Cold Brew Coffee Market Report 2026

The cold brew coffee market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.68 billion in 2025 to $2 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of global coffee consumption, growth of specialty coffee culture, increasing café penetration in urban areas, rising preference for premium coffee formats, development of cold brewing techniques.

The cold brew coffee market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.11 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for functional and flavored cold brew coffee, expansion of on-the-go beverage consumption, rising focus on sustainable coffee sourcing, growth of direct-to-consumer coffee brands, increasing adoption of eco-friendly packaging. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing popularity of ready-to-drink cold brew, expansion of specialty and single-origin offerings, rising demand for low-acidity coffee beverages, growth of cold brew in retail and foodservice, innovation in flavor infusions and packaging.

The expansion of the food service industry is expected to drive the growth of the cold brew coffee market in the coming years. The food service industry includes businesses and establishments involved in preparing, serving, and delivering food and beverages to consumers. Cold brew coffee is increasingly adopted within this industry as a premium and refreshing beverage option, aligning with rising consumer demand for specialty coffee experiences that offer smoother taste profiles and lower acidity. In addition, cold brew serves as a versatile base for creating innovative and customizable cold coffee beverages across cafés, restaurants, and quick-service outlets. For example, in 2024, according to Aviko, a Netherlands-based food company, the UK fast food industry expanded from $24.01 billion (£20.61 billion) in 2022 to $25.68 billion (£22.04 billion) in 2023. Additionally, the share of UK consumers dining at fast-food restaurants increased to 45% in 2023. Therefore, the continued growth of the food service industry is contributing to the expansion of the cold brew coffee market.

Companies operating in the cold brew coffee market are increasingly focusing on product innovation, such as the development of liquid coffee concentrates, to ensure consistent flavor and quality in high-volume or fast-paced service environments. Liquid coffee concentrate is a highly concentrated brewed coffee product designed to be diluted with water, milk, or other liquids for rapid beverage preparation. For instance, in May 2024, Nescafé, a Switzerland-based instant coffee brand, launched Nescafé Espresso Concentrate, a cold brew coffee concentrate aimed at replicating the out-of-home cold coffee experience for home consumers. This premium liquid concentrate offers a flexible and customizable solution, allowing users to prepare iced lattes with milk, Americanos with water, or creative beverages by blending it with lemonade or juice. Produced using a blend of selected coffee varieties, the product delivers a bold and rich flavor without requiring specialized equipment or barista expertise.

In February 2025, UPTIME Energy, a US-based producer of premium energy drinks and functional beverages, acquired RISE Brewing Co. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, UPTIME Energy seeks to establish a fully integrated beverage platform by combining its energy drink offerings with nitro cold brew coffee, thereby diversifying its product range and strengthening its presence across coffee and functional beverage consumption occasions. RISE Brewing Co. is a US-based company specializing in organic nitrogen-infused cold brew coffee and related ready-to-drink beverages.

Major companies operating in the cold brew coffee market are Nestle S.A., The Coca-Cola Company, Starbucks Corporation, Heartland Food Products Group, Red Thread Coffee Co., Califia Farms LLC, La Colombe Coffee Roasters, Stumptown Coffee Roasters, Verve Coffee Roasters, UCC Ueshima Coffee Co. Ltd., Stone Creek Coffee Roasters, The New Orleans Coffee Co., Kohana Coffee LLC, High Brew Coffee, The J.M. Smucker Company, Chameleon Cold-Brew, Toddy LLC, Venice Cold Brew LLC, Slingshot Coffee Co., Cove Coffee Co., Dope Coffee Roasters, Gambino Coffee, Lucky Jack LLC, RISE Brewing Co., Seaworth Coffee Co, Station Cold Brew Coffee Co., Sunup Green Coffee LLC, ZoZozial Coffee Roasters ApS., Grady's Cold Brew, Wandering Bear Coffee.

North America was the largest region in the cold brew coffee market in 2025. The regions covered in the cold brew coffee market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the cold brew coffee market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The cold brew coffee market consists of sales of ready-to-drink beverages and new orleans-style cold-brew coffee. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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