost of a coffee subscription is $14.25 a month.
- 8. Since 2019, 25% more sellers now offer coffee subscription services.
- 9. Females average spending $2,327 a year on coffee.
- 10. Males average spending $1,934 a year on coffee.
- 11. 25-to-34-year-olds spend the most each year on coffee, averaging $2,008 a year.
- 12. U.S. coffee sale revenues exceed $80 billion.
- Average Coffee Consumption
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Conclusion
