Unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee market in Malaysia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee in Malaysia grew from 104.5 thousand tons in 2018 to 112.4 thousand tons in 2019, driven by increasing consumption among millennials and the rapid expansion of specialty coffee cafes and shops across the country. This period was marked by a cultural shift towards premium, ethically sourced coffee and the entry of new players, which collectively raised overall demand.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 altered consumer behavior and disrupted global supply chains, contributing to a market decline. Strict import controls on green coffee beans under Malaysian quarantine regulations further limited supply in 2021. While new market entrants and a growing specialty segment supported a partial recovery in 2022, high import prices that year affected affordability. The market volume fell sharply to 72.9 thousand tons in 2023, even as trends like home roasting and ready-to-drink products gained traction.

Production unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee in Malaysia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee, 2018-2021

World map of production of unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee, 2018-2021

Malaysia's production of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee saw a two-year period of growth before declining. In 2021, the country produced 4,151 tonnes, marking a 2.1% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 23.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 7.2%. The peak was reached in 2020 with 4,241 tonnes, and that year also recorded the largest increase at 19.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021, t

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Malaysia's production of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee increased for the second year in a row in value terms. In 2021, the output was valued at $13,377,000, representing a 26.6% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production value grew by 34.5%, averaging 10.4% per year. The lowest value was in 2019 at $9,081,000, which also saw the largest decline of 8.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Exports unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee from Malaysia

Exports in kind, K t

The export market for unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee from Malaysia showed significant volatility during these years. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 0.9 thousand tonnes, while the highest was in 2021 at 2.5 thousand tonnes, representing a 2.8-fold difference between the peak and trough. In 2021, exports increased by 32.2% compared to 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 21.7%, and the largest increase was in 2020 at 113.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Singapore, the United States, and Oman consistently led as the top destinations for Malaysia's exports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee in volume terms. Singapore accounted for 27.7% of exports, the United States for 20.4%, and Oman for 13.1%. Together, these three countries made up 61.2% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

The export market in value terms exhibited volatility over the observed period. The lowest value was in 2019 at $2.2 million, while the highest was in 2021 at $8.0 million, a 3.6-fold increase from the low point. In 2021, exports rose by 71.0% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was in 2019 at 32.3%, and the largest increase was in 2020 at 108.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Singapore, the United States, and Oman were the leading buyers of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee from Malaysia in value terms. Singapore held a 23.6% share of exports, the United States 20.2%, and Oman 15.1%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 59.0% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Malaysia in value, 2018-2021

Imports unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee to Malaysia

Imports in kind, K t

Malaysia's imports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee in volume terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 109.7 thousand tonnes, down by 8.3% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 6.5%, averaging a 2.2% annual decline. The peak was in 2019 at 109.7 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 7.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Brazil were the primary sources for Malaysia's imports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee in volume terms. Vietnam contributed 42.0% of imports, Indonesia 32.7%, and Brazil 8.5%. Together, these three countries represented 83.3% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

Malaysia's imports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee in value terms fell for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports amounted to $216.0 million, a decrease of 2.6% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports dropped by 2.5%, with an average annual decline of 0.9%. The highest value was in 2019 at $241.9 million, which also recorded the largest increase of 9.2%, while the largest decline was in 2020 at 8.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Colombia remained the key markets for Malaysia's imports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee in value terms. Vietnam accounted for 32.6% of imports, Indonesia for 26.1%, and Colombia for 14.1%. Combined, these three sources made up 72.8% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Malaysia in value, 2018-2021