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The Swiss Market

Switzerland imports only one percent of the annually produced 6.6 million tons, which is nearly 63.000 tons of coffee beans. Only about 8.000 tons of this amount are processed and then exported. Coffee processed in Switzerland enjoys a very good reputation. The Swiss population consummates altogether 55.000 tons of coffee per year, which is 5.5 kg per person and year.
Compare: The American drink about 4.2 kg per person and year. The front runner are the Finn and the Swedish – with an annual consumption of 10 to 12 kg per person.