In 2023, Italy led the European tea and coffee processing industry with 2.54 thousand enterprises, followed by France (0.721) and Germany (0.561). Smaller markets, such as Luxembourg and Iceland, reported modest numbers, with 0.008 and 0.012 thousand enterprises, respectively. Italy showed the largest year-on-year growth at 24.09%, while Croatia was the only country experiencing a decline (-0.49%). Over the past five years, countries like Finland, Austria, and Denmark exhibited significant compound annual growth rates (CAGR), indicating robust expansion in these markets.
Future trends to watch involve increasing consumer interest in specialty and sustainable teas and coffees, which could stimulate diversification and growth in enterprises, particularly in emerging markets. The shift towards digital transformation and e-commerce in tea and coffee processing will also be significant, posing both challenges and opportunities for established companies and new entrants.
Top countries in Tea and Coffee Processing Number of Enterprises by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Enterprises) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 2,540 | 2023 | +3.5% | +24.09% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 721 | 2023 | +2.12% | +3.4% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 561 | 2023 | +5.06% | +8.16% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 344 | 2023 | +8.86% | +11.68% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 289 | 2023 | +1.4% | +0.56% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 261 | 2023 | +7.85% | +10.01% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 237 | 2023 | +2.16% | +1.59% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 150 | 2023 | +6.38% | +9.11% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 149 | 2023 | +1.36% | +3.41% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 144 | 2023 | +2.13% | +4.06% | View data |
