Key Market Indicators
Costa Rican coffee consumption is projected to decline significantly over the next five years. By 2028, consumption is expected to fall to around 8,000 metric tons, down from approximately 13,000 metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual decrease of about 7%. Since 2019, Costa Rican demand for coffee has already been on a downward trend, decreasing by 1.5% each year on average. In 2023, the country ranked 67th globally in coffee consumption, with Chile slightly ahead at 13,000 metric tons. Leading the consumption rankings were the United States, Germany, and Japan, occupying the second, third, and fourth spots respectively. Meanwhile, Costa Rican coffee production is also anticipated to decline, though at a slower rate. By 2028, production is forecasted to reach approximately 1,180,000 bags of 60 kg each, down from 1,310,000 bags in 2023. This marks an average annual decrease of 1.6%. Since 1995, the country's coffee supply has been gradually declining, with an average yearly drop of 1.7%. In 2023, Costa Rica was the 14th largest coffee producer globally, with Ivory Coast surpassing it at 1,310,000 bags. The top producers were Vietnam, Colombia, and Indonesia, holding the second, third, and fourth ranks respectively.
