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Author: Sahl Maryam Jabra Madhin Source: ECTA, GACC, ICO Date: May 21, 2026 Executive Summary: Shanghai now hosts over 9,115 cafes, making it the world’s leading coffee city, double New York and five times Paris. China’s coffee consumption has grown 15 percent annually over the past three years. Ethiopia ranks second as a coffee supplier

Dubai – Coffee World In a land where time has been measured by tea harvest seasons for millennia, the rise of coffee appears as an economic and cultural miracle achieved in record time. China is no longer just a massive consumer market for global corporations; it has transformed into a “global laboratory” re-engineering the taste

Shanghai – Qahwa World Shanghai is no longer just a financial giant or a global trade hub — it has become the beating heart of Asia’s coffee revolution. In this city, coffee is not merely a beverage but a cultural experience, a sensory journey, and a form of art that mirrors the city’s energy and

To mark its 125th anniversary, FC Bayern Munich brought its celebrations to China with the opening of a temporary pop-up café in Shanghai from 27 February to 2 March. Located in the vibrant Jing’an District, the café offered visitors a unique experience that combined the club’s football heritage with the city’s dynamic coffee culture. The

Author: Qahwa World Source: Business Insider Date: May 20, 2026 Executive Summary: Chinese brands are moving from being global manufacturers to competing directly for consumers in the US, Europe, and beyond. Luckin Coffee is testing markets long dominated by Starbucks, including New York, with app based ordering and limited edition drinks. Fashion labels Urban Revivo

BANGKOK – Qahwa World As China’s coffee market undergoes rapid transformation, a new and unexpected opportunity is emerging for Thai fruit exporters. The rise of domestic coffee giants like Luckin Coffee and Cotti Coffee is not only reshaping the country’s beverage landscape but also creating strong demand for tropical fruit ingredients, an area where Thailand

A structural shift is moving the global coffee trade away from its historic Western centers toward a faster, proximity-driven system anchored in Dubai, Singapore, and Shanghai. Source: Dubai – Qahwa World | April 2026 The global green coffee trade is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its modern history. For decades, pricing power,

By: Lucy Wen When coffee first arrived in China, people didn’t even know what to call it. Some called it “Black Wine.” Others drank it as a digestive aid. At one point, it was even sold in pharmacies as cough medicine. While this seems amusing today, it reveals a key lesson: how a completely foreign

Addis Ababa – Qahwa World A high-level Chinese delegation of 21 investors met with H.E.  Dr. Adugna Debela, Director General of the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA), to boost trade and promote Ethiopian coffee in China. Led by Madam Betty, Chairperson of the Ethiopia-China Friendship and Cooperation Committee, the delegation visited ECTA’s headquarters to

Dubai – Qahwa World You can feel it again—the market is tightening, and coffee is responding exactly the way it tends to when physical supply starts to disappear. Over the past week, coffee prices pushed sharply higher, and this wasn’t just a technical move. It’s a combination the industry knows well: weaker exports from origin

Dubai – Qahwa World A fresh escalation in the Middle East at the end of February has sent new shockwaves through global logistics, adding to an already fragile maritime environment shaped by two years of Red Sea disruption and intensifying geopolitical risk. Strait of Hormuz Slowdown Raises Cost Fears As of 28 February, commercial traffic

Shanghai – Qahwa World Shanghai-based Manner Coffee is reportedly reconsidering an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, four years after first exploring the option in 2021. According to sources cited by Bloomberg, the premium coffee chain — backed by Temasek Holdings and TikTok owner ByteDance — is in early discussions with several investment banks

Beijing – Qahwa World A Chinese coffee chain has ignited a nationwide debate after state media accused it of crossing a sensitive boundary by naming its outlets “People’s Cafe,” a term deeply tied to the country’s political and social identity. The café brand, operated by Yao Chao (Shanghai) Cultural Communication Co., became known for its

Dubai – Qahwa World Starbucks has reached a major agreement to sell a 60 percent controlling stake in its China operations to Hong Kong-based private-equity firm Boyu Capital for $4 billion. The partnership marks one of the largest foreign coffee-sector transactions in Asia, positioning both companies to accelerate Starbucks’ expansion in the world’s biggest branded

Dubai – Qahwa World China’s coffee market is experiencing a remarkable surge, driven by shifting consumer habits and rapid retail expansion. The market was valued at USD 20.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to more than double to USD 45.5 billion by 2032, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.19% between 2025 and

DUBAI, 16 September 2025 (Qahwa -World) – Coffee is no longer just a daily beverage. It has become a cultural experience, a marker of taste, and a symbol of identity. Around the world, the specialty coffee sector is witnessing unprecedented growth, transforming the industry and reshaping global trade patterns. In its latest Future of Trade Agri

Dubai, August 31, 2025 (Qahwa World) – Coffee has become the world’s fastest rising commodity in August, outpacing metals, energy resources, and construction inputs, as global markets respond to a rare convergence of adverse weather in Brazil, shifting trade policies, and evolving consumer demand. According to data from ICE Futures, CME Group, and the Shanghai

By Dr. Steffen Schwarz (Coffee Consulate) & Qahwa World Editorial TeamPublished: August 6, 2025 In the cool pre-dawn of Ethiopia’s highlands, a smallholder farmer tends ancient arabica coffee trees – the same species first brewed by monks centuries ago. Halfway around the world in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, rows of robusta plants line the red soil,

By Yang Feiyue A caffeine enthusiast returns to his rural roots to use his passion for coffee to bring prosperity and help restore an ecosystem. In 2017, Wang Dayong flew a drone over Shitizhai, a remote village on the eastern slopes of the Gaoligong Mountains in Baoshan, Yunnan. What he saw was devastating — vast

Beijing – August 3, 2025 (Qahwa World) – China has approved 183 new Brazilian companies to export coffee to its markets, in a move widely seen as a strategic shift in the global trade map—especially as it follows the United States’ recent announcement of a 50% tariff on Brazilian coffee and several other imports, effective

Dubai, July 29, 2025 (Qahwa World) – The second edition of the “Taste of China” Global Specialty Green Coffee Bean Competition concluded on Sunday in Shanghai, offering the world a deeper look into the unique and evolving coffee flavor preferences of Chinese consumers. Organized by Hongqiao International Coffee Harbor, the two-day event featured 82 premium green

This year, Lavazza marks 130 years since its founding — a journey that began in 1895 in a small grocery store in Turin, where Luigi Lavazza, driven by curiosity and care, began experimenting with coffee blends. What started as one man hand-selecting beans has evolved into a global company fueled by tradition, innovation, and a

Nestled among the lush green hills of southwestern China, the city of Pu’er — historically renowned for its fermented tea — is undergoing a transformation. With changing consumer preferences, especially among the younger generation, coffee is rapidly gaining ground in a region once defined by centuries of tea tradition. At his café overlooking steep coffee-covered

As China rises to become a major player in the world of coffee, this in-depth report explores how the nation built a $25 billion coffee market, blending technology, rural innovation, and cultural transformation. From the misty fields of Yunnan to futuristic metaverse cafés, discover how China is reshaping the global coffee industry. In the fog-shrouded

Discover how China’s demand for Cup of Excellence coffee is shifting as the market moves toward mass coffee consumption and hybrid beverages. Learn about the impact of Luckin and Cotti’s rapid expansion and economic changes on specialty coffee.

Major investment firms are exploring a stake in the Chinese division of a leading coffee chain. A potential franchise deal could exceed $1 billion. Learn more about the strategic partnership and its market impact.

China’s coffee consumption has surged 150% in the past decade, making it a key player in global markets. Discover how this rapid growth is reshaping global coffee trade and production.

  The annual report released by the United States Department of Agriculture on global coffee markets revealed a significant increase in coffee consumption in China, which grew by 150% over the past decade. Consumption is expected to reach 6.3 million bags (weighing 60 kilograms each) in the 2024/2025 season. The report noted that domestic coffee

According to the latest bi-annual report on coffee markets and trade published by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and endorsed by the World Agricultural Outlook Board, China’s coffee consumption is experiencing unprecedented growth. The country’s consumption is expected to reach 6.3 million bags in 2024, making China the world’s sixth-largest coffee consumer. Over the

Simonelli Group, a global leader in professional coffee machines manufacturing, announces the acquisition of a stake in 3TEMP, a Swedish company renowned for its cutting-edge filter coffee machines. Since Simonelli Group’s coffee machines first revolutionized the global market with their innovative technology and focus on sustainability, the coffee landscape has undergone a transformation. New players

On the road running alongside the Nujiang River, it takes about twenty minutes by car to travel from Liuku Town, Lushui City, in Nujiang Prefecture, Yunnan Province, to the Nujiang Spice Industrial Park. At the office of Yunca Biotechnology Co., Ltd., located in the park, the company’s general manager, Zhao Qian, shared in the joy

The development of coffee-making robots has significantly improved with advancements in technologies like artificial intelligence. The “COFE+ Robot” developed by Shanghai HI-DOLPHIN Robotics can prepare a cup of coffee in 50 seconds and make up to 5 cups simultaneously. It can create various specialized coffees, including lattes, cappuccinos, and other specialty coffees from different countries.

In a significant move for the global coffee industry, China’s Luckin Coffee has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Brazilian government, a deal that’s set to reshape market dynamics. This agreement, valued at $500 million, involves the purchase of 120,000 tons of Brazilian coffee through 2026. This strategic partnership aims to solidify

Experience Victoria Arduino at Hotelex,New products, new customizations, and new tasting experiences. Victoria Arduino awaits you at Hotelex at stand 1.2D32. Victoria Arduino, a leading Italian manufacturer of professional espresso machines with its distinctive design and high performance, awaits you at Hotelex at stand 1.2D32 to present to chains, roasters, baristas and pastry chefs a

Chinese coffee consumption is growing quickly, spurring cut-throat competition between local and foreign coffee chains that have opened thousands of branded shops in recent months and surpassed the number of coffee stores in the United States. Analysts expect China’s growing thirst for coffee to be a key driver of future demand for the beans as

Cotti Coffee launched its first store in October 2022 and plans to open 10,000 more by 2025 The chain’s owners oversaw the crash and burn of Luckin Coffee in 2020 Its low-priced coffees are more in competition with K Coffee than Luckin OF ALL the adjectives that could be thrown at China’s coffee sector, boring

It’s estimated that around 90% of global goods are transported by sea at some point. Over half of these goods – including, fruit, vegetables, and coffee – are shipped in large stainless steel containers on cargo ships. Market analysts predicted that approximately 5.2 million containers (otherwise referred to as twenty-foot equivalent units, or TEUS) would