Roasted decaffeinated coffee market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the Austrian roasted decaffeinated coffee market volume grew from approximately 1 400 tons to a peak of 1 655 tons. This expansion coincided with increasing consumer demand for high-quality coffee, particularly for bio and fairtrade options, which supported market growth. The willingness of consumers to pay more for premium products helped maintain the market's value, even as physical volume increased.

After the 2021 peak, market volume dipped to 1 478 tons in 2022 but recovered to 1 543 tons in 2023. That year, the decaffeinated segment gained momentum, with the whole bean sub-segment reporting 20% growth driven by a shift in preferences toward biologically and sustainably grown coffee. Product innovations, such as new flavors and preparation methods, further stimulated consumer interest and variety in the market.

In 2024, market volume declined to 1 247 tons, although the market value remained relatively high at USD 16.4 million. This period saw the introduction of new products like Nespresso's decaffeinated capsules and the influence of EU packaging regulations affecting the supply chain. Health and sustainability trends continued to shape product offerings, alongside technological advancements in roasting and preparation, even amid the overall contraction in physical volume.

Production roasted decaffeinated coffee in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Austria's output of roasted decaffeinated coffee was valued at 1 289 K $ US, marking a 9.0% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production surged by 222%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 47.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Austria produced 212.9 t of roasted decaffeinated coffee, reflecting a significant 21.1% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production expanded by 484.8%, averaging an 80.2% annualized rate.

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

Exports roasted decaffeinated coffee from Austria

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2020 at 93 t, which was a 15.6% decline from the previous year, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 311 t, representing a 168.6% increase. The most substantial drop was in 2019, with a 64.6% decrease. Overall, volumes fluctuated 3.4-fold between the minimum in 2020 and the maximum in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria exported roasted decaffeinated coffee to numerous countries, with the top destinations—Germany, Italy, and Slovakia—accounting for just 49.6% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export values hit a low in 2017 and peaked in 2018, varying 2.4-fold between these years. In 2020, Austria exported 1 741 K $ US of roasted decaffeinated coffee, a sharp 25.6% increase from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 3 017 K $ US, with the largest decline of 54.1% in 2019 and the biggest rise of 144.5% in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the geographical structure of exports in value terms was highly diversified. Germany, Italy, and Lithuania accounted for 23.1%, 10.6%, and 9.6% of exports, respectively, totaling only 43.3% of total flows. The remaining 56.7% was spread across numerous smaller partner countries.

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

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

Imports roasted decaffeinated coffee to Austria

Imports in kind, t

Austria's imports of roasted decaffeinated coffee increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume stood at 1 433 t, up 4.4% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 10.7%, averaging a 3.4% annualized rate. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 1 247 t, with the largest decline of 3.6% that year and the biggest increase of 10.0% in 2019.

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

During 2017–2020, Germany, Switzerland, and Brazil were the largest suppliers of roasted decaffeinated coffee to Austria, contributing 52.9%, 15.4%, and 15.4% of imports in kind, respectively, and together making up 83.7% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Austria's imports of roasted decaffeinated coffee increased. In 2020, imports totaled 14 208 K $ US, showing no significant change from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 3.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 14 137 K $ US, with the largest decline of 3.2% in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland, Germany, and Brazil remained the primary sources for Austria's imports of roasted decaffeinated coffee in value terms, accounting for 44.0%, 35.3%, and 7.2% of imports, respectively, and collectively representing 86.5% of total flows.

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

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