In 2023, the domestic consumption of roast and ground green coffee in Chile stood at approximately 210.0 thousand bags of 60 kg. The forecast for the coming years shows a slight decline. The year-on-year variation indicates a decrease of 0.48% from 2023 to 2024 and a further decline in subsequent years with similar marginal decreases: -0.48% in 2025, 0% in 2026, -0.48% in 2027, and -0.48% in 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year forecast period averages around -0.29%, indicating a steady, though minor, downward trend.
Future trends to watch for:
- Emerging consumer preferences towards specialty coffees and sustainable coffee production.
- Potential impacts of economic fluctuations on disposable income and consequently on coffee consumption.
- Technological advancements in coffee brewing that might influence consumer habits.
- Shifts in export-import dynamics which could affect local availability and price.