Luckin Coffee began operations at its new Qingdao smart roasting center on April 22 2026. The 3 billion RMB investment created the world’s largest single coffee roaster, with an annual roasting capacity of more than 55,000 tons.
The new facility expands Luckin’s roasting network to four key locations—Qingdao, Pingnan, Kunshan and the under‑construction Xiamen plant—raising total annual capacity to over 155,000 tons. This scale reduces the company’s dependence on third‑party processors, improves cost control, and supports its strategy of delivering high‑quality coffee at lower prices.
The Qingdao plant leverages the city’s port and multimodal transport network to streamline bean imports from Brazil, Colombia and Ethiopia. It incorporates advanced automation, smart warehousing and a flameless regenerative thermal oxidation system, meeting China’s Three‑Star Green Building standard and LEED Platinum certification.
The expansion is part of Luckin’s broader vertical‑integration strategy, which aims to strengthen supply‑chain resilience and support rapid store expansion domestically and internationally. By controlling roasting, the company can better manage quality, reduce input‑cost volatility and improve margin potential.
The launch of the Qingdao center marks a key milestone in Luckin’s full value‑chain deployment, underscoring its commitment to sustainable operations and competitive pricing.
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