Eastern Asia: Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Market 2024

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Market Size in Eastern Asia

After two years of growth, the East Asian unroasted decaffeinated coffee market decreased by -7.4% to $X in 2021. The total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +47.1% against 2015 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, unroasted decaffeinated coffee production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 24%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, overseas shipments of unroasted decaffeinated coffee were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 548%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unroasted decaffeinated coffee exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 461%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 95% of total exports in 2021. The following exporters - South Korea (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) - together made up 4.9% of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +20.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, South Korea (+36.5%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+19.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Korea emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +36.5% from 2012-2021. While the share of South Korea (+2.2 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest unroasted decaffeinated coffee supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 4.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China stood at +19.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Korea (+51.4% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+26.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+10.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, overseas purchases of unroasted decaffeinated coffee increased by 33% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, unroasted decaffeinated coffee imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 51%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

South Korea (X tons) and Japan (X tons) dominates imports structure, together mixing up 96% of total imports. China (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +25.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest unroasted decaffeinated coffee importing markets in Eastern Asia were South Korea ($X), Japan ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 99% share of total imports.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +25.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 South Korea ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+0.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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