Roasted, not decaffeinated coffee market in Ireland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the market for roasted coffee in Ireland was supported by a growing number of specialty coffee shops and increasing consumer preference for premium options over traditional instant coffee, which elevated consumption value. This expansion of gourmet coffee culture included local players like Harmon scaling up operations. However, in 2020, the market size contracted, coinciding with the closure of the flagship Bewleys store in Dublin, a major market player, highlighting challenges for some traditional operators despite a noted rise in at-home consumption.

A sharp market recovery occurred in 2021, fueled by heightened consumer demand for ethical and environmentally sustainable coffee, which increased the value of purchases. The following year saw a slight market dip, but the segment for instant and convenient coffee formats, including offerings from specialists like Nespresso, continued to grow, supported by a diversification of distribution channels into online and convenience stores.

The market surged again in 2023, primarily driven by increased competition from coffee capsules and pods, which revitalized the roasted coffee segment, alongside the development of micro-roasters and specialty cafes focusing on traceability and innovative blends. In 2024, the market stabilized near its peak, as new regulations like the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and rising green coffee costs were balanced by persistent consumer preference for specialty, ethical, and high-quality coffee products.

Production roasted, not decaffeinated coffee in Ireland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Ireland's production of roasted, non-decaffeinated coffee declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 6,887 thousand US dollars, marking a 47.7% drop from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2020, production decreased by 78%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 39.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Ireland produced 254.9 tonnes of roasted, non-decaffeinated coffee, reflecting a sharp reduction of 66.2% compared to 2019.

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

Exports roasted, not decaffeinated coffee from Ireland

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Ireland's exports of roasted, non-decaffeinated coffee increased in 2020. Shipments reached 3,327 tonnes, showing a moderate year-on-year rise of 7.1%. The lowest level was recorded in 2019 at 3,108 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 7.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, virtually all of Ireland's exports of roasted, non-decaffeinated coffee in volume terms went to the United Kingdom, which accounted for 98.3% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Ireland's exports of roasted, non-decaffeinated coffee were valued at 23,008 thousand US dollars, representing a 16.4% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 5.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 19,763 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 10.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the export market was highly concentrated, with the United Kingdom alone responsible for 95.2% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports roasted, not decaffeinated coffee to Ireland

Imports in kind, t

Ireland's imports of roasted, non-decaffeinated coffee increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volumes reached 16,714 tonnes, a 153.8% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports surged by 365.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 66.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and the United Kingdom were the dominant sources for Ireland's imports of roasted, non-decaffeinated coffee in volume terms, jointly accounting for 81.8% of total flows, while other markets made up the remainder.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Ireland's imports of roasted, non-decaffeinated coffee rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 69,332 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 7.3% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 81.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 21.9%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the three largest markets for Ireland's imports in value terms were the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Germany, which together accounted for 85.8% of total flows.

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

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