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2mo ago

German Coffee Prices Jump 12.2% as Raw Bean Costs Soar 53%

Driven by record heat, drought alongside labour shortages in major coffee-growing regions, import costs have soared, threatening to keep consumer prices elevated.

Die Preise für Rohkaffee sind in den vergangenen Wochen gestiegen, das merken nun auch die Kunden
Kaffee läuft aus einer Siebträger-Kaffeemaschine in eine Tasse.
Ein Landarbeiter wirft Kaffebohnen aus einem Sieb in die Luft
Kaffee-Bohnen in einer Hamburger Rösterei

Overview

  • Consumer prices for roasted coffee in Germany rose by 12.2% in April 2025 compared to April 2024, outpacing overall food inflation.
  • Import costs for raw coffee beans climbed 53.1% year-on-year in April, driven by extreme weather in Brazil and other key producing nations.
  • Germany imported 1.25 million tonnes of coffee (raw and roasted) in 2024, a 14.1% increase from the previous year, with Brazil supplying 41% of the total.
  • Despite rising prices, average per-capita consumption remained robust at 163 litres in 2024 according to the German Coffee Association.
  • Industry experts warn that ongoing climate change and labour shortages in producing countries could sustain high coffee prices in the long term.