66%
of U.S. adults had coffee in the past day
Coffee led bottled water, tea, juice, and soda in the Spring 2026 consumer study.
Source: National Coffee Association, Spring 2026 National Coffee Data Trends media highlights, Spring 2026Crossed Sabers Coffee Co.
COFFEE STATISTICS FOR 2026
Current U.S. coffee habits, specialty coffee preferences, and global market figures, with a named source for every number.Last updated August 26, 2026At a Glance
THE NUMBERS BEHIND TODAY'S COFFEE ROUTINE.
This reference brings together the latest public consumer research from the National Coffee Association and global market forecasts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It is built for anyone who needs clear, current coffee figures without digging through multiple reports.
Consumer figures refer to U.S. adults unless noted. Market figures use 60-kilogram bags, the standard unit used in international coffee reporting.
U.S. Coffee Habits
HOW AMERICANS ARE DRINKING COFFEE.
2.8
average cups per day among coffee drinkers
This is the reported daily average for American coffee drinkers in Spring 2026.
Source: National Coffee Association, Spring 2026 National Coffee Data Trends media highlights, Spring 202685%
of past-day coffee drinkers had coffee at home
The Spring 2026 study called this the highest at-home result since 2012.
Source: National Coffee Association, Spring 2026 National Coffee Data Trends media highlights, Spring 202646%
of U.S. adults had specialty coffee in the past day
Specialty coffee surpassed traditional coffee in the same 2025 report.
Source: National Coffee Association, 2025 Specialty Coffee Report, June 17, 202562%
of past-day specialty drinkers chose medium roast
Medium roast was the favorite roast type among past-day specialty coffee drinkers in the 2025 study.
Source: National Coffee Association, 2025 Specialty Coffee Report, June 17, 202536%
of specialty drinkers used a drip coffee maker
Drip was the most popular preparation method among past-day specialty coffee drinkers in 2025.
Source: National Coffee Association, 2025 Specialty Coffee Report, June 17, 2025Global Coffee Market
THE CURRENT SUPPLY PICTURE.
189.7M
60-kilogram bags forecast for global production
USDA forecasts record world coffee production for the 2026/27 marketing year.
Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, Coffee: World Markets and Trade, July 2026179.7M
60-kilogram bags forecast for global consumption
USDA expects global consumption to reach a record in the 2026/27 marketing year.
Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, Coffee: World Markets and Trade, July 2026131.4M
60-kilogram bags forecast for global bean exports
The 2026/27 forecast reflects higher supplies from major producing countries.
Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, Coffee: World Markets and Trade, July 202623.1M
60-kilogram bags in U.S. consumption
USDA's July 2026 revision places U.S. consumption at this level for the 2025/26 marketing year.
Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, Coffee: World Markets and Trade, July 2026Methodology and Sources
USE THE NUMBER, KEEP THE CONTEXT.
Each statistic on this page links to the public report or release that supports it. The National Coffee Association figures reflect consumer survey results from the cited reporting period. USDA figures are forecasts or revised estimates for the marketing year named in each card, not retail sales totals.
- National Coffee Association, Spring 2026 National Coffee Data Trends media highlights, Spring 2026
- National Coffee Association, 2025 Specialty Coffee Report, June 17, 2025
- USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, Coffee: World Markets and Trade, July 2026
Cite This Page
Crossed Sabers Coffee Co. (2026). Coffee Statistics: U.S. Specialty Coffee and Global Market Data (2026). Retrieved August 26, 2026, from https://crossedsaberscoffee.com/coffee-statistics.
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