The Coffee Supply Chain

A connected map of the coffee journey from producer to drinker.

Farm

Production begins with plants, labour, land, inputs, weather and farm management.

Processing

Harvested cherries are sorted and processed into stable green coffee.

Export and trade

Green coffee moves through domestic logistics, export systems, international shipping and import operations.

Roasting

Roasters buy green coffee and transform it through controlled thermal processing.

Distribution

Roasted coffee can move through wholesalers, retailers, cafés and direct-to-consumer channels.

Brewing

The final transformation depends on water, equipment, recipe, skill and the drinker’s preferences.

Value and risk

Costs, margins, quality premiums and risks occur at every stage; the retail price should not be assumed to map directly to producer income.