Last Updated on 27 Oct 2026 by Pippo Ardilles
UK shoppers pay about £30 for 100 g of roasted kopi luwak, or £244–£339 per kilogram depending on pack size. At origin in Indonesia, the same coffee trades at roughly £38–£59 per kilogram wholesale.
The gap is mostly roasting, small-pack retail, and margin, not tax. Green coffee enters the UK duty-free and VAT-free, which makes roasting in the UK unusually cheap compared with other markets. For the global picture, see our kopi luwak price guide.
Kopi Luwak Prices at UK Retailers
Two established UK sellers list kopi luwak at almost the same rate per 100 g. Larger bags bring the price per kilogram down.
| Retailer | Pack | Price | Price per kg | Sourcing claim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Love of Coffee | 50 g | £16.95 | £339 | “Free range”, Kayumas Estate, East Java |
| The Love of Coffee | 100 g | £29.95 | £300 | Certificate of authenticity included |
| The Love of Coffee | 250 g | £65.95 | £264 | Roasted to order |
| The Love of Coffee | 1 kg | £243.95 | £244 | Lowest price per kg listed |
| Algerian Coffee Stores, Soho | 100 g | £30.00 | £300 | “Certified wild” Arabica |
Prices were checked on the sellers’ pages in October 2026 and exclude delivery. A seller’s sourcing claim is its own statement, not an independent audit.
UK Import Duty and VAT on Kopi Luwak
What you pay at the UK border depends on whether the coffee arrives green or roasted. VAT on the beans themselves is zero in both cases.
| Format | Commodity code | UK import duty | VAT on the beans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green (unroasted) | 0901 11 00 00 | 0% | 0% |
| Roasted, beans or ground | 0901 21 00 00 | 6% | 0% |
Green Beans Enter Duty-Free
Unroasted, caffeinated coffee carries no UK import duty and is zero-rated for VAT. A roaster importing green kopi luwak pays only the coffee, freight, and clearance costs.
Roasted and Ground Coffee Pay 6%
Roasted coffee from outside the UK attracts a 6% third-country duty on its customs value. Indonesia may qualify for a lower rate under the UK Developing Countries Trading Scheme, so check the current UK tariff before you import.
Coffee Served in a Café Is Taxed Differently
Zero-rated VAT applies to beans and ground coffee sold for home use. A cup of kopi luwak served in a café or as takeaway is a standard-rated supply at 20% VAT.
Is It Cheaper to Roast Kopi Luwak in the UK?
For a UK roaster, yes, by a wide margin. Green beans arrive duty-free, and roasting removes roughly 15–20% of the weight as moisture.
| Step | Per kilogram |
|---|---|
| Green kopi luwak at origin (from USD 50) | about £38 |
| Green coffee needed for 1 kg roasted (15–20% loss) | about £45–£48 |
| UK retail, roasted, 1 kg bag | £244 |
The example excludes freight, clearance, roasting, and packing, which the roaster adds on top. Even so, the coffee itself is a small share of a UK retail price. Rates use about £0.75 per US dollar.
How to Read a UK Kopi Luwak Listing
UK listings vary in what they actually promise. Three details separate a documented lot from a novelty product:
- A named origin. A specific estate or region, such as Kayumas in East Java, is easier to check than “Indonesia”.
- A sourcing claim you can test. “Free range”, “certified wild” and “cage-free” mean little unless the seller says who certified it.
- Pure coffee, not a flavour. Some “luwak” sachets are instant coffee mixes that contain little or no civet coffee.
For the welfare side of these claims, read our comparison of wild vs caged civet coffee. Our guide on how to identify real kopi luwak covers authenticity checks.
Sourcing Kopi Luwak for a UK Roastery or Café
UK roasters get the most value from importing green beans, since green coffee crosses the border without duty or VAT. FnB Coffee supplies green, roasted, and ground kopi luwak from Sumatra, Java, and Bali.
The indicative price is USD 50–78 per kg, with a USD 100 minimum and a 350 g sample from the lot before you commit. Each shipment carries a Certificate of Origin and a Phytosanitary Certificate. To get a lot-specific offer, request a kopi luwak quote for UK delivery.
FAQ
1. How much is 100 g of kopi luwak in the UK?
About £30 for 100 g of roasted beans at established UK retailers. Smaller 50 g packs cost more per gram, and 1 kg bags cost less.
2. Where can I buy kopi luwak in London?
Algerian Coffee Stores in Soho lists certified wild kopi luwak at £30 per 100 g. Several UK online roasters, such as The Love of Coffee, also sell it with delivery.
3. Is there import duty on kopi luwak in the UK?
Green kopi luwak pays no UK import duty. Roasted or ground kopi luwak pays a 6% third-country duty unless a preference applies.
4. Do you pay VAT on kopi luwak beans in the UK?
No. Coffee beans and ground coffee for home use are zero-rated. A cup of kopi luwak bought in a café is charged at the standard 20% rate.
5. Is it cheaper to import green kopi luwak and roast it in the UK?
Yes. Green beans cost about £38 per kilogram at origin and enter duty-free, against £244 or more for roasted kopi luwak at UK retail.
I write for FnB Coffee, and I always have a passion for writing anything that can presents Indonesian Coffee Diversity. From the highlands of Sumatra to the volcanic soils of Java and the unique flavours of Sulawesi, I hope to tell a plethora of stories to showcase the history, customs, and creativity behind Indonesia’s coffee culture. From the cultivation side of farming and sustainability, to brewing and flavor notes, my articles dive into everything to find out what makes Indonesian coffee truly one of a kind.
