# Economic trends and rising espresso prices in Italy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-coffee-market-economic-trends > Updated: 2026-08-27T23:00:00.000Z. Sources: 32. Developments: 5. The Italian coffee market is experiencing significant price shifts as the national average for an espresso has risen to 1.29 euros, a 24.2% increase since 2021. While regional disparities persist, a notable 45-cent gap has emerged between northern and southern regions. Bolzano remains the most expensive city at 1.51 euros, with specific areas in Merano and Bologna seeing prices reach between 1.70 and 2 euros. In Lombardy, Mantova records a high average of 1.37 euros, while Milan sits at 1.27 euros. Conversely, Messina remains among the most affordable at 1.06 euros. Significant five-year hikes were previously noted in Pescara (+49%), Parma (+41%), Bari (+39.5%), and Naples (+37.8%). Industry experts emphasize that these increases are not driven solely by raw coffee commodity prices. Although coffee prices have doubled on the New York exchange, Furio Truzzi of the CRC and Lino Enrico Stoppani, president of Fipe, indicate that rising energy, rent, and general management costs for bar operators are the primary drivers being passed to consumers. Stoppani noted that while a 2-euro cup is a ‘remote possibility’, operators face intense pressure from inflation. Despite these trends, some establishments maintain historic pricing. In Cossato, the owners of Café Fante di Cuori have kept their espresso at 0.70 euros—the direct conversion of 1,500 Italian Lire—since 1999, describing it as a ‘political price’ to support local workers. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-27: Coffee prices rise across Italy amid inflation and energy costs Coffee prices in Italy are rising, with averages hitting 1.29 euros. While some cities see cups at 2 euros, experts attribute hikes to energy and inflation rather than just raw material costs. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coffee-prices-rise-across-italy-amid-inflation-and-energy-costs ### 2026-08-25: Italy espresso prices rise despite historic local exceptions Despite a 24.2% rise in average Italian espresso prices since 2021, a café in Cossato has maintained its €0.70 price point since the introduction of the Euro in 1999. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-espresso-prices-rise-despite-historic-local-exceptions ### 2026-08-23: Italy espresso prices rise to average 1.29 euros Espresso prices in Italy have risen to an average of 1.29 euros, a 24% increase since 2021, driving more citizens to brew coffee at home to avoid rising costs in bars and cafes. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-espresso-prices-rise-to-average-129-euros ### 2026-08-18: Italy espresso prices rise 24% over five years The average price of an espresso in Italy has risen 24.2% since 2021 to 1.29 euros, driven by energy and management costs rather than raw coffee prices alone. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coffee-prices-in-italy-rise-24-over-five-years ### 2026-07-27: Italian coffee market sees shift to Kappy Royal blend in 2026 Italian coffee sales grew 9.4% in 2025; Lino’s Coffee data show Kappy Royal overtook Granbar as the top domestic blend in early 2026, amid high green‑coffee costs and many roaster closures. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-coffee-market-sees-shift-to-kappy-royal-blend-in-2026 --- Cite as: Economic trends and rising espresso prices in Italy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-coffee-market-economic-trends