Coffee, husks, skins and substitutes market in ASEAN

Earlier Report Observations

The ASEAN coffee market volume stood at 1 700 thousand tonnes in 2018. It dropped sharply to 1 055 thousand tonnes in 2019 as exports surged, supported by the promotion of coffee festivals and the development of processing factories which boosted overseas shipments.

Market volume recovered to 1 271 thousand tonnes in 2020, driven by growing domestic demand for specialty coffee and a slight decline in exports. The expansion continued in 2021, reaching 1 437 thousand tonnes, fueled by the rise of coffee shops and consumer preference for premium blends.

After a minor dip to 1 360 thousand tonnes in 2022 due to high coffee prices encouraging exports, the market expanded significantly to 1 770 thousand tonnes in 2023. This growth coincided with the entry of new players and segments, while export volumes eased.

Production coffee, husks, skins and substitutes in ASEAN

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of coffee, husks, skins and substitutes, 2017-2020

World map of production of coffee, husks, skins and substitutes, 2017-2020

Coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes production in ASEAN has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, ASEAN produced 2,781 K t of these products, marking a 2.6% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 10.5%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 3.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in ASEAN in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports coffee, husks, skins and substitutes from ASEAN

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, ASEAN exported 1,588 K t of coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes, representing a modest contraction of 8.7% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 14.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.0%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1,045 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 43.5%, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 66.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from ASEAN in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the United States, and Italy were significant buyers of coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes from ASEAN, accounting for 13.4%, 11.8%, and 9.0% of exports in kind, respectively. However, their combined share reached only 34.2% of total exports, with the remaining 65.8% distributed among numerous other trading partners.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from ASEAN in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

ASEAN's export value of coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 2,963 M US dollars, which is 8.5% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 33.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -12.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from ASEAN in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

During 2017–2020, exports in value terms of coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes from ASEAN were spread across many countries. The United States, Germany, and Italy accounted for 15.0%, 12.5%, and 8.2% of exports in value terms, respectively, but together they represented only 35.7% of total flows, indicating a diverse export market.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from ASEAN in value, 2017-2020

Imports coffee, husks, skins and substitutes to ASEAN

Imports in kind, K t

The import market for coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes in ASEAN showed volatility during these years. Imports bottomed in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 2.9-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, imports reached 79 K t, showing a modest contraction of 7.3% compared to the previous year. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 122 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 30.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 189.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to ASEAN in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes were supplied to ASEAN from many different markets. Even the largest destinations—Brazil, Colombia, and China—together represented only 10.4% of total imports in kind, highlighting the fragmented nature of the import sources.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to ASEAN in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, ASEAN imported approximately 650 M US dollars of coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes, marking a strong increase of 10.3% compared to 2019. The minimum import value was recorded in 2019 at 590 M US dollars, while the maximum was in 2018 at 804 M US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 26.6%, and the largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 23.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to ASEAN in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Over 2017–2020, Brazil, Colombia, and the United States were the largest suppliers of coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes to ASEAN in value terms, accounting for 6.2%, 4.9%, and 3.2% of imports, respectively. However, they were not dominant, as together they represented only 14.3% of total imports, with the rest coming from a wide range of smaller partners.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to ASEAN in value, 2017-2020