Unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee market in Peru, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The domestic market for unroasted coffee in Peru grew from 108.4 thousand tons in 2018 to 172.6 thousand tons in 2021. This expansion was supported by the implementation of Peruvian technical standards for green coffee, which established quality requirements and improved commercialization. Low international prices in 2019 made exports less attractive, increasing coffee availability domestically. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 shifted consumption to homes, boosting demand for unroasted coffee for home roasting. In 2021, new technical guidelines for standardization of classification, storage, and labeling further strengthened the domestic supply chain and promotion of specialty coffee.

In 2022, the market contracted to 120.4 thousand tons as record exports, exceeding $1 224 million, and rising international prices due to global supply issues diverted a larger share of production abroad. However, in 2023, the market recovered to 162.4 thousand tons due to improved green coffee production and sustained growth in domestic consumption, fueled by the expansion of specialty cafes and a focus on traceability.

Throughout the period and into 2024, the industry focused on quality enhancement through technical standards, promotion of associativity among producers, and development of the specialty and organic coffee segments. Peru established itself as a leader in organic coffee, with growing demand in international markets. However, concerns about the implementation of EU anti-deforestation regulations in 2024 highlighted ongoing challenges for exports.

Production unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee in Peru

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Peru was among the world's leading producers of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee from 2017 to 2020, ranking 7th globally by production volume.

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

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

Peru's production of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 353.2 thousand tons, marking a slight decrease of 2.8% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 4.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 369.6 thousand tons, which represented the largest annual increase of 9.6%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of Peru's unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 1 060 million US dollars, showing a moderate advance of 6.6% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 8.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 965 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 0.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Peru in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee from Peru

Exports in kind, K t

Peru's volume of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee exports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 213.2 thousand tons, representing an 8.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 13.2%, with an average annual decline of 4.6%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 261.3 thousand tons, which saw a 6.3% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 11.2% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States (24.7% of export volume), Germany (22.2%), and Belgium (9.7%) were the main markets for Peru's unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee exports, together accounting for 56.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, Peru's unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee exports increased in value. In 2020, exports reached 639.9 million US dollars, representing a slight improvement of 0.7% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 9.7%, with an average annual decline of 3.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 635.2 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 6.9%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the United States (26.6% of export value), Germany (22.9%), and Belgium (10.2%) played the leading roles in Peru's unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee exports by value, jointly accounting for 59.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee to Peru

Imports in kind, K t

The import market showed significant volatility during these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2017, with a 156-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Peru imported 0.1 thousand tons of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee, representing a 609.1% increase compared to 2019. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 0.0 thousand tons, which saw the largest decline of 99.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with growth of 1 551.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ecuador and Brazil were the key sources for Peru's unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee imports by volume, jointly accounting for 82.0% of total import flows, while other trading partners were much less significant individually.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

The import data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2017, with a 6.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Peru's unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee imports totaled 0.2 million US dollars, representing a 123.7% increase from the previous year. The lowest import value was recorded in 2018 at 0.0 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 85.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with growth of 161.8%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Brazil (26.7% of import value), India (22.3%), and Ecuador (20.6%) remained the leading sources in Peru's unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee import structure by value, with a combined share of 69.7% of total import flows.

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

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