United Kingdom Coffee Market 2025$425.0
The United Kingdom coffee market is projected to grow by USD 1.3 billion at a 4.3% compound annual growth rate through 2030, reflecting a maturing yet dynamic sector where premiumization and value-seeking behaviors coexist. The market’s evolution is being shaped by Britain’s deepening coffee culture, where independent specialty cafés are driving experimentation with single-origin beans and innovative brewing methods, even as economic pressures force adjustments across the value chain. Rising operational costs stemming from labor shortages and energy price volatility are prompting roasters to reformulate blends with higher robusta content, creating a new paradigm where maintaining flavor complexity at accessible price points becomes the key competitive differentiator. This economic reality is accelerating product innovation, with brands developing “premium value” offerings that deliver specialty-grade experiences through optimized sourcing and production efficiencies.
Health-conscious consumption patterns are reshaping product development, as nearly one-third of UK coffee drinkers now actively moderate their caffeine intake. This behavioral shift has elevated demand for high-quality decaffeinated options that preserve the sensory experience of specialty coffee while addressing wellness concerns. The market is responding with advanced decaffeination processes using supercritical CO2 extraction to maintain flavor integrity, alongside functional coffee blends infused with probiotics, collagen, and adaptogens targeting specific health benefits. These innovations cater to consumers who view coffee as both an indulgence and a functional wellness product, blurring the lines between beverage and supplement categories.
Sustainability has transitioned from niche concern to industry imperative, with leading players overhauling supply chains to achieve carbon neutrality and implementing circular packaging solutions. The sector’s environmental focus now extends beyond fair trade certifications to encompass regenerative farming practices, waterless processing methods, and blockchain-enabled traceability systems. These initiatives resonate particularly with younger demographics, 68% of whom consider sustainability a primary purchase driver. While the persistent remote work trend continues to challenge traditional café footfall, it has simultaneously fueled growth in premium home brewing equipment and subscription services, creating a bifurcated market where convenience and experience-oriented consumption coexist. The UK coffee sector’s ability to navigate these complex, sometimes contradictory consumer demands while maintaining quality standards will determine its trajectory in an increasingly value-conscious yet sophisticated marketplace.
The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the United Kingdom coffee market, offering detailed data on historical market size and growth rates over the past six years, alongside forecasts extending to 2030. It presents an in-depth examination of market categories and subcategories, with a particular focus on key trends shaping the industry across product type, packaging type and distribution channel.
Market Segmentation
The following outlines the segmentation of the United Kingdom coffee market:
Product type: RTD coffee, whole beans, ground coffee (coffee capsules and pods, standard ground coffee), instant coffee (standard instant coffee, coffee mixes)
Packaging type: flexible packaging, folding cartons, glass, others
Distribution channel: bars and HoReCa, convenience stores, discounters, e-commerce, food and drinks stores, general merchandise stores, small grocery stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, vending, others
The United Kingdom market for coffee is divided based on product type, packaging type and distribution channel. The categorization of the market by product type includes RTD coffee, whole beans, ground coffee (coffee capsules and pods, standard ground coffee), and instant coffee (standard instant coffee, coffee mixes). Packaging type categories include flexible packaging, folding cartons, glass, and others. Distribution channel segmentation comprises bars and HoReCa, convenience stores, discounters, e-commerce, food and drinks stores, general merchandise stores, small grocery stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, vending, and others.
Competitive Landscape
Prominent players in the coffee market include Bettys & Taylors Group Ltd., CAFEDIRECT PLC, CafePod Ltd, Ecotone, Illycaffe S.p.A., JDE Peet’s N.V., Luigi Lavazza S.p.A., Nestle S.A., The Coca-Cola Company and UCC Ueshima Coffee Co. Ltd.
This report delivers an in-depth examination of leading companies in the coffee sector, analyzing their performance from 2020 to 2024. The results indicate changes in market share, emphasizing both established leaders and new entrants.
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
United Kingdom Coffee Market – Product Type Analysis
United Kingdom Coffee Market – Packaging Type Analysis
United Kingdom Coffee Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Bettys & Taylors Group Ltd.
CAFEDIRECT PLC
CafePod Ltd
Ecotone
Illycaffe S.p.A.
JDE Peet’s N.V.
Luigi Lavazza S.p.A.
Nestle S.A.
The Coca-Cola Company
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table United Kingdom Coffee Market 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Coffee Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Coffee Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table United Kingdom Coffee Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Coffee Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Coffee Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table United Kingdom Coffee Market by Packaging Type, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Coffee Market by Packaging Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Coffee Market by Packaging Type, 2020-2030
Table United Kingdom Coffee Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Coffee Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Coffee Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table United Kingdom Coffee Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart United Kingdom Coffee Market, by Companies, 2024
Table United Kingdom Coffee Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart United Kingdom Coffee Market, by Brands, 2024
Table United Kingdom – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table United Kingdom – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table United Kingdom – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table United Kingdom Coffee Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table United Kingdom Coffee Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)
Companies Mentioned
Bettys & Taylors Group Ltd.
CAFEDIRECT PLC
CafePod Ltd
Ecotone
Illycaffe S.p.A.
JDE Peet’s N.V.
Luigi Lavazza S.p.A.
Nestle S.A.
The Coca-Cola Company
UCC Ueshima Coffee Co., Ltd.
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What's Inside?
→ Market Estimates, Forecasts & Historical Data
→ Critical Performance Data and Rankings
→ Emerging Trends, Market Changes
→ PDF Report and Excel Datasheet
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