Tea & Coffee Processing in Germany - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
Frankfurt, Germany
Last Updated: August 2024
WZ C10.83DERevenue
€5.8bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
€XXX.Xm
Employees
10,865
Businesses
64
Wages
€XXX.Xm
Tea & Coffee Processing in Germany industry analysis
For many consumers, coffee and tea are staple foods that are always bought, regardless of product prices or net household income. In the period from 2019 to 2024, turnover in the coffee and tea processing industry grew by an average of 2.7% per year. In order to contain the spread of the coronavirus, cafés and restaurants had to remain closed at times in 2020 and 2021, which had a negative impact on sales of coffee and tea in the catering industry and the turnover generated in this market. However, some industry players were able to compensate for this with increased sales of coffee in food retail. In the current year, sales are expected to grow by 4.4% to 5.8 billion euros due to the increase in consumer prices for coffee.The commodity prices for coffee and tea have a major influence on the industry's development. The majority of industry turnover is generated with coffee products, which is why the global market price for green coffee plays a key role. Due to weather-related crop failures, the price of coffee is sometimes subject to strong fluctuations, which affects the raw material costs of industry players. If cost increases can be passed on to the downstream sectors via sales prices, this tends to lead to higher sales. However, if it is not possible to pass them on in full, market players must be prepared for lower profit margins. Over the past five years, industry sales have been supported primarily by the continuing rise in net household income and the increase in health awareness among consumers. Against this backdrop, demand for high-quality products, fair trade coffee, tea and organic coffee has increased. In addition, tea consumption has risen due to consumers' increasing health awareness.In the period from 2024 to 2029, industry turnover is expected to increase by 0.3% per year to 5.9 billion euros. As both out-of-home consumption and private consumption of coffee and tea are likely to increase in the coming years, IBISWorld expects not only sales growth but also a slight increase in the number of companies operating in the industry.
Trends and Insights
- In the last five years, industry sales have increased mainly due to the growth in net household income and the increase in health awareness among consumers. As a result, demand for high-quality products such as organic coffee beans has increased.
- In future, environmentally conscious consumers could demand fewer capsules, as they generate a relatively large amount of plastic waste. Some manufacturers are trying to counteract this by developing biodegradable capsules.
- The majority of coffee and tea product manufacturers are located in the northern federal states. This is mainly due to the proximity to the most important ports.
- The tea segment has developed particularly positively in recent years. Tea producers can gain a competitive edge by offering as many unusual varieties and flavours as possible.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 2.7 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €5.8bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Despite the market power of supermarkets and discounters, coffee manufacturers are increasing their product prices
- The most important customers of coffee and tea product manufacturers are supermarkets and discounters. They have a particularly strong negotiating position when negotiating prices with manufacturers, as the concentration in the food retail sector is very high and there are therefore only a few, but very large players.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
New flavours and increasing health awareness are boosting tea consumption
- More and more consumers are attaching importance to a healthy diet. Herbal teas are often used as a remedy for health complaints and illnesses. The continuing health trend, which has even been intensified by the pandemic, is therefore having a positive effect on sales of herbal and fruit teas.
Biggest companies in the Tea & Coffee Processing in Germany
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 |
|---|---|---|
Jacobs Douwe Egberts B. V. | 1,421.0 | |
Tchibo GmbH | 729.0 | |
Melitta Group Management GmbH & Co. KG | 511.0 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Tea & Coffee Processing in Germany
Products & Services
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Filter coffee, Coffee capsules and pods and Whole beans. Filter coffee is the largest segment of the Tea & Coffee Processing in Germany.
Trends and Insights
Despite new preparation methods, filter coffee is still the Germans' favourite coffee product
- Filter coffee is coffee that has already been roasted and finely ground.
- More insights available in the full report
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Competitors
- Soft Drink & Bottled Water Production in Germany
Complementors
- Coffee, Tea & Spices Wholesaling in Germany
- Supermarkets in Germany
- Cafés & Ice-Cream Parlours in Germany
International industries
- Coffee Production in the US
- Tea Production in the US
- Coffee & Tea Production in Canada
- Tea, Coffee and Other Food Manufacturing in Australia
- Tea Processing in the UK
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
This sector includes the roasting, grinding and decaffeination of coffee as well as the production of coffee and coffee substitute products such as soluble coffee or coffee extract and concentrate. The industry's activities also include the production of tea, herbal tea, mate and extracts and preparations made from tea or mate.
What's included in this industry?
Filter coffeeCoffee capsules and podsWhole beansHerbal teasSoluble coffeeCompanies
Jacobs Douwe Egberts B. V.Tchibo GmbHMelitta Group Management GmbH & Co. KGPurchase this report to view all 6 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
ACRYLAMIDPREFERENTIAL AGREEMENTRAW COFFEEIndustry Code
WZ 10.83 - Tea & Coffee Processing in Germany
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
In the last five years, industry sales have increased mainly due to the growth in net household income and the increase in health awareness among consumers. As a result, dema...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
In future, environmentally conscious consumers could demand fewer capsules, as they generate a relatively large amount of plastic waste. Some manufacturers are trying to coun...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
The majority of coffee and tea product manufacturers are located in the northern federal states. This is mainly due to the proximity to the most important ports.
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Europe, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
The tea segment has developed particularly positively in recent years. Tea producers can gain a competitive edge by offering as many unusual varieties and flavours as possibl...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Sustainability certifications from the Rainforest Alliance and Fairtrade are an important factor in realising the sustainability goals of many industry players. Consumers hav...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Jacobs Douwe Egberts B. V.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Tchibo GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Melitta Group Management GmbH & Co. KG's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 3 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Jacobs Douwe Egberts B. V., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Tchibo GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Melitta Group Management GmbH & Co. KG, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 3 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Café sales growth offers growth potential for coffee processors. During the coronavirus pandemic, cafés had to close temporarily, which led to a sharp decline in their coffee...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
The profit margin has declined over the past five years. The turnover of coffee and tea processors has increased less than costs over the past five years.
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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Our analysts start with official, verified and publicly available sources of data to build the most accurate picture of each industry. Analysts then leverage their expertise and knowledge of the local markets to synthesize trends into digestible content for IBISWorld readers. Finally, each report is reviewed by one of IBISWorld’s editors, who provide quality assurance to ensure accuracy and readability.
IBISWorld relies on human-verified data and human-written analysis to compile each standard industry report. We do not use generative AI tools to write insights, although members can choose to leverage AI-based tools within the platform to generate additional analysis formats.
What data sources do IBISWorld analysts use?
Each industry report incorporates data and research from government databases, industry-specific sources, industry contacts, and our own proprietary database of statistics and analysis to provide balanced, independent and accurate insights.
Key data sources in Germany include:
- German Federal Statistics Office (Destatis)
- European Statistics Office (Eurostat)
- United Nations Comtrade
Analysts also use industry specific sources to complement catch-all sources, although their perspective may focus on a particular organization or representative body, rather than a clear overview of all industry operations. However, when balanced against other perspectives, industry-specific sources provide insights into industry trends.
These sources include:
- Industry and trade associations
- Industry federations or regulators
- Major industry players annual or quarterly filings
Finally, IBISWorld’s global data scientists maintain a proprietary database of macroeconomic and demand drivers, which our analysts use to help inform industry data and trends. They also maintain a database of statistics and analysis on thousands of industries, which has been built over our more than 50-year history and offers comprehensive insights into long-term trends.
How does IBISWorld forecast its data?
IBISWorld’s analysts and data scientists use the sources above to create forecasts for our proprietary datasets and industry statistics. Depending on the dataset, they may use regression analysis, multivariate analysis, time-series analysis or exponential smoothing techniques to project future data for the industry or driver. Additionally, analysts will leverage their local knowledge of industry operating and regulatory conditions to impart their best judgment on the forecast model.
IBISWorld prides itself on being a trusted, independent source of data, with over 50 years of experience building and maintaining rich datasets and forecasting tools. We are proud to be the keystone source of industry information for thousands of companies across the world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Tea & Coffee Processing industry in Germany in 2024?
The market size of the Tea & Coffee Processing industry in Germany is €5.8bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Tea & Coffee Processing in Germany industry in 2024?
There are 64 businesses in the Tea & Coffee Processing industry in Germany, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.8 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Tea & Coffee Processing industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Tea & Coffee Processing industry in Germany has been growing at a CAGR of 2.7 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Tea & Coffee Processing industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Tea & Coffee Processing industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Tea & Coffee Processing market in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Tea & Coffee Processing market in Germany are Jacobs Douwe Egberts B. V., Tchibo GmbH and Melitta Group Management GmbH & Co. KG
What does the Tea & Coffee Processing in Germany include?
Filter coffee and Coffee capsules and pods are part of the Tea & Coffee Processing industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Tea & Coffee Processing in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in Germany is Jacobs Douwe Egberts B. V..
How competitive is the Tea & Coffee Processing industry in Germany?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Tea & Coffee Processing industry in Germany.
