The Board of Directors of the Lavazza group has approved the 2025 financial statements, revealing a year of high-level resilience against an “unprecedented level of complexity” for the global coffee supply chain. Despite a difficult global market, the group reported revenues of €3.9 billion, representing a 15.7% increase over 2024.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN A VOLATILE CLIMATE
Lavazza’s financial indicators remained positive across the board, though margins reflected the intense pressure of rising system costs.
- EBITDA: Reached €340 million, up 8.8% from €312 million in 2024.
- EBITDA margin: Adjusted to 8.8%, compared to 9.3% in the previous year.
- EBIT: Rose to €157 million from €130 million.
- Net Profit: Increased to €92 million, up from €82 million in 2024.
- Net Financial Position: Improved to a negative -€432 million, reflecting strong cash generation during the year.
CEO Antonio Baravalle described the current market as a “perfect storm” built over time. “The volatility of the coffee market has now become structural,” Baravalle noted, citing climate change, geopolitical tensions, and a logistics crisis as primary drivers. Since early 2021, Arabica prices have surged by 230%, while Robusta has climbed 325%.
GLOBAL DYNAMICS AND STRATEGIC RESILIENCE
Lavazza’s performance was bolstered by its geographic and channel diversification. While the global coffee market saw volumes fall by 2.4% in 2025, the Italian company found significant success in North America, where revenues grew by 26.9%.
However, mature European markets presented a more challenging landscape. Rising distribution costs heavily impacted sales volumes in Poland (-26%) and France (-16.3%). To counter these pressures, the group implemented a multi-year optimization program focused on supply chain efficiency and product portfolio rationalization.
INNOVATION AND ESG INTEGRATION
Coinciding with its 130th anniversary, Lavazza launched Tablì, a single-serve system featuring a 100% coffee tab that eliminates the need for protective capsules. This move aligns with the group’s broader commitment to sustainable innovation.
On the social front, the group activated a new global parental policy, offering a minimum of eight weeks of fully paid leave for all parents, regardless of gender or family structure. These efforts contributed to the group receiving the Top Employer 2026 certification in Italy and the UK.
OUTLOOK FOR 2026
Looking forward, Baravalle emphasized that “true stability currently appears very far off” due to ongoing geopolitical tensions. Lavazza intends to prioritize agility and digital transformation to manage risks across the value chain.