Roasted coffee market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, the physical volume of Germany's roasted coffee market grew from 405.4 thousand tons to 420.6 thousand tons. This increase was supported by the introduction of new product formats like ground coffee, capsules, and ready-to-drink coffee, alongside a sustained trend of higher at-home consumption. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further boosted home coffee drinking due to lockdowns, which helped stabilize the market volume at 419.6 thousand tons despite broader economic disruptions.

From 2021 onward, market volume entered a gradual decline, falling to 347.9 thousand tons by 2024. This contraction was primarily driven by rising inflation and consumer financial uncertainty, which reduced overall household purchases. At the same time, the market shifted toward premium and sustainable products, including specialty coffee and Fairtrade-certified offerings, which increased the market's monetary value even as physical volumes shrank.

Structural changes during this period included the growing presence of small independent roasters emphasizing craft and sustainability, as well as the influence of ESG legislation pushing for more ethical practices. New segments such as cold brew, nitro coffee, and functional coffee gained traction, particularly among younger consumers, but did not reverse the overall downward trend in market volume.

Production roasted coffee in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's roasted coffee production rebounded in 2020 after a two-year decline. Output was valued at 1 894 million US dollars, marking a 6.5% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 5.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 778 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 8.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Germany produced 571.1 thousand tons of roasted coffee, showing minimal change from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 3.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest output was in 2018 at 550.9 thousand tons, while the highest was in 2019 at 571.7 thousand tons, which also experienced the largest increase of 3.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports roasted coffee from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Germany's roasted coffee exports have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, shipments totaled 245.8 thousand tons, representing a modest 4.0% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 11%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's roasted coffee exports in volume terms were highly diversified. Poland accounted for 15.3% of exports, the Netherlands for 12.3%, and France for 9.2%. Together, these three countries represented just 36.8% of total flows, with the remaining 63.2% distributed among numerous smaller trading partners.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's roasted coffee exports in value terms recovered in 2020 after a two-year decline. Exports reached 1 608 million US dollars, showing a strong 11.8% year-over-year increase. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 8%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 438 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 3.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's roasted coffee exports in value terms remained highly diversified. France accounted for 15.8% of export value, the Netherlands for 11.5%, and Poland for 11.2%. Combined, these three markets represented only 38.4% of total flows, with the remaining 61.6% coming from a wide range of smaller markets.

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

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

Imports roasted coffee to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's roasted coffee imports have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 94.2 thousand tons, marking a robust 10.6% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 18.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.9%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Italy, Switzerland, and Poland formed the core group of suppliers for Germany's roasted coffee imports in volume terms. Italy accounted for 46.9% of imports, Switzerland for 14.0%, and Poland for 13.0%. Together, these three countries represented 73.9% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's roasted coffee imports in value terms rebounded in 2020 after a two-year decline. Imports reached approximately 784 million US dollars, showing an 18.8% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 11.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 660 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 5.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland, Italy, and the Netherlands were the largest sources of Germany's roasted coffee imports in value terms. Switzerland accounted for 33.4% of import value, Italy for 31.4%, and the Netherlands for 10.4%. Together, these three countries comprised 75.3% of total import flows.

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

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