Chapter 04 · US Imports
America's coffee, by the numbers
Coffee is the #1 beverage in America. The US imports the most coffee beans by tons — but is not the country that spends the most per person.
Import ranks — top 10 importing countries
By total tonnes imported this year
Comparing demand — value per tonne
Avg USD per tonne paid by the top importer countries
The US imports the most volume, but not always at the highest unit price. Japan, Switzerland and parts of Europe routinely pay more per tonne, signaling a premium-bean market.
US imports by year — by exporting country
Annual tonnes imported into the United States, 2000–2024
Import per capita — where coffee runs deepest
Kg of coffee imported per person (this year). Hover any country.