Coffee, husks, skins and substitutes market in South-eastern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The coffee market in South-eastern Asia began evolving in 2018 with the emergence of a specialty coffee culture in Singapore, where new cafes focusing on high-quality beans and innovative brewing methods started shifting consumer preferences. This period saw production at 2 631 тыс. т and a market volume of 1 702 тыс. т. However, market volume exhibited considerable volatility in subsequent years, declining sharply to 1 054 тыс. т in 2019 following a surge in exports, then recovering to 1 444 тыс. т by 2021 before contracting again to 1 332 тыс. т in 2022, while production maintained steady growth.

By 2023, the market encountered significant external pressures as global coffee prices reached record levels due to adverse weather in major producing countries like Brazil and Vietnam, along with supply chain disruptions. These factors contributed to a slight production decrease to 2 998 тыс. т and encouraged a consumer shift towards home brewing. Simultaneously, the entry of new players such as Fore Coffee and the expansion of international specialty brands like Blue Bottle Coffee in Singapore heightened competition and diversified the market. These dynamics helped drive market volume up to 1 774 тыс. т in 2023. In 2024, sustained supply constraints and robust demand continued to support high price levels, with Singapore's coffee market valued at USD 29.49 million, reflecting its strong café culture and tourism appeal.

Production coffee, husks, skins and substitutes in South-eastern Asia

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 South-eastern Asia has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 2 790 K t, marking a modest year-on-year increase of 2.7%. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 10.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports coffee, husks, skins and substitutes from South-eastern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, South-eastern Asia's exports of coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes totaled 1 591 K t, down 8.8% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 14.2%, averaging a 5.0% annual decline. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 1 050 K t. The sharpest drop occurred in 2018 with a 43.4% decrease, while the largest gain was in 2019 with a 66.2% increase.

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

From 2017 to 2020, South-eastern Asia's coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes reached a wide range of markets. Even the top destinations—Germany, the United States, and Italy—combined accounted for just 34.2% of total exports in volume terms, highlighting the region's diverse export base.

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

World map of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes exports from South-eastern Asia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 2 975 M $ US, showing a moderate 8.6% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value dropped by 33.2%, with an average annual decline of 12.6%.

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

During 2017-2020, the United States (15.1% of export value), Germany (12.5%), and Italy (8.1%) were among the leading buyers of coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes from South-eastern Asia. However, together they represented only 35.7% of total export value, indicating a broadly diversified partner structure.

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

World map of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Imports coffee, husks, skins and substitutes to South-eastern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

The import market for coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes in South-eastern Asia showed volatility during the observed period. Imports peaked in 2018 at 121 K t and hit a low in 2017, with a threefold difference between these years. In 2020, imports stood at 78 K t, reflecting a gradual 4.5% decrease from the previous year. The largest decline was in 2019 at 32.0%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 199.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for imports in volume terms was balanced rather than concentrated. Brazil (5.3% of imports), Colombia (3.0%), and China (2.0%) together accounted for 10.4% of total flows, with many other countries making up the remaining 89.6%.

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

World map of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, South-eastern Asia's imports of coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes in value terms reached 651 M $ US, up 10.0% from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 592 M $ US, while the highest was in 2018 at 805 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 26.5%, and the biggest increase was in 2018 at 23.9%.

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

Over 2017-2020, imports in value terms of coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes to South-eastern Asia were not heavily concentrated. Brazil (6.2% of import value), Colombia (4.8%), and the United States (3.2%) together captured only 14.3% of total flows, underscoring a diverse sourcing pattern.

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

World map of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020