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2026 Coffee Statistics
Current facts on U.S. coffee drinking, specialty coffee, and the global supply behind the cup.
Last updated August 28, 2026
At a glance
What the latest coffee data shows.
From a familiar hot cup to a cold brew on the go, coffee continues to be a daily ritual for millions of Americans. The numbers below bring together the latest available consumer and global supply data, with a source and date for every figure.
U.S. coffee drinking
Coffee is still an everyday habit.
66%
of U.S. adults drank coffee in the past day
That is seven percentage points higher than in 2020, showing how firmly coffee remains part of the everyday routine.
Source: Specialty Coffee Association, 2026 National Coffee Data Trends Specialty Coffee Report, July 202647%
had specialty coffee in the past day
Specialty coffee now reaches nearly half of U.S. adults on a typical day.
Source: Specialty Coffee Association, 2026 National Coffee Data Trends Specialty Coffee Report, July 202642%
had traditional coffee in the past day
Traditional coffee remains a major part of the market alongside specialty drinks.
Source: Specialty Coffee Association, 2026 National Coffee Data Trends Specialty Coffee Report, July 202676%
of past-day specialty drinkers chose hot coffee
Hot coffee is still the most widely enjoyed specialty format, even as cold coffee continues to grow.
Source: Specialty Coffee Association, 2026 National Coffee Data Trends Specialty Coffee Report, July 202660%
of past-day specialty drinkers chose cold coffee
Cold formats are now a regular part of many specialty coffee routines, not just a warm-weather occasional purchase.
Source: Specialty Coffee Association, 2026 National Coffee Data Trends Specialty Coffee Report, July 202635%
of past-day specialty drinkers say flavor is part of what makes coffee specialty
Flavor remains a meaningful part of the specialty coffee experience for more than one in three recent specialty drinkers.
Source: Specialty Coffee Association, 2026 National Coffee Data Trends Specialty Coffee Report, July 2026Global coffee supply
Coffee is a truly global crop.
The figures below are projections for the 2026/27 coffee year. They show the scale of the harvest, demand, and trade that connect coffee-growing regions to home brewers everywhere.
189.7M
60-kilogram bags
Projected global coffee production for 2026/27, a record level in the USDA's July 2026 outlook.
Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, Coffee: World Markets and Trade, July 2026179.7M
60-kilogram bags
Projected global coffee consumption for 2026/27, reflecting continued demand across coffee-drinking markets.
Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, Coffee: World Markets and Trade, July 2026131.4M
60-kilogram bags
Projected global coffee exports for 2026/27, underlining the international supply chain behind each bag of coffee.
Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, Coffee: World Markets and Trade, July 2026Sources and methodology
Built for a clear citation.
Figures are drawn from the named primary sources below. Consumer statistics use the Specialty Coffee Association's July 2026 National Coffee Data Trends report. Global supply figures use the USDA's July 2026 coffee outlook and are labeled as projections.
- Specialty Coffee Association, 2026 National Coffee Data Trends Specialty Coffee Report, July 2026.
- USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, Coffee: World Markets and Trade, July 2026.
Cite this page
The Holy Grounds Coffee Co. “2026 Coffee Statistics: U.S. Consumption and Global Supply.” Updated August 28, 2026. https://theholygroundscoffeeco.com/coffee-statistics