Eastern Asia: Roasted Coffee Substitutes Market 2025

Roasted Coffee Substitutes Market Size in Eastern Asia

The East Asian roasted coffee substitutes market declined slightly to $X in 2021, which is down by -3.7% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% 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 +3.8% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Roasted Coffee Substitutes Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, roasted coffee substitutes production declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +3.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Roasted Coffee Substitutes Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes were exported in Eastern Asia; with an increase of 7.9% compared with the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, roasted coffee substitutes exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 49%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

China was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached 58% of total exports. South Korea (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Japan (X tons). All these countries together took near 42% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to roasted coffee substitutes exports from China stood at -1.9%. At the same time, Japan (+37.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Japan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +37.7% from 2012-2021. South Korea experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Japan (+14 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while China saw its share reduced by -14.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Korea ($X), Japan ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Japan, with a CAGR of +33.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 21% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 26% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while China ($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 (+0.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Roasted Coffee Substitutes Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes increased by 16% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 75%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, roasted coffee substitutes imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Korea (X tons) represented the major importer of roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, making up 71% of total imports. Japan (X tons) took a 14% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by China (10%). Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into South Korea increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, China (+22.4%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+21.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +22.4% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Japan (-14.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Korea (+23 p.p.), China (+9 p.p.) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+2.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Japan saw its share reduced by -35.4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, South Korea ($X), Japan ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 91% share of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +23.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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, picking up by 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by 30%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+5.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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