Roasted decaffeinated coffee market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The roasted decaffeinated coffee market in Finland began to gain traction in 2018, with consumer choice becoming more common and small roasters like Cafetoria expanding the supply of high-quality decaf options. However, market value dipped slightly in 2019 and then fell more substantially in 2020 to 2 835 thousand US dollars, as domestic roasters' deliveries to retail and food service dropped by about 7% and imports of roasted coffee declined by 5%.

A strong recovery followed in 2021, with physical market volume surging to 259.8 tons from 190.1 tons the previous year, while value rose to 3 366 thousand US dollars. The market showed mixed signals in 2022: volume in tons eased to 240.0 tons, but value continued to climb, reaching 3 578 thousand US dollars.

From 2023 onward, wellness trends and growing consumer interest in decaffeinated coffee spurred major player Paulig to launch new decaf products like Juhla Mokka Ilta and Café Los Angeles, using the chemical-free Swiss Water Process. That year, market value advanced to 3 697 thousand US dollars. In 2024, further quality improvements and the introduction of new premium decaf brands such as Lucaffé Decaffeinato and Arcaffe Kuz, alongside continued marketing by Paulig focused on well-being and sleep quality, helped drive market volume to 301.3 tons and value to 4 427 thousand US dollars.

Production roasted decaffeinated coffee in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Finland's production of roasted decaffeinated coffee declined after two years of growth. In 2020, output was valued at 2 544 K $ US, marking a notable 10.3% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 3 291 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 10.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Exports roasted decaffeinated coffee from Finland

Exports in kind, kg

Roasted decaffeinated coffee exports from Finland declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, shipments totaled 91 kg, representing a 71.9% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 91.9%, equating to an annualized decline of 56.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Norway, Japan, and Estonia were the key destinations for Finland's roasted decaffeinated coffee exports in volume terms. Norway accounted for 48.3% of exports, Japan for 17.8%, and Estonia for 15.8%, together making up 82.0% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Roasted decaffeinated coffee exports from Finland declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports were recorded at 2.8 K $ US, showing a sharp 77.6% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 91.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 56.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Norway, Japan, and Estonia were the primary buyers of roasted decaffeinated coffee from Finland in value terms. Norway represented 44.7% of exports, Japan 22.3%, and Estonia 13.3%, jointly accounting for 80.3% of total export value.

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

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

Imports roasted decaffeinated coffee to Finland

Imports in kind, kg

The market showed significant volatility during these years. Imports peaked in 2018 at 85 006 kg and reached their lowest point in 2019 at 3 548 kg, resulting in a 24-fold variation between these years. In 2020, imports totaled 23 421 kg, up by 560.1% year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 95.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Sweden, and Switzerland were the main sources of roasted decaffeinated coffee imports to Finland in volume terms. Germany accounted for 49.6% of imports, Sweden for 23.4%, and Switzerland for 10.5%, together representing 83.6% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports peaked in 2018 at 909.0 K $ US and fell to their lowest point in 2020 at 293.8 K $ US, a gap of 3.1 times. In 2020, imports amounted to approximately 293.8 K $ US, corresponding to a 28.4% year-over-year decline. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 118.0%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 54.9%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Germany, Sweden, and Switzerland led as suppliers of roasted decaffeinated coffee to Finland in value terms. Germany accounted for 43.9% of imports, Sweden for 18.2%, and Switzerland for 17.7%, with their combined share reaching 79.8% of total import value.

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

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