Ecuador: Roasted Decaffeinated Coffee Market 2025

Roasted Decaffeinated Coffee Market Size in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian roasted decaffeinated coffee market expanded notably to $X in 2022, increasing by 5.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Roasted decaffeinated coffee consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Roasted Decaffeinated Coffee Production in Ecuador

In value terms, roasted decaffeinated coffee production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% 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 -4.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Roasted Decaffeinated Coffee Exports

Exports from Ecuador

In 2022, exports of roasted decaffeinated coffee from Ecuador shrank notably to X tons, waning by -16% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 155% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, roasted decaffeinated coffee exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 151%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons) was the main destination for roasted decaffeinated coffee exports from Ecuador, with a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, roasted decaffeinated coffee exports to Chile exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Algeria (X tons), twofold. The United States (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Chile amounted to +9.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Algeria (-4.8% per year) and the United States (-7.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for roasted decaffeinated coffee exported from Ecuador were Chile ($X), Algeria ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 85% share of total exports. Austria, China and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of +37.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average roasted decaffeinated coffee export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -6.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 37%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile ($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 Algeria (+16.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Roasted Decaffeinated Coffee Imports

Imports into Ecuador

In 2022, imports of roasted decaffeinated coffee into Ecuador rose markedly to X tons, surging by 11% compared with 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 222%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, roasted decaffeinated coffee imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 249%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Colombia (X tons) constituted the largest roasted decaffeinated coffee supplier to Ecuador, accounting for a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, roasted decaffeinated coffee imports from Colombia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X kg), fourfold. Spain (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Colombia amounted to -3.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+57.1% per year) and Spain (+7.4% per year).

In value terms, Colombia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roasted decaffeinated coffee to Ecuador, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Colombia totaled -3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+38.4% per year) and Spain (+5.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average roasted decaffeinated coffee import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -3.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Panama (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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