Roasted, not decaffeinated coffee market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

The entry of a new player with the 'O nosso café' brand in 2018 introduced innovative roasted bean coffee offerings, diversifying the market. However, a broader shift toward capsule consumption reduced the relevance of traditional segments like roasted coffee. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 sharply cut away-from-home coffee consumption, leading to a drop in market volume, even as at-home bean coffee use rose. By 2021, despite the ongoing capsule trend, the coffee and tea industry reported value growth, supported by major players such as Delta Cafés.

In 2022, the physical volume of the roasted, not decaffeinated coffee market in Portugal surged by over 50% to 57 994 tons, driven by an 8.3% expansion of the overall coffee market and rising exports. Simultaneously, international coffee prices climbed due to insufficient production, high logistics costs, and speculation, lifting the market value to $503.2 million. New labeling regulations requiring clear product denomination also came into effect. In 2023, while the market's monetary value continued growing to $522.3 million, physical volume fell to 42 480 tons, reflecting the impact of high prices on consumption and global robusta shortages.

In subsequent years, European deforestation legislation requiring coffee origin certification began affecting supply chains and prices, while consumers in Portugal showed increasing preference for sustainable and traceable coffee, influencing producer strategies.

Production roasted, not decaffeinated coffee in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

After declining for two consecutive years, Portugal's production of roasted, non-decaffeinated coffee rebounded in 2021. Output reached 382.4 million US dollars, marking a 9.5% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 5.3%, with an average annual decline of 1.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 349.3 million US dollars, which also saw the steepest drop of 11.8%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Portugal's production of roasted, non-decaffeinated coffee declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, output stood at 40 099 tonnes, representing a moderate decrease of 5.9% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, production fell by 7%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 2.4%. The peak was reached in 2019 with 43 859 tonnes, which also recorded the largest increase of 1.7%.

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

Exports roasted, not decaffeinated coffee from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

Portugal's exports of roasted, non-decaffeinated coffee grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, shipments reached 15 056 tonnes, up 18.0% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 28.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.7%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Portugal's exports of roasted, non-decaffeinated coffee were distributed across a diverse range of partner countries. Spain accounted for 29.6% of exports, France for 9.9%, and Russia for 9.1%. Together, these three markets represented just 48.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Portugal's exports of roasted, non-decaffeinated coffee increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, export value reached 113.3 million US dollars, up 27.8% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 49.4%, with an average annual increase of 14.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 75.6 million US dollars, which also saw a slight decline of 0.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Portugal's exports of roasted, non-decaffeinated coffee in value terms were not heavily concentrated on a few key markets. Spain accounted for 26.9% of export value, France for 11.4%, and the United Kingdom for 6.9%. Combined, these three countries represented only 45.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports roasted, not decaffeinated coffee to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

Portugal's imports of roasted, non-decaffeinated coffee rose for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 13 094 tonnes, up 30.9% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 57.1%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 16.3%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the main sources for Portugal's imports of roasted, non-decaffeinated coffee were Spain, accounting for 41.3% of imports, France with 21.5%, and Italy with 20.8%. Together, these three countries represented 83.5% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Portugal's imports of roasted, non-decaffeinated coffee increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, import value totalled 198.1 million US dollars, up 36.7% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 58.1%, equivalent to an average annual increase of 16.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 121.8 million US dollars, which also saw a decline of 2.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, France, Spain, and Italy stood out as the main sources for Portugal's imports of roasted, non-decaffeinated coffee in value terms. France accounted for 39.8% of import value, Spain for 28.8%, and Italy for 16.9%. Together, these three markets represented 85.5% of total import flows.

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

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