Roasted, not decaffeinated coffee market in Belgium

Earlier Report Observations

The volume of the roasted coffee market in Belgium contracted from 36 862 т in 2018 to 28 241 т in 2022. This decline included a significant drop in 2020, influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic which reduced out-of-home consumption and prompted a shift in distribution channels.

Market volume recovered to 35 703 т in 2023, driven by expansion in the specialty and premium coffee segment. Growing demand for high-quality coffee, increased availability through supermarket and hypermarket distribution, and the entry of new artisan roasters with innovative products supported this rebound.

In 2024, market volume dipped to 30 957 т, but the market value rose to 405.8 млн $ США, highlighting a trend toward premiumization. This shift was underpinned by a focus on direct sourcing, controlled roasting processes, sustainable practices like biodegradable packaging, and ongoing legislative frameworks such as excise duties on roasted coffee.

Production roasted, not decaffeinated coffee in Belgium

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Belgium's production of roasted, non-decaffeinated coffee increased in value after two consecutive years of decline. In 2020, output reached 287.4 million US dollars, marking a slight 0.6% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 8.2%, with an average annual decline of 2.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 285.6 million US dollars, while the largest drop occurred in 2018 with a 5.3% decrease.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Belgium produced 38 955 tonnes of roasted, non-decaffeinated coffee, representing a gradual 3.8% year-over-year decline. Over the 2017-2020 period, production volume decreased by 9.4%, with an average annual reduction of 3.2%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 8.1%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019 with a 2.5% rise.

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

Exports roasted, not decaffeinated coffee from Belgium

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Belgium exported 32 253 tonnes of roasted, non-decaffeinated coffee, down 1.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 6%, equating to an average annual decline of 2.0%. The largest drop was recorded in 2018 at 5.4%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019 with a 1.2% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, the Netherlands, and Germany were the leading destinations for Belgium's roasted, non-decaffeinated coffee exports by volume. France accounted for 37.9% of exports, the Netherlands for 32.4%, and Germany for 7.6%. Together, these three countries represented 77.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Belgium's roasted, non-decaffeinated coffee exports were valued at 225.7 million US dollars, showing a moderate 8.1% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 9%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 4.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg were the top destinations for Belgium's roasted, non-decaffeinated coffee exports by value. France accounted for 34.9% of export value, the Netherlands for 30.2%, and Luxembourg for 6.5%. Combined, these three countries represented 71.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports roasted, not decaffeinated coffee to Belgium

Imports in kind, t

Belgium's imports of roasted, non-decaffeinated coffee declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 24 544 tonnes, which is 11.0% lower than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volume decreased by 9.6%, with an average annual decline of 3.3%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 29 819 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 9.8% that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and France were the main sources of roasted, non-decaffeinated coffee imports to Belgium by volume. Germany accounted for 44.9% of imports, the Netherlands for 25.9%, and France for 12.3%. Together, these three countries supplied 83.1% of total import volume.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Belgium's imports of roasted, non-decaffeinated coffee were valued at 227.5 million US dollars, showing a moderate 3.1% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value grew by 14.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.7%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 2.7%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2018 with a 14.5% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Germany, and the Netherlands were the primary suppliers of roasted, non-decaffeinated coffee to Belgium by value. France accounted for 31.5% of import value, Germany for 27.1%, and the Netherlands for 23.1%. Combined, these three countries represented 81.7% of total import value.

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

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