The data describes the results of a survey among U.S. consumers. The survey was fielded online in February 2017, asking the respondents to rate the determining factors when purchasing coffee. Some 60% of U.S. consumers indicated the taste of the coffee as a key buying factor.
Taste | 60 |
Brand | 39 |
Quality | 35 |
Value for money | 34 |
Deal on the product(s) | 30 |
Low price | 28 |
In-store availability | 22 |
Freshness of the roast | 19 |
Habit | 17 |
Recommendations of friends/acquaintances | 12 |
Exclusivity | 6 |
Country of origin of beans | 5 |
Media/online reviews | 4 |
Fair trade product | 4 |
Organic farming (certified) | 4 |
In-store quality of service/customer friendliness | 3 |
Sustainability/eco-friendliness | 3 |
Regionality of the roastery | 2 |
Social justice-oriented manufacturer | 2 |
Advertisement | 2 |
Don’t know | 0 |
None of the above | 1 |
Other | 0 |