Coffee Filter Paper Market Outlook (2023 to 2033)

The global coffee filter paper market is bound to grow on a reverberating note between 2023 and 2033, reaching USD 1,006.0 million by the year 2033, at a CAGR of 5.3%. The global coffee filter paper industry is valued at USD 600.2 million in 2023.

Rising demand for coffee as a part of the routine has created a significant demand for coffee filter paper in the last couple of years. Coffee filter paper manufacturers are enjoying consistent demand for coffee filter papers. It is due to the rising consumption of coffee is not just seen in the matured markets of Europe and North America, but in significantly growing and developing markets in South and East Asia. The top factors influencing the market growth include:

  • Urbanization, rising disposable income, and the sharp increase in coffee consumption around the world are some of the key factors influencing market growth over the projection period.
  • One of the crucial factors that drive demand is the high air permeability of coffee filter paper, which gives the coffee a rich aroma and flavor.
  • Coffee filter paper is highly recyclable, which is expected to create a favorable picture for market expansion.
  • Regardless of the size of the coffee grind, the incredible wet strength of coffee filter paper assures stability under high temperatures and efficiency. These elements are anticipated to propel market expansion.
Attributes Details
Coffee Filter Market Size (2023) USD 600.2 million
Projected Market Value (2033) USD 1,006.0 million
Coffee Filter Market Size (2018) USD 480.1 million
Coffee Filter Paper Market CAGR (2018 to 2022) 4.4%
Coffee Filter Paper Market CAGR (2023 to 2033) 5.3%
Collective Value Share: 3 Countries (2023E) 41%

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According to FMI’s analysis, Coffee Filter Paper Sales to Register a 5.3% CAGR Between 2023 and 2033

Coffee Filter Paper Demand Analysis (2018 to 2022) Vs. Market Outlook (2023 to 2033)

In the last couple of years, the consumption of coffee at the global level has witnessed a significant spike. A few prominent regions such as Europe and North America are leading the chart among the other regions.

A massive range of customers are using a variety of coffee filter papers for coffee making, which is amplifying coffee filter paper sales to a significant extent.

Rising investment in product innovation along with product maximization are among a few factors that bolster the coffee filter paper market growth. Additional key benefits of coffee filter paper such as high compatibility, biodegradability and recyclable outlook, and end-user-friendly usage attract a substantial portion of customers in the market.

The coffee filter paper demand experiences considerable boosts on the back of varying lifestyles coupled with changing drinking patterns.

Organized Retail to Dominate

Organized Retail Sector to Penetrate the Sales of Coffee Filter Paper

A significant increase in the numerous modern retail formats such as supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores, and specialty stores was witnessed lately. Changing lifestyles coupled with increasing per-capita disposable incomes of consumers have boosted the growth of the organized retail sector, especially in Asia and Middle East Asia regions.

Coffee filter paper is available for end-use customers through a variety of retail outlets such as hypermarkets, supermarkets, small retail stores, and others. This ease of availability through retail outlets ultimately uplifts coffee filter paper sales and raises its popularity among the end users. The future growth outlook for the global retail sector is progressive and induces a positive impact on coffee filter paper sales.

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Low Calorie Drinks to Rule

Growing Preference for Low Calorie Drinks to Bolster the Market Growth

Changing lifestyles and increasing preferences of consumers toward health-conscious beverages are the vibrant factors that propel the demand for coffee drinks. The demand for such health-conscious drinks is on the significant surge on the back of their several benefits such as appetite control, improved metabolism, etc.

Coffee filter paper is predominantly used for coffee preparation and filtration. Drinking coffee and low calorie coffee is one of the key drink categories and is projected to remain the same in the foreseeable future.

What is with Alternating Filtering Media?

Alternating Filtering Media to Restrain the Coffee Filter Paper Market

The coffee filter paper manufacturers operating in the global food and beverage industry are ready to switch to advancement in filtering solutions. Though a significant portion of customers are using coffee filter paper for making and brewing coffee, there are alternative filtering solutions available in the market.

Filtering media such as permanent coffee filters made up of stainless-steel mesh is significantly used for commercial, institutional, and household use. Permanent coffee filters are suitable for all coffee machines and could be easily cleaned under running water or in the dishwasher.

Permanent coffee filters offer several benefits such as resistance against heat, being BPA-free, and being easy to handle. The availability of such alternative filtering solutions is considerably impacting coffee filter paper sales. Development and adoption of such alternative products are estimated to dent the coffee filter paper market growth in the upcoming period.

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What is with Eco-Friendly Filtering Media?

Shifting Inclination toward Eco-friendly Filtering Media to Accelerate the Market

The rising demand for eco-friendly and highly sustainable filtering solutions has led to an increase in the demand for paper-based filter solutions. Leading as well as small-scale industry players operating in the global beverage industry are promoting paper-based packaging and filtering solutions owing to their highly sustainable and recyclable outlook.

Coffee filter paper is made up of bleached and unbleached paper, is FSC-certified, and is highly biodegradable and recyclable in nature. These paper-based coffer filters are complying with food and beverage quality and safety standards.

Coffee filter paper is made without any glue or binding agent and is also convenient for everyone to use. Moreover, initiatives taken by coffee filter paper manufacturers operating in the coffee filter paper industry may encourage consumers to use sustainable filtering products. Rising demand and preference for such easy-to-use yet sustainable filtering solutions are projected to reinforce the global coffee filter paper market growth.

Country-wise Insights

2023 Value Share in Global Market:

Country Value
North America 20.6%
Europe 38%

2022 Value Share in Global Market:

Country Value
The United States 17.3%
Germany 6.1%
Japan 3.7%
Australia 2.7%

Value CAGR (latest period):

Country Value
China 6%
India 7.1%
The United Kingdom 3.4%

Brewing Success: Exploring India’s Landscape of Coffee Filter Paper Industry

India has largely been a tea-drinking nation for several decades. Coffee has become a popular choice and drink since the turn of the twentieth century. The rising preference for coffee drinks among the millennials in India has created a significant demand for filtering media including coffee filter paper.

  • As per the National Dairy Development Board, India is the leading milk producer and a sixth large producer of coffee.

The demand for coffee drinks is not only persistent in urban areas but also seen in the ruler parts of the country. The consumption rate of coffee has witnessed a significant spike in retail food service stores in India. All these factors are projected to offer revenue-generating opportunities for coffee filter paper manufacturers during the foreseeable period.

A Promising Outlook for the United States Coffee Filter Paper Business

As per FMI’s analysis, the United States is projected to generate substantial demand for coffee filter paper during the foreseeable future. This rising demand in the United States coffee filter paper market is mainly driven by the daily drinking habit of coffee drink among the youth as well as adults.

The rising consumption of coffee drinks in commercial as well as institutional places in the United States is another prime factor that boosts the coffee filter paper market. As per the International Coffee Organization, the United States has imported 1620 thousand tons of coffee on the back of massive demand.

Analyzing Europe Outlook for Coffee Filter Paper Industry

As per the International Coffee Organization, the European Union countries including Germany consumed 3,260 thousand tons of coffee in 2020, which was far from any other countries across the globe. This factor is estimated to create a substantial demand in Germany’s coffee filter paper market.

The significant presence of coffee filter paper manufacturers across Germany is propelling the coffee filter paper demand to a certain extent.

Steaming Up: A Promising Outlook for Canada's Coffee Filter Paper Business

Coffee is Canada’s most consumed beverage among adults. As per the Coffee Association of Canada, the country is witnessing significant growth regarding imports of coffee among the leading global markets with over 25 nations exporting coffee to Canada.

In Canada, the total sales of coffee in 2019 were USD 4.8 billion. This sky-touching demand for coffee in Canada is also driving the massive demand for beverage filtering solutions including coffee filter paper.

  • As per FMI’s analysis, in 2020, the total coffee consumption per person per year in Canada was ~15 lbs, which is more than the countries in America and Asia.

As the demand for a coffee drinks in Canada is progressively rising, the manufacturers operating in the global coffee filter paper market can target the country to penetrate the market and reinforce the market position.

Exploring the Flourishing Brazil Coffee Filter Paper Industry

The coffee drink is an integral part of Brazil’s culture. As per FMI’s analysis, Brazil is one of the largest consumers of coffee and is also a leading producer of coffee beans. The total consumption of coffee per person per year in Brazil is much more than the other countries in Europe and America.

The consumption rate of coffee in workplaces and commercial places in Brazil is witnessing an upward graph, which catalyzes the coffee filter paper market in LATAM. Based on these factors, manufacturers, especially those who operate in North and Latin America coffee filter paper market can focus on Brazil as revenue generating hub during the coming years.

Category-wise Insights

Segment Product Type
Segment Name Cone Filter
Segment Share 28.7%

Product Type Spotlight

As per the FMI’s analysis by product type, basket and cone filters among others are the most preferred choices among the end users. Basket and cone filters are comparatively easy to use and offer convenient filtration of coffee. Consistent demand for these target segments is mainly driven due to its precise sizing and affordable pricing.

Unleashing the Power of Thickness Segment

Leading as well as small-scale coffee filter paper manufacturers across the continents are designing and manufacturing coffee filter paper that is best suited for a wide range of coffee types. 20 to 40 GSM coffee filter papers are conducive for both ground and powder forms of coffee.

The filtering characteristics of 20 to 40 GSM coffee filter paper fulfill the precise requirement of coffee filtration. Owing to these factors, the target segment is estimated to witness an astonishing demand during the upcoming period and is projected to expand by 1.7x times its value.

Powering the Future: End-use Outlook

Segment End Use
Segment Name Household Use
Segment Share 43.4%

As per FMI’s Analysis, the institutional segment is going to be the attractive end-use segment in the foreseeable future. The increasing frequency of consumption of coffee at institutional places such as corporate offices, colleges, schools, and others is one of the crucial factors for the astonishing growth of the target segment. The target segment is estimated to offer a total incremental opportunity of USD 107 million during the forecast period.

Unveiling the Battleground: Mapping the Competitive Landscape

Leading coffee filter paper manufacturers across the continents are continuously emphasizing product innovation and putting customer convenience in the epicenter. This can be exemplified by Melitta’s coffee filter paper, which comes up with measure markings on filter paper, each equivalent to two tablespoons for easy, consistent filling.

Similarly, BV Filtropa, another Europe-based coffee filter paper manufacturer, offers different sizes of coffee filter paper, which is compatible with all types of domestic coffee drip machines which ultimately facilitates the coffee brewing process.

Packaging manufacturers are trying to match up with green trends. These manufacturers are designing and manufacturing coffee filter paper with a less binding agent.

Key Players Operating in the Coffee Filter Paper Market

  • Ahlstrom-Munksjö Oyj
  • Riensch & Held GmbH & Co.KG
  • BV Filtropa
  • TERRANOVA PAPERS SA
  • Neu Kaliss Spezialpapier GmbH
  • Melitta
  • Glatfelter Corporation
  • Purico Group Limited
  • KONOS GmbH
  • Animo B.V
  • Rockline Industries
  • Thomas & Green
  • Twin Rivers Paper Company

Latest Advancement

  • Riensch & Held GmbH & Co.KG’s biodegradable coffee filter paper, which is designed for ground coffee and made without any glue or any other type of binding agent, is generating substantial revenue by offering a perfect blend of aesthetic coffee filter papers with exceptional filtering characteristics.

Key Segments

By Product Type:

  • Cone Filter
  • Basket Filter
  • V Cone Filter
  • Disc Filter
  • Drip Bag Coffee Filter
  • Others

By Material Type:

  • Bleached Paper
  • Unbleached Paper

By Thickness:

  • Up to 20 GSM
  • 20 to 40 GSM
  • Above 40 GSM

By End-Use:

  • Commercial Use
  • Institutional Use
  • Household Use

By Region:

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • South Asia
  • East Asia
  • Oceania
  • The Middle East and Africa (MEA)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Current Market Valuation?

The market is valued at USD 600.2 million in 2023.

Who are the Key Coffee Filter Paper Industry Players?

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Oyj, Riensch & Held GmbH & Co.KG, and BV Filtropa are the key industry players.

What is the Expected Coffee Filter Paper Market Size by 2033?

The market is expected to be worth USD 1,006.0 million by 2033.

What Factors Drive Coffee Filter Paper Sales?

Growing demand for specialty coffee creates lucrative prospects for coffee filter paper market growth.

Which is the Key Segment by Product Type in the Coffee Filter Paper Market?

The cone filter is likely to remain the key segment in the market through 2033.

Table of Content
	1. Executive Summary
	2. Market Overview
	3. Market Background
	4. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast, 2023 to 2033
	5. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Product
		5.1. Cone Filter
		5.2. Basket Filter
		5.3. V Cone Filter
		5.4. Disc Filter
		5.5. Drip Bag Coffee Filter
		5.6. Others
	6. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Material Type
		6.1. Bleached Paper
		6.2. Unbleached Paper
	7. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Thickness
		7.1. Up to 20 GSM
		7.2. 20 to 40 GSM
		7.3. Above 40 GSM
	8. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By End-Use
		8.1. Commercial Use
		8.2. Institutional Use
		8.3. Household Use
	9. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Region
		9.1. North America
		9.2. Latin America
		9.3. Europe
		9.4. Asia Pacific
		9.5. MEA
	10. North America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	11. Latin America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	12. Europe Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	13. Asia Pacific Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	14. MEA Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	15. Key Countries Market Analysis
	16. Market Structure Analysis
	17. Competition Analysis
		17.1. Ahlstrom-Munksjö Oyj
		17.2. Riensch & Held GmbH & Co.KG
		17.3. BV Filtropa
		17.4. TERRANOVA PAPERS SA
		17.5. Neu Kaliss Spezialpapier GmbH
		17.6. Melitta
		17.7. Glatfelter Corporation
		17.8. Purico Group Limited
		17.9. KONOS GmbH
		17.10. Animo B.V
		17.11. Rockline Industries
		17.12. Thomas & Green
	18. Assumptions & Acronyms Used
	19. Research Methodology
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