The increases in coffee prices on international markets risk having direct repercussions on the pockets of Bari and Italians, leading to an increase in the cost of the classic cup at the bar. This was stated by Assoutenti, which provides data on retail prices and consumption. In Bari the price on average increased from 0.86 euros in 2021 to 1.07 euros in 2024. With an increase of 24% in three years. The greatest increase in all of Italy, only after Palermo where there is an increase of 28%. In Aosta prices rose by only 2.9%.
Espresso coffee has already undergone continuous price increases in recent years, to the point that today the average price of a cup consumed at a bar stands at 1.18 euros in the main Italian cities – explains Assoutenti – Only 3 years ago, in 2021, the average cost of the espresso was 1.03 euros: this means that Italians have already suffered a 14.9% increase for what is an indispensable daily tradition for millions of citizens.
Among the main cities, Bolzano is the one that holds the record for the expensive coffee at the bar, with an average price of 1.38 euros per cup, followed by Trento (1.31 euros) while Catanzaro, with an average of 0.99 euro, is the cheapest city, thus surpassing even Naples (1.05 euros) – analyzes Assoutenti – However, if we compare today’s price lists with those in force in 2021, we discover that the province that has suffered the greatest price increases is Pescara, with the average price rising from 1 euro to 1.28 euros and an increase of +28%, followed by Bari with +24.4%.
“We fear that the increases in coffee prices could lead to price increases in the coming weeks both for drinks at bars (coffee, cappuccino, etc.) and for powdered coffee sold in supermarkets – states the president Gabriele Melluso – Even a few cents of increase would cause a blow to consumers’ pockets, considering that in Italy around 6 billion coffees are served in public places per year for an espresso turnover of around 7 billion euros per year”
