Coffee in Portugal is becoming increasingly expensive, with consumers paying an average of 24% more over the past three years, according to Eurostat data.

The increase reflects a combination of global factors, such as the pandemic, climate change, prolonged droughts in major producers—Brazil and Vietnam—and financial speculation, which have driven up the price of beans on international markets.

Portuguese roasters are feeling the market pressure. Companies like Mocoffee report difficulties in ensuring a sufficient supply of coffee, with inventories failing to offset fluctuations in production in recent years. Inflation and rising energy, fertilizer, and labour costs further aggravate the situation, forcing producers to pass on part of the increased costs to the end consumer.

Despite recent signs of stabilisation in international prices, coffee remains expensive in Portugal. Data from June 2025 shows that the price of coffee rose 10.9% compared to the previous year, maintaining historically high prices and particularly affecting consumers of premium beans. The effect is clear: the traditional €1 espresso is increasingly rare, reflecting the inevitability of rising prices in the domestic market.