Unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee market in Thailand

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for unroasted coffee in Thailand experienced significant fluctuations. After a sharp drop in 2019 to 65 thousand tons, the market rebounded to 82 thousand tons in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic played a key role, as consumers shifted to brewing coffee at home, boosting domestic demand and leading to increased imports to meet consumption needs.

Between 2021 and 2023, the market stabilized around 80 thousand tons. Rising coffee imports from 2019 onward helped maintain supply despite declining local production. During this period, regulatory changes that simplified the process of opening cafes, along with the expansion of specialty coffee and ready-to-drink (RTD) segments, stimulated demand. Hot weather conditions further increased consumption of cold coffee beverages.

In 2024, import volumes remained high at over 61 thousand tons. Innovations showcased at Thailand Coffee Fest 2024 and continued easing of cafe licensing regulations through digital systems supported market dynamism. However, climate-related challenges affected local coffee cultivation, highlighting the market's reliance on imports.

Production unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee in Thailand

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand ranked 29th globally in the production of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee.

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

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

In 2020, Thailand produced 22 483 tonnes of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee, marking a significant decline of 14.9% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 13.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -4.6%. The peak production occurred in 2019 at 26 424 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 11.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Thailand in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee in Thailand was valued at 147.9 million US dollars, reflecting a substantial drop of 16.5% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 2.3%, with a CAGR of -0.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 144.4 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 177.1 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual rise of 22.7%.

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

Exports unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee from Thailand

Exports in kind, t

The export market showed an unstable trend during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 156 tonnes and peaked in 2018 at 468 tonnes, resulting in a threefold variation. In 2020, Thailand's exports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee stood at 290 tonnes, representing an 85.5% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 66.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada, the United States, and Japan consistently led the country structure of exports in kind, accounting for 32.2%, 30.9%, and 14.9% of exports, respectively. Together, they made up 78.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations over the period. The highest value was recorded in 2018, while the lowest occurred in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.7 times. In 2020, Thailand's exports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee totaled 1.9 million US dollars, indicating a dramatic rise of 82.1% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was 1.0 million US dollars in 2019, and the maximum was 2.9 million US dollars in 2018, with the largest decline of 63.4% also in 2019.

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

During 2017-2020, Canada, the United States, and Japan formed the main cluster of markets for exports in value terms, with shares of 34.3%, 29.0%, and 18.6%, respectively. Collectively, they accounted for 81.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee to Thailand

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Thailand imported 59 614 tonnes of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee, up by 53.3% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 7.6%, with a CAGR of 2.5%. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 38 884 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2018 at 62 650 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 37.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam clearly dominated as the supplier of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee to Thailand, accounting for 100.0% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year contraction, foreign supplies of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee to Thailand increased. In 2020, import value amounted to 98.6 million US dollars, which is 49.7% higher than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 23.5%, with a CAGR of -8.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 65.9 million US dollars, and the largest decline of 44.8% also occurred in that year.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Vietnam remained the dominant and nearly sole destination for imports in value terms of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee to Thailand, holding a share of 100.0%.

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

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