Canada’s Coffee Industry Generates $34.7 Billion in Economic Impact

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Canada's Coffee Industry Generates $34.7 Billion in Economic ImpactAuthor of the article:With National Coffee Day on September 29th and International Coffee Day on October 1st, Canadians are celebrating their favourite beverage. New research from the Coffee Association of Canada shows that Canada's coffee industry generates $34.7 billion in total economic output. 71% of Canadians drank a coffee yesterday. 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Please try againGenerates $34.7 billion in total economic outputSupports nearly 215,000 jobsGenerates more than $11 billion in wagesThe figures capture the industry’s direct economic activity, as well as broader activity generated through its supply chain and household spending related to industry wages.“Coffee is a small, everyday treat for many Canadians, but the industry behind that cup has a significant economic footprint,” said Robert Carter, President of the Coffee Association of Canada. “From importing and roasting to manufacturing, distribution, foodservice and retail, coffee supports jobs and businesses across the country, including some companies that have been around for more than 100 years.”Coffee remains a Canadian daily ritualEvery year, CAC also commissions a proprietary Canadian Coffee Drinking Trends study, which has tracked coffee consumption since 1998. Canadians are some of the top coffee consumers globally. Coffee is the country’s most-consumed beverage after tap water, with 71% of Canadians drinking coffee the previous day in 2025.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.At the same time, the way Canadians enjoy coffee continues to evolve. Specialty and espresso-based beverages, cold coffee, new flavours and different formats are increasingly part of the coffee experience.In 2025, 29% of Canadians reported drinking an espresso-based beverage the previous day, while CAC research has also documented continued growth in cold coffee consumption.“National Coffee Day is a good opportunity to recognize not only how much Canadians love coffee, but what the industry contributes to the country,” added Carter. “There is a broad network of businesses and people behind every cup, creating economic activity and jobs across Canada. We will be celebrating together as an industry on November 12th in Toronto at our annual Conference, which this year will explore what we expect the ‘Next Wave’ for coffee to look like.”About the Coffee Association of CanadaThe Coffee Association of Canada (CAC) is the national voice of Canada’s $30 billion coffee industry, representing businesses across the coffee value chain. The CAC works to advance a prosperous future for coffee in Canada through advocacy, research, education and industry collaboration. Follow CAC on LinkedIn, X and Instagram.Diane Weber Coffee Association of Canada 2892594737 dianesw@coffeeassoc.com This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.