Roasted, not decaffeinated coffee market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018, the Danish roasted coffee market was characterized by conservative consumption patterns dominated by mainstream and economy segments, with four large suppliers controlling over 80% of sales. However, a gradual shift toward specialty, organic, and decaffeinated coffee began, supported by small micro-roasters investing in quality and freshness. Climate change impacts on coffee harvests in producing countries like Brazil started to exert upward pressure on bean prices, even as market volume grew slightly to 32 873 t by 2019.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 made consumers more frugal, reducing demand and contributing to a market volume drop to 30 291 t. Logistic disruptions, including ship shortages and new trucking rules, raised costs and pushed coffee prices higher. Inflation became a significant factor in 2021, further elevating prices despite a marginal decline in volume to 29 971 t, while demand for sustainable and organic coffee continued to rise.

In 2022, coffee prices surged by 13.4% year-on-year due to compounded climate effects, logistic challenges, and increased demand. The to-go coffee segment doubled its sales over five years, reflecting changing consumption habits. Market volume recovered to 32 074 t, but value jumped sharply to $225.9 million. Subsequently, volume softened to 29 856 t by 2024, yet market value kept climbing to $236.1 million, supported by sustained price levels and a gradual premiumization trend.

Production roasted, not decaffeinated coffee in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Denmark's production of roasted, not decaffeinated coffee increased in value terms. In 2021, output was valued at 93 630 thousand US dollars, marking a moderate rise of 8.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 6.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 86 654 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 11.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Denmark in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Denmark's production volume of roasted, not decaffeinated coffee declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, 14 058 tonnes were produced, showing a small decline of 0.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production decreased by 12%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports roasted, not decaffeinated coffee from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Denmark's exports of roasted, not decaffeinated coffee increased in volume. In 2021, exports stood at 7 953 tonnes, up by 60.4% relative to the prior year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 42.9%, with an annualized rate of 12.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 4 959 tonnes, following the largest decline of 6.7% in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Lithuania, and Iceland were the principal destinations for Denmark's exports of roasted, not decaffeinated coffee in volume terms. Sweden accounted for 22.9% of exports, Lithuania for 18.3%, and Iceland for 15.4%, jointly making up 56.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

Denmark's exports of roasted, not decaffeinated coffee increased in value for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 89.3 million US dollars, up by 62.4% year-on-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 85.8%, with an annualized rate of 22.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 46.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 2.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Data from 2018 to 2021 show that Denmark's exports of roasted, not decaffeinated coffee in value terms were not heavily concentrated on a few key destinations. Sweden accounted for 19.2% of exports, Lithuania for 14.0%, and Iceland for 12.5%, jointly representing 45.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2021

Imports roasted, not decaffeinated coffee to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

Denmark imported 23 866 tonnes of roasted, not decaffeinated coffee in 2021, equivalent to a rise of 13.2% relative to the prior year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 11.4%, with an annualized rate of 3.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 21 093 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 4.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Germany, and Poland continued to be the main suppliers of roasted, not decaffeinated coffee to Denmark in volume terms. Sweden accounted for 41.8% of imports, Germany for 37.7%, and Poland for 6.4%, jointly taking 86.0% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

Denmark's imports of roasted, not decaffeinated coffee increased in value for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 149.9 million US dollars, indicating a significant advance of 20.4% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 19.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 119.3 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 5.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, three main markets—Sweden, Germany, and Poland—together absorbed 77.0% of total imports in value terms of roasted, not decaffeinated coffee to Denmark.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2021