Daily Coffee Report 6/11/26
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Germany’s Coffee Consumption Remains Resilient as Whole Beans and Out‑of‑Home Drinking Set New Records
By: Alexis Rubinstein, Managing Editor - Coffee Network
CoffeeNetwork (New York) - Germany has once again underlined its position as Europe’s largest and most structurally stable coffee market, even as high prices reshape consumer behaviour. According to the latest figures released by the Deutscher Kaffeeverband, the German coffee market in 2025 remained broadly resilient, marked by modest volume pressure but record‑setting shifts in product mix, value, and consumption channels.
In 2025, total roasted coffee consumption in Germany reached approximately 456,000 tonnes (around 7.6 million 60‑kg bags), representing a 1.5% year‑on‑year decline. While this marks a second consecutive year of minor contraction in volume, the decline was more than offset by price effects. Retail and foodservice prices rose sharply over the year, lifting the total market value of roasted coffee by 23.5% to €8.98 billion, the highest level ever recorded in Germany.
Per‑capita consumption averaged around 161 litres per person, leaving Germany firmly among the world’s highest coffee‑consuming nations and reinforcing coffee’s status as the country’s most popular hot beverage.
The most significant development in the German market continues to be the expansion of whole bean coffee, which reached a record 193,800 tonnes in 2025. According to the Deutscher Kaffeeverband, whole bean consumption has now more than doubled (+130%) over the past ten years, making it the clear growth engine of the market.
This shift reflects deeper structural changes rather than short‑term fashion. The Association notes that one in three German households now owns a fully automatic coffee machine, enabling fresh grinding and café‑style drinks at home. For many consumers, “whole bean” has become synonymous with higher quality, freshness, and control over taste.
At the same time, the rise of whole beans has come almost entirely at the expense of traditional ground coffee. Ground coffee sales have fallen by approximately 38% over the past decade, highlighting a long‑term repositioning of German home consumption toward premium preparation methods.
Despite inflationary pressure on discretionary spending, Germany’s out‑of‑home coffee consumption (Außer‑Haus‑Markt) hit an all‑time high in 2025. Consumption reached 125,500 tonnes, surpassing the previous record set in 2018 and underscoring the social resilience of coffee drinking in cafés, workplaces, bakeries, and on‑the‑go formats.
The Deutscher Kaffeeverband attributes this performance to coffee’s everyday affordability relative to other leisure spending and its role as a “small, conscious indulgence” during economically uncertain times. Office reopening patterns and commuter traffic have also continued to support demand in foodservice and convenience channels.
Beyond whole beans, instant coffee has quietly emerged as another area of momentum. According to the Association, around one in ten cups of coffee in Germany is now made using instant coffee, with growth strongest in higher‑quality instant products and liquid coffee concentrates.
Single‑serve instant “mixtures,” often pre‑blended with milk and sugar, are increasingly popular for speed and versatility, including cold coffee applications. While instant coffee does not compete directly with whole beans on quality image, it benefits from Germany’s strong culture of functional, efficient consumption.
Sustainability continues to play an important supporting role in purchasing decisions. The Deutscher Kaffeeverband reports that around 20% of coffee sold in Germany now carries a sustainability certification, including organic, Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, or 4C labels. While price sensitivity has increased, demand for certified products remains resilient, particularly within premium segments tied to whole bean sales.
Taken together, the latest data confirm that Germany’s coffee market is not shrinking—it is maturing. Consumers are drinking slightly less by volume but paying significantly more per cup while shifting decisively toward quality‑driven formats and experiential consumption. For exporters and traders, Germany remains a cornerstone demand market, with whole bean Arabica and premium Robusta blends increasingly central to long‑term supply strategies.
Alexis Rubinstein
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