Roasted decaffeinated coffee market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German roasted decaffeinated coffee market underwent notable shifts from 2018 to 2024. A sharp contraction in 2019 was followed by a rebound in 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic boosted at-home consumption. During this period, the implementation of the EU Food Information Regulation (LMIV) introduced clearer ingredient and allergen labeling requirements for packaged coffee, affecting how products were presented to consumers.

Market expansion continued through 2021 and 2022, fueled by growing consumer acceptance. Industry reports highlighted a doubling of decaffeinated coffee's market share by 2022 compared to the previous year. Simultaneously, amendments to the German Packaging Act that took effect in July 2021 imposed new marking rules for single-use plastic packaging, adding to production costs for manufacturers.

The market stabilized in 2023 amid rising costs, as soaring raw coffee import prices led to a 35.8% increase in the price of roasted decaffeinated coffee in foreign trade. By 2024, prices jumped another 45.2%, the highest annual rise in Germany, while the EU Deforestation-Free Regulation entered force, mandating due diligence declarations for coffee bean imports. Concurrently, the segment of single-serve 'mixtures' grew by 6%, reflecting changing consumption patterns.

Production roasted decaffeinated coffee in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two years of decline, Germany's production of roasted decaffeinated coffee in monetary terms showed a recovery. In 2020, output reached 61 347 thousand US dollars, marking a modest increase of 4.6% compared to 2019. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 29.3%, which translates to an average annual decline of 10.9%. The lowest point was in 2019, with a value of 58 665 thousand US dollars, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2018, at 19.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Germany's production of roasted decaffeinated coffee in physical terms continued to decline for the third year in a row. In 2020, output stood at 15 693 tonnes, reflecting a slight decrease of 0.8% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production dropped by 16%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.6%.

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

Exports roasted decaffeinated coffee from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's exports of roasted decaffeinated coffee in physical terms grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, shipments abroad totaled 10 047 tonnes, representing a strong increase of 10.2% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 51.5%, averaging an annual growth rate of 14.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, Belgium, and Spain were the top buyers of roasted decaffeinated coffee from Germany in physical terms, accounting for 19.8%, 13.8%, and 13.4% of exports, respectively. Together, they made up just 47.0% of total exports, highlighting a broadly diversified partner base.

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 exports of roasted decaffeinated coffee in monetary terms rose for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 52.1 million US dollars, up 6.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 9.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 46.3 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 3.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's export structure in value terms remained highly diversified. France, Belgium, and Italy were the leading markets, contributing 16.4%, 12.7%, and 12.4% of exports, respectively. Combined, they accounted for only 41.5% of total flows, with the remaining 58.5% spread across numerous 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 decaffeinated coffee to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Following a two-year downturn, Germany's imports of roasted decaffeinated coffee in physical terms rebounded. In 2020, import volume reached 2 322 tonnes, up 45.0% from 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 43.6%, averaging an annual decline of 17.4%. The lowest point was in 2019 at 1 601 tonnes, which also experienced the sharpest drop of 38.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Switzerland, Italy, and the Netherlands dominated Germany's imports of roasted decaffeinated coffee in physical terms, with shares of 53.2%, 21.2%, and 10.1%, respectively. Together, they comprised 84.6% 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

After two years of contraction, Germany's imports of roasted decaffeinated coffee in monetary terms saw a significant upturn. In 2020, imports totaled 30.6 million US dollars, a dramatic increase of 44.3% from 2019. Despite this, over the 2017-2020 period, imports plummeted by 73.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -35.6%. The minimum value was in 2019 at 21.2 million US dollars, which also recorded the largest decline of 60.8%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Switzerland dominated Germany's imports of roasted decaffeinated coffee in value terms, accounting for 79.1% of the total. The remaining volume was distributed among many countries, each with smaller individual shares.

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

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