Brazil: Coffee Substitutes Market 2025

Coffee Substitutes Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian coffee substitutes market fell slightly to $X in 2022, which is down by -3.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Coffee Substitutes Production in Brazil

In value terms, coffee substitutes production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -13.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Coffee substitutes production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Coffee Substitutes Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, shipments abroad of coffee substitutes containing coffee decreased by -66.8% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 1,596% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coffee substitutes exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 2,667% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Angola (X tons), Panama (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) were the main destinations of coffee substitutes exports from Brazil, together accounting for 53% of total exports. Marshall Islands, Liberia, the United States, Slovakia, Malta, Bahamas, Hong Kong SAR, Bangladesh, China and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +695.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Angola ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for coffee substitutes containing coffee exports from Brazil, comprising 26% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Panama ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovakia, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Angola amounted to +88.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Panama (+115.8% per year) and Slovakia (+1,473.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average coffee substitutes export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 91% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bangladesh ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovakia (+97.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Coffee Substitutes Imports

Imports into Brazil

For the third consecutive year, Brazil recorded growth in supplies from abroad of coffee substitutes containing coffee, which increased by 194% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 347% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, coffee substitutes imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a notable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 238% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Lebanon (X tons) was the main supplier of coffee substitutes to Brazil, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Lebanon stood at +45.2%.

In value terms, Lebanon ($X) constituted the largest supplier of coffee substitutes containing coffee to Brazil.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Lebanon stood at +45.5%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average coffee substitutes import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -56% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 54% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Lebanon.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Portugal amounted to +94.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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