(VAN) In the coming period, growth in the UK coffee market is expected to be driven by value increases, creating opportunities for deeply processed products.
According to data from the International Trade Centre (ITC), the UK’s coffee imports in January 2026 reached 16.8 thousand tons, valued at $ 181.8 million, up 5% in volume and 41.7% in value compared to January 2025.
The average import price of coffee into the UK during this period reached $ 10,808/ton, up 34.9% year-on-year. In particular, the average import price of coffee from Viet Nam increased by 36.5% compared to January 2025, reaching $ 7,334/ton.
In January 2026, the UK imported coffee from 59 countries and territories worldwide. The UK increased imports from Brazil, Italy, etc., while reducing imports from Colombia, Viet Nam, Germany, and others.
To boost coffee exports to the UK market, Vietnamese enterprises need to improve quality, meet traceability standards, and ensure sustainable development. Photo: Vneconomy
Brazil was the UK’s largest coffee supplier, with 5.7 thousand tons valued at $48.4 million, up 31.6% in volume and 97.5% in value compared to January 2025. Brazil’s market share in the UK’s total coffee imports rose from 27.14% in January 2025 to 34.01% in January 2026.
Colombia ranked next, with exports to the UK reaching 1.9 thousand tons valued at $18.3 million, down 14.8% in volume but up 28.2% in value year-on-year. Colombia’s market share declined from 14% in January 2025 to 11.36% in January 2026.
Vie Nam was the third-largest coffee supplier to the UK in January 2026, with 1.45 thousand tons valued at $10.8 million, down 22.5% in volume but up 5.8% in value compared to January 2025. Vietnam’s market share decreased from 11.65% to 8.60% over the same period.
Coffee is increasingly an essential part of modern urban lifestyles in the UK, with consumption estimated at nearly 100 million cups per day. From 2026 to 2032, the UK coffee market is expected to maintain steady growth. According to IMARC Group, the market size reached approximately $9.02 billion in 2025 and is projected to exceed $11.1 billion by 2034, with an average annual growth rate of about 2.28% during 2026-2034.
Consumer trends are shifting toward higher quality and product diversification, with value-added segments such as specialty coffee, ready-to-drink coffee, and coffee pods growing in popularity.
Therefore, in the coming period, growth in the UK coffee market will mainly come from value increases rather than volume expansion, creating opportunities for deeply processed products and premium segments.
To enhance coffee exports to the UK, Vietnamese businesses need to improve product quality, comply with traceability and sustainability standards, and promote deep processing and product diversification in line with premium consumption trends. Effectively leveraging the UKVFTA will also be a key factor in improving competitiveness.
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