Unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee market in the Philippines

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the Philippine market for unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee contracted from 100 633 t to 79 392 t. This decline was primarily driven by a sharp drop in imports, which fell from 40 337 t to 18 860 t, aligning with the goals of the government's Philippine Coffee Industry Roadmap 2017-2022 to reduce import dependence. The roadmap promoted plantation expansion and technology adoption to boost local output, although domestic production remained steady at around 60 000 t.

After 2021, the market recovered to 86 962 t by 2023 as imports rebounded to 27 082 t. This import growth coincided with the launch of the new Philippine Coffee Industry Roadmap 2021-2025 and sustained consumer demand for specialty coffee, which increased consumption. In 2023, the Philippines remained a net importer, with import value rising by nearly 7% due to higher prices and demand outstripping local supply.

Throughout the period, regulatory developments such as the 2022 adoption of Philippine National Standards for green coffee bean sorting and updated FDA labeling requirements influenced product quality and compliance. Additionally, growing consumer preference for premium and specialty coffee, particularly in home brewing, provided ongoing support for market activity.

Production unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee in the Philippines

In kind, 2017-2020, t

The Philippines was among the world's leading producers of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee from 2017 to 2020, ranking 19th globally by production volume.

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

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

After a two-year decline, the Philippines' production of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee increased in 2020. That year, the country produced 60 641 tons, marking a 1.0% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 2.3%, which translates to an annualized decline of 0.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 60 044 tons, while the largest drop occurred in 2018 with a 2.8% decrease.

Annual dynamics of production in the Philippines in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee from the Philippines

Exports in kind, t

The export market displayed volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 16 tons, then surged to a peak of 89 tons in 2020, representing a 5.6-fold increase. In 2020, exports grew by 462.8% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 4.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Japan and the United States were the primary buyers of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee from the Philippines, together accounting for 93.5% of total exports in volume. Other destinations each held relatively small shares.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Exports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee from the Philippines increased for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 208 thousand US dollars, a sharp rise of 51.9% compared to 2019. Between 2018 and 2020, exports grew by 88.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 23.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Philippines in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In value terms from 2017 to 2020, Japan and the United States dominated as export destinations, jointly capturing 86.4% of total flows, while other markets accounted for the remainder.

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

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

Imports unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee to the Philippines

Imports in kind, t

The import market showed volatility over the observed period. Imports hit their minimum in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee to the Philippines totaled 25 102 tons, down by 28.5% from the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 40 337 tons, with the largest increase that year at 81.7%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Vietnam was the key partner for imports in volume, representing 91.8% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, imports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee to the Philippines reached 74 668 thousand US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 21.8%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 51.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 14.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 81 939 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 66.1% and the largest decline in 2019 at 25.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Philippines in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, imports in value terms were almost entirely tied to Vietnam, which accounted for 90.1% of total flows.

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

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