The European Union imported 2.9 million tonnes of coffee from non-EU countries in 2025, underscoring both the bloc’s deep dependence on global supply chains and the sharp rise in the cost of one of the world’s most traded commodities, according to Eurostat.
While import volumes increased only modestly from 2.7 million tonnes in 2015, the value of those purchases surged far more dramatically, climbing from €8.6 billion a decade earlier to €18.7 billion last year.
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Brazil And Vietnam Dominate Supply
The EU’s coffee imports remained highly concentrated, with two countries accounting for a majority of shipments. Brazil led the market with 1,005,200 tonnes, or 34% of all extra-EU coffee imports. Vietnam followed with 587,500 tonnes, representing 20% of the total.
Uganda ranked third, supplying 262,400 tonnes, or 9% of imports. Colombia contributed 162,900 tonnes, while Honduras shipped 136,500 tonnes, giving them shares of 6% and 5%, respectively.
Germany Leads EU Coffee Imports
Among member states, Germany remained the bloc’s largest entry point for coffee, accounting for about one-third of total extra-EU imports. The country brought in 1,010,500 tonnes, equal to 34% of the bloc’s total.
Italy ranked second with 608,000 tonnes, or 21% of imports. Spain imported 281,600 tonnes, followed by Belgium at 269,200 tonnes and the Netherlands at 216,600 tonnes.
Processing Activity Continues To Expand
Beyond imports, EU-based manufacturers processed more than 2.2 million tonnes of decaffeinated and roasted coffee, including coffee substitutes, in 2025. That represented a 12% increase from the 2.0 million tonnes recorded in 2015.
The total value of the bloc’s domestic coffee processing sector reached nearly €19 billion last year, reflecting the continued strength of downstream value creation across Europe’s beverage industry.
Germany And Italy Anchor Production
Germany was the EU’s largest producer of roasted or decaffeinated coffee, manufacturing 561,200 tonnes, or 25% of total output. Italy followed closely with 514,200 tonnes, accounting for 23% of regional production.
Spain produced 211,900 tonnes, France 146,800 tonnes, and Poland 134,800 tonnes. Sweden contributed 79,400 tonnes, while Finland produced 39,000 tonnes.
Together, these seven countries generated 77% of all coffee produced within the European Union, highlighting the concentration of manufacturing capacity in a small number of industrial hubs.
