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2.2.2-THE MARKETS FOR COFFEE-CANADA
Canada
Summary data
Population:
33.71
million.
Gross imports in
2009:
3.
92 million bags (GBE); Re-exports estimated at 623,000 bags.
Consumption per capita in
2009 estimated at 5.9 kg
versus 4.0 kg in 2003, which suggests that consumption is growing strongly although may now be showing signs of stabilising.
More than
41
% of gross imports in all forms are from the United States.
The largest green bean suppliers in
2009 were Colombia 29%; Brazil 22%, Guatemala 14% and Peru 5%.
Kraft Foods and Nestlé are the largest roasters but domestic roasters are gaining market share. Soluble coffee covers
12
% of consumption.
11/2010