Exporting speciality coffee to Europe

Exporting specialty coffee to Europe requires a lot of hard work and knowledge. To help you prepare CBI provides market information with trends which offer opportunities in the European market for exporting specialty coffee. From information about buyer requirements and certifications when exporting specialty coffee, to main market segments and distribution channels for exporting specialty coffee as well as information about the competition.

The market for specialty coffee in Europe has grown in recent years. It is expected to continue growing in the coming years. Within the specialty market, coffee suppliers compete mainly on quality, sustainability and long-term relationships. Direct trade relations with small roasters open up interesting opportunities that may lead to better margins of exporting specialty coffee. It has become essential in the specialty segment to tell the story behind your coffee. This includes its origin and other environmental and social sustainability aspects of exporting specialty coffee. Nevertheless, the specialty coffee sector is still much smaller than the mainstream coffee sector.