Unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee market in Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee opened the period at 2 973 thousand tons in 2018, a level supported by a rapid doubling of coffee shop outlets over the preceding years and the successful market entry of international chains like Starbucks, which stimulated broader consumption. This expansionary environment shifted in 2019, with the market volume contracting to 2 484 thousand tons.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 significantly altered consumption patterns, driving a surge in home coffee preparation that helped lift the market to 2 626 thousand tons. Growth continued into 2021, reaching 2 946 thousand tons, fueled by strengthening consumer preference for premium, sustainable coffee and the expansion of the roasted coffee segment. After a moderation to 2 820 thousand tons in 2022, the market saw its largest volume of the period at 3 248 thousand tons in 2023, driven by the aggressive expansion of budget coffee brands capturing local cafes, the arrival of overseas premium brands in major cities, and accelerating technological innovations such as AI baristas and smart coffee machines.

Production unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee in Asia

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

Asia's production of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 3 230 K t, marking a 1.5% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 8.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.8%.

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

Exports unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee from Asia

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Asia's exports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee totaled 1 486 K t, down 5.2% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 10.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.8%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 930 K t. That year also saw the largest decline of 44.2%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019 with a 68.6% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Asia's exports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee were spread across many partner countries. Germany accounted for 14.2% of exports, the United States for 11.5%, and Italy for 8.9%. Together, these three countries represented only 34.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Asia's exports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee in value terms have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 2 981 M $ US, an 8.6% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value dropped by 33.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.8%.

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

An analysis of export values from 2017 to 2020 reveals a broad distribution across numerous markets. The United States accounted for 14.7% of export value, Germany for 13.6%, and Italy for 8.1%. Combined, these three countries made up just 36.3% of total flows, while the remaining 63.7% was distributed among other partners.

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

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

Imports unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee to Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Asia's imports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 881 K t, showing a modest 1.4% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volumes grew by 13.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.4%.

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

The import market for unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee in Asia from 2017 to 2020 was diverse. Brazil accounted for 26.5% of imports, Colombia for 10.0%, and Ethiopia for 8.0%. Together, these three countries represented just 44.5% of total import flows, with the remaining 55.5% shared among many other nations.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year decline, Asia's imports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee in value terms increased in 2020. Imports stood at 2 952 M $ US, up 1.2% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 8.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 916 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 8.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Asia's imports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee in value terms were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. Brazil accounted for 25.8% of import value, Colombia for 12.8%, and Ethiopia for 10.0%. Combined, these three countries made up just 48.6% of total import flows.

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

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