Decaffeinated or roasted coffee market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the physical volume of the decaffeinated or roasted coffee market in Denmark fluctuated, reaching a peak of 33 203 t in 2019 before declining and stabilizing around 30 162 t in 2021. The market value fell from 180.9 million US dollars in 2018 to 155.5 million US dollars in 2021.

In 2022, market volume rebounded to 32 285 t, while value surged by 46.8% to 228.2 million US dollars. This shift coincided with the implementation of new EU organic regulations and stricter Ochratoxin A limits, which tightened quality standards and affected supply costs. Concurrently, rising consumer health consciousness boosted demand for decaffeinated coffee.

During 2023-2024, physical market volume contracted to 29 972 t, yet value continued climbing to 237.6 million US dollars in 2024. The enforcement of the EU deforestation regulation increased compliance costs and influenced trade flows. The market progressively shifted towards premium, organic, and sustainably sourced products, supporting value growth despite lower physical volumes.

Production decaffeinated or roasted coffee in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Denmark's production of decaffeinated or roasted coffee increased in 2021. Output was valued at 93 630 thousand US dollars, marking a moderate uptick of 8.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 6.4%, which translates to an annualized rate of 2.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 86 654 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 11.5% occurring that same year.

Annual dynamics of production in Denmark in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Denmark's production of decaffeinated or roasted coffee declined for the third consecutive year in 2021. The country produced 14 058 tonnes, which is 0.7% lower than the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 12%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports decaffeinated or roasted coffee from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year decrease, Denmark's volume of decaffeinated or roasted coffee exports increased in 2021. Exports amounted to 8 003 tonnes, representing a significant rise of 60.5% compared to the prior year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 43.6%, with an annualized rate of 12.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 4 986 tonnes, while the largest decline of 6.1% occurred in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Lithuania, and Iceland were consistently the main destinations for Denmark's decaffeinated or roasted coffee exports in kind. Sweden accounted for 22.9% of exports, Lithuania for 18.3%, and Iceland for 15.4%. Together, these three countries represented 56.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

Denmark's decaffeinated or roasted coffee exports increased for the second consecutive year in 2021. Exports totalled 90.4 million US dollars, showing a sudden gain of 62.8% year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 87.7%, with an annualized rate of 23.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 47.1 million US dollars, and the largest decline of 2.3% also occurred that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

During 2018–2021, Sweden, Lithuania, and Iceland were important buyers of decaffeinated or roasted coffee from Denmark in value terms. Sweden accounted for 19.1% of exports, Lithuania for 13.9%, and Iceland for 12.4%. However, their combined share reached only 45.4% of total exports, with the remaining 54.6% distributed among many other trading partners.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2021

Imports decaffeinated or roasted coffee to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Denmark's imports of decaffeinated or roasted coffee came to 24 106 tonnes, constituting a significant gain of 13.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 9.3%, with an annualized rate of 3.0%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2020 at 21 238 tonnes, and the largest decline of 5.5% occurred that same year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Germany, and Poland remained the principal suppliers of decaffeinated or roasted coffee to Denmark in kind. Sweden accounted for 42.4% of imports, Germany for 37.3%, and Poland for 6.3%. Together, these three countries jointly accounted for 86.0% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

Denmark's imports of decaffeinated or roasted coffee increased for the second consecutive year in 2021. Imports stood at 152.3 million US dollars, corresponding to a solid increase of 20.9% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 18%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 121.4 million US dollars, and the largest decline of 5.9% also occurred that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2018–2021, Sweden, Germany, and Poland continued to head the list of suppliers of decaffeinated or roasted coffee to Denmark in value terms. Sweden accounted for 36.8% of imports, Germany for 31.7%, and Poland for 8.4%. Together, these three suppliers jointly took 76.9% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2021