Roasted coffee market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The Danish roasted coffee market began the period with stable volume around 32 000 t, supported by growing consumer interest in espresso and a focus on quality and sustainability. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 made consumers more economically cautious, reducing the physical market volume to 30 400 t and its value to $157.0 million. This was followed in 2021 by a sharp approximate 100% increase in green coffee bean prices, coupled with rising inflation and freight costs, which pushed up overall expenses and helped maintain the market value at $154.7 million despite a further volume decline to 30 077 t.

A post-pandemic recovery in 2022 increased physical volume to 32 168 t, but geopolitical tensions from the Russian invasion of Ukraine and significant rises in transport and energy costs led to substantial price increases. This drove the market value sharply higher to $227.2 million. In the subsequent years, the impending implementation of the EU's deforestation-free regulation (EUDR), mandating traceability, alongside continued retail price rises of over 17% in 2023, further supported value growth. The market value reached $237.4 million by 2024, even as physical volume moderated to 29 955 t.

Throughout the period, underlying consumer preferences shifted from filter coffee toward capsules, espresso, and later high-quality, sustainable options. Younger generations, particularly Gen Z, showed a preference for iced coffee and flavored variants, boosting sales through specialty shops and roasters. This trend toward premiumization, reinforced by a strong industry focus on sustainability certifications, helped sustain growth in market value despite fluctuations in total consumption volume.

Production roasted coffee in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two years of decline, Denmark's roasted coffee production saw an increase in 2021. The output was valued at 93 630 thousand US dollars, marking an 8.1% rise compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 6.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 86 654 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 11.5%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Denmark's roasted coffee production declined for the third consecutive year in 2021, with output reaching 14 058 tonnes. This represented a 0.7% reduction compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 12%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.2%.

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

Exports roasted coffee from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, Denmark's roasted coffee export volume increased in 2021, reaching 8 003 tonnes. This was a significant 60.6% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 43.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 4 984 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 6.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Lithuania, and Iceland formed the core group of markets for Denmark's 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 roasted coffee exports increased for the second consecutive year in 2021, reaching 90.4 million US dollars. This was 62.8% higher than in 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 87.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 23.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 47.1 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 2.3%.

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

The structure of Denmark's roasted coffee exports in value terms from 2018 to 2021 shows a diversified set of partners. Sweden accounted for 19.1% of exports, Lithuania for 13.9%, and Iceland for 12.4%. Together, these three countries represented 45.4% of total flows, while the remaining 54.6% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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

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

Imports roasted coffee to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

Denmark imported 24 022 tonnes of roasted coffee in 2021, showing a 13.2% increase year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 11.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 21 227 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 4.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Germany, and Poland were the main sources of roasted coffee imports to Denmark in kind. Sweden accounted for 41.9% of imports, Germany for 37.7%, and Poland for 6.4%. Together, these three countries represented 85.9% of total import flows.

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 roasted coffee imports increased for the second consecutive year in 2021, reaching 151.5 million US dollars. This reflected a substantial 20.4% rise compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 19.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 120.2 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 4.9%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Germany, and Poland remained the main markets for Denmark's roasted coffee imports in value terms. Sweden accounted for 36.5% of imports, Germany for 32.0%, and Poland for 8.4%. Together, these three countries took 76.9% of total import flows.

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

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