Coffee Prices in Turkey Soar 780% as Cup Nears ₺200

Global coffee markets are in turmoil, and Turkey — which relies almost entirely on imports — is feeling the full impact. Drought in Brazil, higher customs duties, and skyrocketing freight costs have driven global coffee futures to a record $4.24 per pound, pushing local café prices to unprecedented levels.

From ₺12.5 to ₺110: The Price Explosion

In just four years, coffee prices in Turkey have risen by as much as 780%.

• In 2021, a cup of filter coffee cost ₺12.5.

• By 2025, the same cup now sells for ₺110.

• Turkish coffee has nearly doubled in a single year, jumping 95% to ₺175, with some venues charging ₺200 per cup.

Consumers are calling it one of the most dramatic price hikes in recent memory, with coffee now edging into luxury territory for many households.

Import Dependency Fuels the Spike

Turkey’s coffee inflation is directly tied to global price surges and currency volatility. Since all coffee beans are imported in foreign currency, every swing in the exchange rate instantly hits retail prices.

Rising operating expenses — from rent to wages — have also worsened the squeeze, forcing cafés to pass on the costs to consumers.

Billions Spent on Coffee Imports

Between 2015 and 2024, Turkey spent more than $2.69 billion on coffee imports. The annual import bill grew from $153 million in 2015 to $497 million in 2024 — a staggering 224% increase.

In just the first half of 2025, coffee imports already totaled $472 million, putting Turkey on track to hit $800 million by year’s end.

Brazil Dominates Turkey’s Coffee Supply

• 61% of imports come from Brazil, the world’s largest coffee producer.

• Other key suppliers include Colombia, Guatemala, and Ethiopia.

But with Brazil facing a severe drought, supply shortages are now directly translating into painful price hikes across Turkish cafés and households.

A Nation of Coffee Drinkers Under Pressure

Despite being the homeland of Turkish coffee, Turkey consumes an average of 1.5 kilograms of coffee per person per year, making it highly vulnerable to global supply shocks. The latest surge in costs raises serious questions about how much longer consumers will tolerate paying ₺200 for a cup.