Increasing Consumption of Single-Serve Coffee in Households to Drive the Demand for Coffee Capsules

Introduction

In the case of coffee, handy forms, such as coffee capsules, are gaining popularity among the general public for making decent coffee at home. According to Intelligent Blends, a participant in the single-serve beverage business, over 25 million Keurig® and K-Cup® brewers are installed in homes and offices throughout America, with millions more sold each year.

Single-serve brewer penetration rates in households in the main cities of the United States and Western Europe range between 23–75%. Furthermore, according to the Intelligence report, Folgers had the largest household penetration in 2018, with 33.60 percent of homes in the United States consuming this brand of single-cup coffee.

Expanding Demand for Coffee machines from Hotels and Restaurants

Hotels and restaurants are getting more conscientious about the coffee they provide. As a result, it has increased the confidence of coffee machine makers in developing more creative devices to deliver a better coffee experience. Further, coffee machines have gained favor in the office due to their myriad advantages. Coffee is an energy source for many individuals and helps them focus on their activities. Additionally, employees will no longer need to leave the office to get a cup of coffee; they will be able to do so while working. Coffee is a moderate stimulant that accelerates our brain and body activities, making employees feel more awake and attentive.

Impact of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically impacted the farms and processing facilities of numerous coffee exporting nations, including Brazil, Colombia, and Indonesia, which have experienced shipping delays and decreased foreign investment in their coffee industries. Brazil is the world's second-largest coffee consumer, with supermarket sales increasing by 30% in March alone. However, demand has already waned, and manufacturers face a longer-term issue as customers gravitate toward cheaper, lower-margin coffee goods, which may have a short-term influence on the market.

Regional Insights

The two major markets for coffee capsules are Europe and North America. National Coffee Roasters (NCR) created the Peoples Organic Coffee® brand (Compostable Pod) in the United States to attract consumers, comprising Café ClassicsTM and Donut Shop Classics TM in compostable pod packaging. Coffee capsules are in great demand due to the installation of coffee machines and the growing number of coffee shops around the United States. Due to the rapidly developing coffee shop culture, coffee capsules are expected to rise significantly in both volume and value terms throughout the projected period.

Coffee capsules are becoming increasingly popular in the United Kingdom, owing to an increase in the average retail selling price of coffee, fueling the expansion of the country's coffee capsules industry. According to the British Coffee Association, 95 million cups of coffee are drunk in the United Kingdom every day, providing significant scope for players to innovate in the category.

Key Highlights

• The global coffee capsules market was valued at USD 14,650 Million in 2020, and it is predicted to increase at a CAGR of 7.07% by 2030.
• Based on type, the coffee capsules market is segmented as the closed source systems have acquired the highest market share in 2021 
• Geographically the market is segmented as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, The Middle East and Africa. North America and Europe are the two dominant markets for coffee capsules.

Competitive Players

Recent Developments

Recent Market News

• On 12th February 2021, Nespresso launched two new coffees for milk recipes named Bianco Delicato and Bianco Intenso. These products were created using a new approach to coffee blending and were inspired by professional baristas' craftmanship.
• In February 2020, Kraft Heinz launched Maxwell House Compostable Coffee Pods in Canada. These pods are made entirely from plant-based materials, all pod components and its inner bag are 100% compostable, plus the outer carton is 100% recyclable, leaving zero waste for the consumer.
• In March 2018, The company acquired Cerebos Food & Instant Coffee business in Australia and New Zealand, and the Asian Home Gourmet Singapore business, in a transaction valued at AUD 290 million (approximately USD 227 million) from Suntory Beverage and Food Ltd.

Segmentation

Coffee Capsules Market Segmentation

By Product

• Open Source System
• Closed Source System

By Application

• Household
• Commercial

By Distribution Channel

• Supermarkets/ Hypermarkets
• Specialty Store
• Ecommerce
• Other Distribution Channels

By Regions

• North America
• Europe
• Latin America
• Asia-Pacific
• The Middle East and Africa