What category does coffee belong to? New exploration of coffee's commodity classification and market position

Coffee product classification and market position

Coffee is a popular beverage with a rich taste and unique aroma, so it has a huge market demand around the world. However, to understand the category of coffee in the commodity classification and its position in the market, we need to explore it from multiple aspects.

1. Where does coffee fit into the food category?

From the perspective of the food industry, coffee can be classified as a beverage. As a liquid product, it has similarities with other beverages such as tea, juice, etc. However, in the sub-segment, coffee can also be regarded as a special type of beverage.

Coffee can be further divided into several subcategories based on factors such as different production methods and raw material sources. For example:

• Brewed coffee: This is the most common and basic form of coffee making. It is made by brewing ground coffee with boiling water.
• Espresso: This method of coffee making uses high-pressure steam to pass through ground coffee to extract a richer coffee liquid.
• Cold brew coffee: This is a relatively new method of making coffee by slowly soaking ground coffee powder with cold water. It has lower acidity and a softer taste.

In addition to different production methods, coffee can also be classified according to the origin of raw materials. For example:

• Arabica: This is the most common and popular type of coffee beans. It has low bitterness and acidity and rich aroma.
• Robusta coffee: Robusta beans have a higher bitterness and acidity than Arabica beans. It is usually used to make espresso or blended coffee.

2. Coffee’s position in the market

As a global beverage, coffee has a very important market position. According to the International Coffee Organization (ICO), more than 1 trillion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide each year, which is enough to illustrate its huge demand in the market.

From the perspective of consumers, coffee has become an indispensable part of people's daily lives. Whether it is a cup of refreshing coffee when getting up in the morning, or a cup of fragrant and delicious latte during an afternoon break, people have a continuous and stable demand for coffee.

At the same time, coffee also plays an important role in the business world. Many companies and offices provide free or paid services to meet employees' needs for high-quality coffee drinks. In addition, it is becoming more and more common to open coffee shops specializing in selling various types of boutique, specialty and hand-brewed coffee in the retail industry.

In general, coffee plays an important role in the category of "food and beverages" in the commodity classification. It not only meets people's demand for drinks, but also becomes an indispensable part of social, leisure and business activities.

in conclusion

Coffee, as a popular beverage, is classified as "food-beverage" in the commodity classification. However, due to its diverse production methods and raw material sources, it can be further divided into subcategories such as brewed, espresso, cold brew, and classified according to beans such as Arabica and Robusta.

Coffee plays an important role in the market. It is consumed in huge quantities every year around the world and has become an indispensable part of people's daily lives and business activities. Coffee plays an important role both from the perspective of consumer demand and commercial applications.

Therefore, when exploring the classification and market position of coffee products, we need to consider the category it belongs to in the food industry and its market share in the world. This will help us better understand the commercial value and development prospects of coffee.