Who Starbucks buys from and sells to
Global coffeehouse chain roasting its own arabica; licenses the brand for packaged coffee and China stores.
Buys from 3
- Arabica coffee farmers and exportersgreen arabica from Latin America, Africa and Asia
- Dairy processorsmilk and dairy alternatives for drinks
- ThermoplanMastrena espresso machines
Sells to 4
- NestleNSRGYroyalties on packaged coffee and capsules sold globally
- PepsiCoPEPready-to-drink Frappuccino via North American Coffee Partnership
- Boyu Capital China JVbrand licence for ~8,000 China stores; Starbucks keeps 40%
- Store customershandcrafted beverages and food in company stores
Where the chain could break
- Arabica futures swings flow straight into cost of goods
- China results now come through a 40% JV stake and royalties, not direct control
Competes with
- Luckin CoffeeLKNCYlow-price coffee chain in China
- Dutch BrosBROSdrive-thru coffee in the US
- McDonald'sMCDMcCafe coffee and breakfast
- Restaurant BrandsQSRTim Hortons coffee
Mapped by hand from filings and company reporting, as of October 2026. It shows the relationships that matter most, not every contract: most are never disclosed, and agreements change.