The Influence of Coffee Around the World

The National Coffee Association’s infographic, “A Cup of Coffee Around the World,” is a detailed look at the global journey of coffee.

The guide covers key aspects of coffee production, global consumption patterns, economic impacts, and the growing emphasis on sustainability within the industry.

I’ve included the graphic below. If you don’t want to read the entire infographic I also wrote some key takeaways at the bottom of this article.

• Coffee is grown in over 70 countries within the Coffee Belt, which includes regions in Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.
• Brazil (37% of global production), Vietnam, and Colombia are the leading coffee-producing countries .
• Known for its smooth, complex flavors, Arabica beans account for 60-70% of global coffee production. They are generally considered higher quality and are more expensive.
• Robusta beans are more bitter and contain higher caffeine levels. They are often used in instant coffee and espresso blends .
• Nordic countries, particularly Finland and Sweden, have the highest coffee consumption per capita. In Finland, the average person consumes about 12 kg of coffee annually .
• The coffee industry represents over 1% of the US economy ($343.2 billion/year).
• It takes about 42 coffee beans to make a single shot of espresso. Espresso is popular in Europe, while drip coffee is more common in the United States.