Unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee market in ASEAN

Earlier Report Observations

Production of unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee in ASEAN showed consistent growth from 2.6 million tonnes in 2018 to nearly 3 million tonnes by 2022-2023, establishing a solid base for domestic supply. Despite this steady output, the local market volume experienced significant volatility, primarily driven by shifts in export activity. A sharp rise in exports in 2019 reduced the amount available for the regional market, pulling volume down to 1.1 million tonnes.

The market rebounded in the following years but remained influenced by export fluctuations. A substantial decrease in exports in 2023 contributed to a marked expansion of the domestic market, pushing volume to 1.8 million tonnes. Imports played a minor role overall, though they increased in 2024 alongside a recovery in export volumes, underscoring the region's continued strong orientation toward international trade.

Production unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee in ASEAN

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee, 2017-2020

World map of production of unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee, 2017-2020

ASEAN's production of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 2 781 thousand tonnes, marking a 2.6% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 10.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.4%.

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

Exports unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee from ASEAN

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, ASEAN exported 1 540 thousand tonnes of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee, which represents an 8.9% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 14.9%, with an average annual decline of 5.2%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 015 thousand tonnes. That year also saw the largest drop of 43.9%, while 2019 experienced the biggest increase of 66.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure for unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee was quite diversified. Germany accounted for 13.7% of exports, the United States for 11.7%, and Italy for 9.3%. Together, these three countries made up just 34.6% of total flows, with no single nation holding a clearly dominant position.

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 exports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee in value terms have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 2 803 million US dollars, showing a gradual decrease of 9.1% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 34.7%, with an average annual decline of 13.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the partner portfolio for ASEAN's unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee exports in value terms was quite broad. The United States accounted for 15.0% of exports, Germany for 12.9%, and Italy for 8.5%. Combined, these three countries represented only 36.5% of total flows.

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

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

Imports unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee to ASEAN

Imports in kind, K t

The market for unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee imports into ASEAN showed noticeable fluctuations from 2017 to 2020. The lowest point was in 2017, while the peak occurred in 2018, resulting in a 3.3-fold variation between these years. In 2020, imports totaled 68 thousand tonnes, a 6.4% decrease from 2019. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 114 thousand tonnes. That year also saw the largest increase of 233.6%, while 2019 experienced the biggest decline of 35.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of ASEAN's imports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee remained highly diversified. Brazil accounted for 5.7% of imports, Colombia for 3.2%, and China for 2.0%. Together, these three countries made up only 10.9% of total flows, with the remaining 89.1% coming from a wide range of smaller markets.

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's imports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee in value terms reached 530 million US dollars, showing a notable increase of 14.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 2.7%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 0.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 463 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 694 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 33.2% drop, and the biggest increase was in 2018 with a 27.4% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the supplier portfolio for ASEAN's unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee imports in value terms was broad. Brazil accounted for 7.3% of imports, Colombia for 5.8%, and China for 2.6%. Together, these three countries contributed only 15.6% of total import value, while many other nations held smaller but still significant shares.

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

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