Roasted chicory, coffee substitutes and extracts market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish market for roasted chicory and coffee substitutes began the period at 3.7 thousand tons in 2018, supported by product diversification into coffee-chicory blends and pure instant chicory, reflecting a growing out-of-home coffee culture. However, market volume fell sharply to 1.3 thousand tons by 2020. A recovery to 1.7 thousand tons in 2021 coincided with broader growth in roasted and soluble coffee production and consumption in Spain, including the caffeinated segment and the HORECA channel.

After a slight dip to 1.4 thousand tons in 2022, a year that saw new competitors enter and innovation in value-added and ready-to-drink products, the market expanded significantly to 2.2 thousand tons in 2023. This increase was driven by a 20% rise in online coffee sales and a consumer shift toward more affordable white-label brands, which captured 44% market share. The industry also moved toward premium and sustainable products, with new investments such as a planned production center in Lugo. In 2024, market volume declined to 1.9 thousand tons, against the backdrop of new EU regulations requiring deforestation-free guarantees for green coffee imports, continued high green coffee prices due to global supply-demand imbalances, and growing consumer interest in healthy, plant-based alternatives.

Production roasted chicory, coffee substitutes and extracts in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Spain's production of roasted chicory, coffee substitutes, and extracts has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 4 089 thousand US dollars, marking a moderate decrease of 7.5% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 39.6%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 15.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Spain's production volume of roasted chicory, coffee substitutes, and extracts has dropped for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 1 199 tonnes, representing an 11.9% reduction from the year before. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 40.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -16.0%.

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

Exports roasted chicory, coffee substitutes and extracts from Spain

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Spain's exports of roasted chicory, coffee substitutes, and extracts reached 1 708 tonnes, showing a 26.7% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 39.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.6%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 824 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 26.1% drop. The most significant increase was in 2018, with a 48.6% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain's exports in kind were highly concentrated, with Portugal and France together accounting for 86.5% of total flows. Other trading partners made up only a small fraction of the exports.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Spain's exports of roasted chicory, coffee substitutes, and extracts totaled 8 364 thousand US dollars, up by 29.6% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 18.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.8%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 6 454 thousand US dollars, and the highest was in 2018 at 8 741 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2019, with a 26.2% decrease.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Spain's exports in value terms were France, Portugal, and Tunisia. France accounted for 42.7% of exports, Portugal for 34.3%, and Tunisia for 9.2%, together making up 86.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports roasted chicory, coffee substitutes and extracts to Spain

Imports in kind, t

Spain's imports of roasted chicory, coffee substitutes, and extracts have declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 1 833 tonnes, reflecting a sharp decrease of 38.0% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 53.4%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 22.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Portugal, and Germany were the primary suppliers of roasted chicory, coffee substitutes, and extracts to Spain in kind. Poland contributed 28.4% of imports, Portugal 22.4%, and Germany 21.4%, jointly forming 72.2% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Spain's imports of roasted chicory, coffee substitutes, and extracts have decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 4 089 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp decline of 25.3% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports dropped by 27.1%, with an annualized decrease rate of 10.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Portugal, Poland, and France remained the key suppliers of roasted chicory, coffee substitutes, and extracts to Spain in value terms. Portugal accounted for 48.5% of imports, Poland for 25.6%, and France for 14.0%, together representing 88.1% of total import flows.

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

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