1. The Korean coffee market has grown significantly from 2007 to 2011, with total market size increasing from $1.558 billion to $3.691 billion. Coffee shop business and ready-to-drink coffee have grown the most during this period.
2. Consumption of coffee per capita in Korea has also increased substantially from 2007 to 2011, rising from 247 to 338 10g cups per year for those over 20 years old.
3. Coffee imports to Korea have grown dramatically in terms of both quantity and value. The quantity of green coffee bean imports increased 44% from 2007 to 2011, while the total payment for coffee imports increased 211% over the same period.