Recognise every hand in the chain
From the farmer who tends the trees at dawn to the barista who crafts the first cup of the day. Every person in the coffee chain deserves visibility, respect and a fair place in the global conversation.
About
More than 60 years building a better future for global coffee
The International Coffee Organization (ICO) is the world’s leading intergovernmental body for coffee. Established in 1963 under the auspices of the United Nations, the ICO brings together exporting and importing governments to address the challenges of the global coffee sector through international cooperation, data intelligence and policy dialogue.
Today, the ICO represents approximately 93% of global coffee production and 63% of consumption, serving as the international reference for market data, sustainability, and sector development across the entire value chain.
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93%
World production
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63%
Global consumption
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1963
Year founded
What is International Coffee Day?
On 10 March 2026, the United Nations General Assembly officially recognised 1 October as International Coffee Day. A landmark moment that affirms the sector’s role in sustainable development and the livelihoods of over 125 million people worldwide.
For the ICO and its 77 Member States, this recognition is the culmination of decades of advocacy and international cooperation.
More than a date on the calendar, International Coffee Day is a global movement…
Build a resilient future
Coffee is at the frontline of climate, living income and inequality challenges. The ICO works to strengthen communities, support smallholder farmers and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals – because a thriving coffee sector is a more just world.
Champion Fair Livelihoods
Over 125 million people depend on coffee for their income. The ICO advocates for trade conditions that translate into real, dignified earnings for farming families, ensuring the value of every cup reaches those who make it possible.
Connect the world around coffee
International Coffee Day is where producers and consumers meet, not just symbolically, but through stories, data and shared purpose. Because understanding where your coffee comes from changes how you drink it, and how the world values it.
