What’s in store for UK coffee shops in 2022

Exclusive data from World Coffee Portal’s Project Café UK 2022 report reveals five key market dynamics shaping Europe’s largest branded coffee chain market in the year ahead

In early 2021, UK branded coffee chains were reeling from Covid-19 disruption that had wiped out nearly £2bn ($2.7bn) of market value. However, 12 months later, the sector has once again proved its resilience, navigating sustained uncertainty to achieve a £1.3bn sales rebound.
 
The total UK branded coffee chain market is now valued at £4.4bn, having recovered to around 87% of its pre-pandemic value. Meanwhile, the number of outlets has surpassed 2019 levels, growing 3.5% to reach 9,540 stores.