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☕️ Europe is the largest coffee consumption market in the world. From 2020 to 2023, Robusta coffee made up around 35% of this market. In 2024, Robusta exports declined due to reduced global production. Despite this, the outlook for Robusta coffee market remains positive. Read the full study on our website ⬇️

Want to know the demand for coffee in the European market? ☕️ Europe is the world’s largest market for green coffee. Within Europe, Germany is the leading buyer, followed by Italy and Belgium. In addition to high-volume commercial grades, the market offers special opportunities for specialty, certified and decaffeinated coffee. Read the full study here ⬇️

Sustainability remains one of the highest priorities for industry stakeholders. 🌿 New EU regulations are shifting the discussion on sustainability from voluntary to mandatory compliance. Moreover, specialty and ready-to-drink coffees are gaining popularity amongst increasingly selective consumers. Read our free tips here ⬇️

Europe is one of the largest and fastest-growing markets for cosmetics in the world. Increasing demand for natural ingredients makes Europe an interesting market for companies seeking to enter the market, such as those selling new and innovative natural ingredients. 🌱 Western European countries, with large consumer markets and important trading hubs, offer the most opportunities for exporters of all kinds of natural ingredients, specifically vegetable and essential oils. ⬇️

The demand for natural ingredients in cosmetics has created exciting opportunities for suppliers in low- and middle income countries. At the same time, the regulations for placing cosmetics on the European market are some of the most strict in the world. Manufacturers and cosmetics brands have to respond to increasing expectations from consumers and governments. This includes higher standards for product safety, as well as for social and environmental responsibility.

Europe has a large food and beverage industry that requires natural additives for various applications. There is an increasing demand among consumers for healthier and more sustainable food ingredients instead of artificial ingredients. 🌱 Stricter EU legislation also plays into this evolution that is driving demand for natural additives, making Europe an interesting market for export companies producing natural sweeteners, emulsifiers, and natural colours, among other things. Read the full report here ⬇️