France: Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Market 2025

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Market Size in France

The French unroasted decaffeinated coffee market rose modestly to $X in 2021, increasing by 4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Production in France

In value terms, unroasted decaffeinated coffee production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, overseas shipments of unroasted decaffeinated coffee decreased by -27.6% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 283% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unroasted decaffeinated coffee exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 148% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2020, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of unroasted decaffeinated coffee exports from France, with a combined 53% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, French Polynesia, Luxembourg, New Caledonia, Mali, Spain, Lebanon, Poland and Kuwait lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for New Caledonia (with a CAGR of +242.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Switzerland ($X) and French Polynesia ($X) constituted the largest markets for unroasted decaffeinated coffee exported from France worldwide, with a combined 48% share of total exports. The UK, Belgium, New Caledonia, Luxembourg, Mali, Spain, Poland, Kuwait and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

New Caledonia, with a CAGR of +206.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average unroasted decaffeinated coffee export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 56% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was French Polynesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Imports

Imports into France

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of unroasted decaffeinated coffee decreased by -25.7% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 88%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unroasted decaffeinated coffee imports contracted notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 126%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main suppliers of unroasted decaffeinated coffee imports to France, together accounting for 91% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +44.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of unroasted decaffeinated coffee to France, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled -16.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+33.3% per year) and Mexico (+2.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average unroasted decaffeinated coffee import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 6.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 20%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+13.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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