Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world. It is also one of the world's most traded commodities, providing employment for about 100 million people globally. Britons consume approximately 2.8 kilograms of coffee per capita, significantly lower than their European counterparts, yet account for the largest instant coffee market in Europe. The Coffee Processing industry has benefited from the historical resilience of hot beverages during difficult economic times, providing an inexpensive indulgence in lieu of traditional luxuries. The increasing sophistication of the consumer palate has also resulted in higher sales of ground and exotic coffees, in line with the trend towards in-home cafe-style coffees... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry SWOT Analysis Chapter
The Coffee Processing industry is in its mature life cycle stage, characterised by high market penetration and a range of well established products and manufacturers. The industry has also grown slower compared with the economy, with industry value added declining 0.4% per annum over the five years leading up to 2011-12, while GDP declined 0.1% per annum over the same period. Although barriers to entry are of a medium level, the industry is typified by a few, dominant producers who fiercely compete for market share thus, restricting the number of new players entering the industry... purchase to read more