Chile: Roasted Decaffeinated Coffee Market 2025

Roasted Decaffeinated Coffee Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2022, shipments abroad of roasted decaffeinated coffee increased by 900% to X kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X kg in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, roasted decaffeinated coffee exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X kg) was the main destination for roasted decaffeinated coffee exports from Chile, accounting for a approx. 68% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled -45.6%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for roasted decaffeinated coffee exports from Chile.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled -20.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average roasted decaffeinated coffee export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 2.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 124%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2014 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +46.6% per year.

Roasted Decaffeinated Coffee Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2022, the amount of roasted decaffeinated coffee imported into Chile dropped significantly to X tons, with a decrease of -26.1% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, roasted decaffeinated coffee imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 90%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) were the main suppliers of roasted decaffeinated coffee imports to Chile, together accounting for 67% of total imports. Switzerland, Spain, Ecuador, China and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +42.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest roasted decaffeinated coffee suppliers to Chile were Switzerland ($X), Italy ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 70% of total imports. These countries were followed by Colombia, Spain, Ecuador, China and Brazil, which together accounted for a further 22%.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +39.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average roasted decaffeinated coffee import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 44% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, roasted decaffeinated coffee import price increased by +30.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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