Decaffeinated or roasted coffee market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the Austrian market for decaffeinated or roasted coffee expanded in volume, reaching 48 743 tonnes in 2021, while its value grew more sharply to $408.6 million. This period was marked by the entry of new players such as The Caffeinery and McDonald's via its McCafe brand, which launched award-winning decaffeinated blends and specialties, broadening the available product range and catering to caffeine-sensitive consumers.

Market volume fell to 44 385 tonnes in 2022, though the market value saw a more moderate decline to $396.5 million. This year featured a significant diversification of flavored decaffeinated coffee varieties and a growing consumer preference for sustainable, chemical-free decaffeination processes like Swiss Water. Several industry mergers and acquisitions led to consolidation, while increased online and retail availability helped sustain the market's value.

Volume recovered to 45 514 tonnes in 2023 and stabilized at 45 299 tonnes in 2024, with market value climbing steadily to $444.1 million. Continued product innovation focused on premiumization and sustainability, supported by investments in improved decaffeination technology to enhance flavor. The rising importance of e-commerce as a distribution channel and greater health consciousness among consumers, including pregnant women, further strengthened demand for certified decaffeinated products.

Production decaffeinated or roasted coffee in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Austria's output of decaffeinated or roasted coffee was valued at 74 334 thousand US dollars, marking a controlled decrease of 6.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 29.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Production volumes varied 1.8 times from the low in 2017 to the high in 2019. In 2020, Austria produced 10 724 tonnes of decaffeinated or roasted coffee, reflecting a modest year-over-year decrease of 3.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports decaffeinated or roasted coffee from Austria

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Austria exported 9 936 tonnes of decaffeinated or roasted coffee, which is 18.0% lower than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 20.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 10.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Russia, and Czechia formed the main group of destinations for Austria's exports of decaffeinated or roasted coffee in kind. Germany accounted for 24.1% of exports, Russia for 19.4%, and Czechia for 8.3%, together representing 51.9% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Austria exported 75.9 million US dollars worth of decaffeinated or roasted coffee, a decline of 17.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 14.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 91.5 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 8.8%.

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

The market base for Austria's exports in value terms was broad from 2017 to 2020. Germany, Russia, and Czechia accounted for 24.9%, 15.8%, and 6.7% of exports in value terms, respectively, jointly making up 47.3% of total flows. The remaining 52.7% was distributed among numerous other countries.

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

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

Imports decaffeinated or roasted coffee to Austria

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Austria imported 47 441 tonnes of decaffeinated or roasted coffee, down by 2.2% year-over-year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 46 532 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2019 at 48 483 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 4.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, two leading markets—Germany and Italy—together accounted for 82.2% of Austria's total imports of decaffeinated or roasted coffee in kind. The remaining volume was spread across a wide range of other countries.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Austria's imports of decaffeinated or roasted coffee were valued at 382.5 million US dollars, showing only a marginal fluctuation compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 2.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 382.3 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 2.9%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy played leading roles in Austria's imports of decaffeinated or roasted coffee in value terms. Germany accounted for 44.3% of imports, Switzerland for 27.1%, and Italy for 19.3%, jointly taking 90.8% of total flows.

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

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