Coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations in Germany grew from 75.5 thousand tons in 2018 to 81.8 thousand tons in 2020. This initial expansion was driven by the entry of innovative new coffee products, such as liquid concentrates and flavored items, which attracted younger consumers aged 16-24 through social media trends and a desire for café-like experiences.

After peaking in 2020, the market volume gradually declined to 77.8 thousand tons in 2021 and further to 76.5 thousand tons in 2022, stabilizing around 76.4 thousand tons by 2024. During this period, consumer preferences broadened beyond traditional filter coffee to include methods like cold brew and pour-over, while demand increased for sustainably certified products. Major companies like Tchibo responded by introducing climate-neutral coffee ranges aligned with EU Green Deal objectives, reflecting a shift towards sustainability in the market.

Production coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After a two-year decline, Germany's production of coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations increased. In 2020, output was valued at 471.4 million US dollars, remaining virtually unchanged from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 32.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 470.9 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 27.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Germany produced 102.8 thousand tonnes of coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations, marking a small loss of 0.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 9.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 101.2 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline also in 2018 at 10.7%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 2.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations shipments from Germany to abroad declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 82 815 tonnes, amounting to a small fall of 2.9% from the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, exports decreased by 7.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

During 2017–2020, exports in kind of coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations from Germany were allocated across a large number of markets. The United Kingdom accounted for 15.6% of exports in kind, Poland for 13.9%, and France for 10.4%, with these three countries jointly representing only 40.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Foreign coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations supplies from Germany declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Germany exported 786.1 million US dollars of coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations, down by 4.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, exports decreased by 20%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The partner structure of exports in value terms in 2017–2020 remained fragmented. The United Kingdom accounted for 15.9% of exports in value terms, Poland for 13.6%, and France for 9.2%, with these three countries together representing only 38.8% of total flows and no single country exceeding a dominant share.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Imports coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations deliveries to Germany increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Germany imported approximately 61 802 tonnes, remaining stable year-on-year compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 60 407 tonnes, with the largest decline also in 2018 at 1.0%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 1.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

Over 2017–2020, there was no single dominant market for coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations imports into Germany. The Netherlands accounted for 16.0% of imports in kind, Poland for 12.9%, and the United Kingdom for 12.6%, with these three countries together taking only 41.5% of total imports in kind, while many smaller partners each accounted for modest individual shares.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Foreign coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations supplies to Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports registered 427.4 million US dollars, reflecting a slight decrease of 2.8% compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 9.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 473.3 million US dollars, with the largest decline in 2019 at 7.1% and the largest increase in 2018 at 0.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The structure of imports in value terms in 2017–2020 can be described as diversified. Belgium accounted for 16.2% of imports in value terms, the United Kingdom for 12.0%, and the Netherlands for 11.4%, with these three countries together accounting for just 39.6% of total flows and no country holding a clearly dominant position.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020