GCC: Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Market 2025

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Market Size in GCC

In 2021, the GCC unroasted decaffeinated coffee market increased by 37% to $X, rising for the seventh consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption saw a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Production in GCC

In value terms, unroasted decaffeinated coffee production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 83%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Exports

Exports in GCC

In 2021, shipments abroad of unroasted decaffeinated coffee increased by 68% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports continue to indicate a moderate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 78% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unroasted decaffeinated coffee exports soared to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 77%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which recorded 60% of total exports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Kuwait (X tons). All these countries together took near 39% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Kuwait (with a CAGR of +32.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest unroasted decaffeinated coffee supplying countries in GCC were Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Kuwait ($X), together comprising 99% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Kuwait, with a CAGR of +21.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 GCC amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by 59% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+6.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Imports

Imports in GCC

Unroasted decaffeinated coffee imports shrank to X tons in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 93%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unroasted decaffeinated coffee imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 119%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Saudi Arabia (X tons) represented the main importer of unroasted decaffeinated coffee, comprising 67% of total imports. Oman (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons). All these countries together took near 28% share of total imports. Qatar (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Saudi Arabia decreased at an average annual rate of -6.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Oman (+15.5%) and the United Arab Emirates (+11.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in GCC, with a CAGR of +15.5% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Qatar (-3.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Oman (+17 p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (+4.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Saudi Arabia (-22.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported unroasted decaffeinated coffee in GCC, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Oman ($X), with a 6.5% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 4.2% share.

In Saudi Arabia, unroasted decaffeinated coffee imports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Oman (+13.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+7.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 81% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a strong increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+10.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform