Roasted, not decaffeinated coffee market in Norway

Earlier Report Observations

The Norwegian roasted coffee market saw its value decline from 346.8 million USD in 2018 to 310.5 million USD in 2019. During this period, industry efforts were focused on quality and sustainability, with Norsk Kaffeinformasjon (NKI) promoting higher standards across the supply chain. Producers also invested in gentle, chemical-free decaffeination methods to improve the appeal of decaffeinated coffee, reflecting a broader shift toward premium offerings. By 2020, the market began to recover, reaching 315.1 million USD, supported by growing consumer interest in specialty coffee segments, including new products like decaffeinated espresso introduced by roasters such as Nord Oslo.

Market value expanded significantly to 384.6 million USD by 2022, aided by increased health awareness among consumers, with research highlighting the positive health effects of coffee consumption. The earlier trend of digitalization, including the introduction of AI-powered coffee robots in 2021, continued to influence distribution and sales channels. Growth continued moderately to 391.9 million USD in 2023, and the market stabilized at 391.8 million USD in 2024, while the industry monitored potential future impacts of European regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) on coffee bean imports.

Production roasted, not decaffeinated coffee in Norway

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2020, Norway's output of roasted, not decaffeinated coffee was valued at 253.5 million US dollars, representing a slight increase of 0.9% compared to the previous year. Production reached its lowest point in 2019 at 251.1 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 10.9% occurring that same year. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, overall production decreased by 10.1%, which translates to an annualized rate of decline of 3.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Norway in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

In 2020, Norway produced 728.1 thousand tonnes of roasted, not decaffeinated coffee, marking a decrease of 1.5% from the previous year. Production peaked in 2019 at 739.0 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase of 7.6% recorded that year. From 2018 to 2020, production grew by 6%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 2.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Norway in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports roasted, not decaffeinated coffee from Norway

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.6-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Norway's volume of roasted, not decaffeinated coffee exports was 692 tonnes, down by 24.1% compared to 2020. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 912 tonnes, while the largest increase of 117.1% occurred in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark, Sweden, and the United Kingdom were the leading destinations for Norway's exports of roasted, not decaffeinated coffee in volume terms. Denmark accounted for 38.3% of exports, Sweden for 18.3%, and the United Kingdom for 10.9%. Together, these three countries represented 67.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year period of growth, Norway's exports of roasted, not decaffeinated coffee declined in 2021. That year, exports amounted to 5 124 thousand US dollars, down by 12.2% compared to 2020. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 5 837 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 68.9% occurring in 2019. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 72.8%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 20.0%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands were the main destinations for Norway's exports of roasted, not decaffeinated coffee in value terms. Denmark accounted for 31.5% of exports, Sweden for 16.4%, and the Netherlands for 12.0%. Collectively, these three countries made up 60.0% of total export value.

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

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

Imports roasted, not decaffeinated coffee to Norway

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Norway's imports of roasted, not decaffeinated coffee increased in 2021. That year, imports totaled 7 347 tonnes, up by 4.3% compared to 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 7 044 tonnes, with the largest decline of 2.7% occurring that same year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Brazil, and Switzerland were the primary suppliers of roasted, not decaffeinated coffee to Norway in volume terms. Sweden accounted for 43.7% of imports, Brazil for 15.5%, and Switzerland for 9.7%. Together, these three countries comprised 68.8% of total import volumes.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Norway's imports of roasted, not decaffeinated coffee increased for the second consecutive year in 2021. That year, imports amounted to approximately 77 213 thousand US dollars, up by 14.6% compared to 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 64 410 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 5.0% occurring that year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 13.9%, which translates to an annualized rate of increase of 4.4%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Switzerland, and Brazil formed the core of Norway's imports of roasted, not decaffeinated coffee in value terms. Sweden accounted for 27.3% of imports, Switzerland for 23.0%, and Brazil for 12.7%. Collectively, these three countries represented 63.0% of total import flows.

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

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