Benelux: Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Market 2025

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux unroasted decaffeinated coffee market totaled $X in 2021, with an increase of 3.8% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +99.0% against 2014 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Production in Benelux

In value terms, unroasted decaffeinated coffee production contracted remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 66%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, shipments abroad of unroasted decaffeinated coffee increased by 15% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 40%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unroasted decaffeinated coffee exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium represented the key exporter of unroasted decaffeinated coffee in Benelux, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. 78% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), constituting a 22% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to unroasted decaffeinated coffee exports from Belgium stood at -12.1%. The Netherlands (-7.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Belgium (-7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest unroasted decaffeinated coffee supplier in Benelux, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

In Belgium, unroasted decaffeinated coffee exports declined by an average annual rate of -6.6% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 62% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 85%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+6.2%).

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, imports of unroasted decaffeinated coffee in Benelux reduced remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of -15.1% against 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 227%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unroasted decaffeinated coffee imports dropped slightly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a slight expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 192%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands dominates imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 94% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), mixing up a 5.5% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the unroasted decaffeinated coffee imports, with a CAGR of +115.4% from 2012 to 2021. Belgium (-23.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the Netherlands increased by +94 percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported unroasted decaffeinated coffee in Benelux, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with an 8.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands totaled +104.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 14% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 14%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+0.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform