About the National Coffee Association
The mission of the National Coffee Association is to grow the U.S. coffee community through education, advocacy, and connection.
Established in 1911, the National Coffee Association of USA is the oldest trade association representing the $343 billion U.S. coffee industry. Through education, advocacy, and connection, the NCA serves hundreds of organizations—large and small—across the sector including roasters, manufacturers, traders, brokers, importers, exporters, retailers, wholesaler/distributors, growers, NGOs and allied companies.
Companies from across the U.S. coffee* industry—from crop to cup—reap the benefits of NCA membership.
Our Vision
An open, sustainable, and growing future for coffee.
Our Core Values
- Collegiality: NCA understands the meaning and importance of community members embracing mutual respect as we work together to create a stronger future for coffee.
- Data-Driven: NCA collects and acts upon data to make informed decisions to address unmet and emerging market needs, streamline operations, and assess partnerships.
- Inclusion: NCA provides diverse stakeholders the opportunity and platform to engage, have a voice, and serve the greater good of the coffee industry.
- Sustainability: NCA invests in ensuring the sustainability of coffee, from crop to cup.
- Transparency: NCA provides accurate and relevant information about coffee and the industry.
*“Coffee” shall refer to the seeds of the berries harvested from species of Coffea plants.