Roasted chicory, coffee substitutes and extracts market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

The market for roasted chicory and coffee substitutes in Portugal expanded significantly in 2019, reaching 24.2 million USD from 14.7 million USD the previous year. This growth was supported by consumer interest in healthy, caffeine-free alternatives and the artisanal production methods of local companies like Centricafés, which emphasized wood-fired roasting and 100% natural products without additives.

Market volume stabilized around 23.6 million USD in 2020 and 2021, despite the global pandemic, as demand for wellness-oriented beverages remained robust. The continued promotion of chicory as a glycemic-control-friendly coffee substitute helped maintain consumer preference for natural, additive-free options.

After a sharp contraction to 13.6 million USD in 2022, the market recovered to 19.2 million USD in 2023 and settled at 18.7 million USD in 2024. Throughout this period, Portuguese producers continued to focus on artisanal quality and health trends, even as market size fluctuated.

Production roasted chicory, coffee substitutes and extracts in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Portugal's production of roasted chicory, coffee substitutes, and extracts has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, output reached 28 462 thousand US dollars, marking an 8.2% year-over-year increase. From 2018 to 2021, production surged by 82.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 22.2%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market. Production hit its lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.3-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Portugal produced 5 884 tonnes of roasted chicory, coffee substitutes, and extracts, a slight decrease of 1.1% from the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 5 949 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 110.9%.

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

Exports roasted chicory, coffee substitutes and extracts from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes displayed irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. They reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2021, with a 5.1-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Portugal exported 1 840 tonnes of roasted chicory, coffee substitutes, and extracts, a 75.0% increase from 2020. The minimum volume was 359 tonnes in 2019. The largest decline was 2.1% in 2019, while the biggest increase was 192.6% in 2020.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Italy, Czechia, and Switzerland consistently led as the top destinations for Portugal's exports in kind. Italy accounted for 32.6% of exports, Czechia for 17.3%, and Switzerland for 13.9%, together making up 63.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed an unstable trend over this period. Export values dropped to their lowest in 2019 and peaked in 2021, with a 4.1-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Portugal's exports of roasted chicory, coffee substitutes, and extracts totaled 9 605 thousand US dollars, a 70.5% increase from the previous year. The minimum value was 2 329 thousand US dollars in 2019. The largest decline was 24.3% in 2019, while the biggest increase was 142.0% in 2020.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Italy, Cabo Verde, and Spain were the main buyers of Portugal's roasted chicory, coffee substitutes, and extracts in value terms. Italy represented 25.5% of exports, Cabo Verde 16.2%, and Spain 15.6%, collectively accounting for 57.2% of total export value.

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

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

Imports roasted chicory, coffee substitutes and extracts to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

Portugal's imports of roasted chicory, coffee substitutes, and extracts have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 1 954 tonnes, a solid increase of 20.8% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 92.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 24.4%.

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

During 2018–2021, India, Spain, and Poland accounted for the largest share of Portugal's imports in kind. India made up 44.3% of imports, Spain 33.0%, and Poland 9.5%, together comprising 86.8% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Portugal's imports of roasted chicory, coffee substitutes, and extracts have increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports totaled 4 405 thousand US dollars, a steep rise of 49.1% from the previous year. Over the period 2018–2021, imports surged by 105.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 27.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, India, and Germany were the key partners for Portugal's imports in value terms. Spain represented 33.3% of imports, India 27.9%, and Germany 14.1%, jointly accounting for 75.2% of total import flows.

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

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