Global Coffee Pod Market Size, Share, and Trends Analysis Report, By Product (Hard Coffee, Soft Coffee, and Others), By Flavor (Regular and Flavored), By Distribution Channel (Hypermarkets, Online, Departmental Stores, and Others), Forecast (2022-2028)

The global coffee pod market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period (2022- 2028). Coffee pods are a pre-portioned serving of coffee that can be infused with hot water to make them drinkable. Coffee pods are placed into pod holders present within coffee machines to prepare coffee. Inside a coffee pod, there is a granulated coffee that resembles small balls the same size as coarsely ground coffee, which thereafter undergoes with freeze-drying process. During this process, the liquid coffee extract is frozen to about minus 40°C and then ground into the required size. Manufacturers are coming up with unique coffee pod products to offer consumers an exotic range of coffee products to enjoy at home.

The growing demand for convenience food and beverage products owing to rapid changes in lifestyles and the rise in consumer awareness about the health benefits of consuming organic coffee are some factors driving the growth of the global coffee pods market. People are recreating the coffee experience of coffee shops at home, which in turn, increases the demand for coffee pods at home. Additionally, the quality, efficiency, and diverse choices offered in a single serving of coffee and its one-time use and disposable features are further driving the growth of the market. For instance, in 2019, Luigi Lavazza Spa, one of the largest coffee manufacturers in the region, launched a range of compostable one-cup pods. However, the non-recycled packaging of these pods and the high cost of it can restrain the growth of the global coffee pods market.

Some major players in the market include Nestlé S.A., Luigi Lavazza S.p.A., and Kraft Foods Group, Inc., among others. The market players are contributing significantly to the growth of the market by the adoption of various strategies including mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, partnerships, new product launches, and collaborations, to stay competitive in the market. For instance, in November 2020, Nestlé and Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK partnered to create first of its kind recycling program for coffee pods. Additionally, in August 2019, Nespresso partnered with a Swedish company, Velosophy, to produce a bike made from used aluminum capsules, in an effort to motivate customers to recycle coffee pods.

Market Coverage                                                                      

• The market number available for – 2021-2028
• Base year- 2021
• Forecast period- 2022-2028
• Segment Covered-
  • By Product
  • By Flavor
  • By Distribution Channel
• Regions Covered-
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Rest of the World
• Competitive Landscape- Nestlé S.A., Luigi Lavazza S.p.A., and Kraft Foods Group, Inc., among others.

Key questions addressed by the report

• What is the market growth rate?
• Which segment and region dominate the market in the base year?
• Which segment and region will project the fastest growth in the market?
• How has COVID-19 impacted the market?
  • Deviation from the pre-COVID-19 forecast
  • Most affected region and segment
• Who is the leader in the market?
• How players are addressing challenges to sustain growth?
• Where is the investment opportunity?

Global Coffee Pod Market Report by Segment

By Product

• Hard Coffee
• Soft Coffee
• Others

By Flavor

• Regular
• Flavored

By Distribution Channel

• Hypermarkets
• Online
• Departmental Stores
• Others

Global Coffee Pod Market Report by Region

North America

• United States
• Canada

Europe

• UK
• Germany
• Italy
• Spain
• France
• Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific

• China
• India
• Japan
• South Korea
• Rest of Asia-Pacific

Rest of the World

• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa