Decaffeinated or roasted coffee market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish decaffeinated or roasted coffee market experienced moderate shifts in physical volume and greater fluctuations in value between 2018 and 2021. Market volume in tonnes remained relatively stable, peaking at 81 920 t in 2019 before gradually declining to 77 986 t by 2021. This initial stability and subsequent slight contraction were influenced by evolving consumer health awareness and the growing specialty coffee culture, which spurred demand for premium decaffeinated products. The entry of new players and specialty roasters focusing on decaf and sustainability further stimulated market activity in the early years.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 significantly altered sales channels, with café closures reducing out-of-home consumption but boosting retail and online sales. This channel shift, combined with global supply chain challenges, contributed to a 3.7% drop in market volume that year. However, the launch of new decaffeinated products emphasizing taste and chemical-free processing methods helped maintain consumer interest. Concurrently, tightening EU regulations on labeling, traceability, and environmentally friendly packaging reshaped market standards, prompting Swedish actors to adapt. By 2021, despite a further slight volume decline, market value recovered to 368.7 million US dollars, supported by roasters' sustainability initiatives, innovative decaffeination techniques, and continued e-commerce growth.

Production decaffeinated or roasted coffee in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Sweden's production of decaffeinated or roasted coffee was valued at 400.3 million US dollars, marking a 1.1% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, production decreased by 12.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 396.1 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 13.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Sweden's production volume of decaffeinated or roasted coffee declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 88 716 tonnes, representing a 2.7% decrease year-over-year. From 2018 to 2020, production fell by 2.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%.

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

Exports decaffeinated or roasted coffee from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's volume of decaffeinated or roasted coffee exports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 22 779 tonnes, down by 0.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 3.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for Sweden's decaffeinated or roasted coffee exports in kind were Denmark, accounting for 41.5% of exports, Norway with 17.9%, and Finland at 14.8%. Together, these three countries made up 74.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, Sweden's decaffeinated or roasted coffee exports increased in value. In 2020, exports reached 135.2 million US dollars, up by 8.2% year-over-year. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 9.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 125.0 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 12.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Norway, and Finland were the three largest markets for Sweden's decaffeinated or roasted coffee exports in value terms, collectively accounting for 76.1% of total flows.

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

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

Imports decaffeinated or roasted coffee to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Sweden's volume of decaffeinated or roasted coffee imports amounted to 12 917 tonnes, which was 6.0% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 9.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 6.9%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 3.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Germany, and Italy were the key sources for Sweden's decaffeinated or roasted coffee imports in kind. The Netherlands accounted for 37.0% of imports, Germany for 15.4%, and Italy for 11.7%, together making up 64.1% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year drop, Sweden's decaffeinated or roasted coffee imports increased in value. In 2020, imports totalled 97.6 million US dollars, reflecting a controlled gain of 4.9% relative to the prior year. However, between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 19.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 93.1 million US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 16.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Germany continued to be the main suppliers of decaffeinated or roasted coffee to Sweden in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 26.5% of imports, Switzerland for 22.4%, and Germany for 13.8%, jointly forming 62.7% of total imports in value terms.

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

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