Iran: Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Market 2025

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Market Size in Iran

The Iranian unroasted decaffeinated coffee market soared to $X in 2021, surging by 51% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption continues to indicate a significant expansion. Unroasted decaffeinated coffee consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2021, shipments abroad of unroasted decaffeinated coffee decreased by -83.7% to X kg, falling for the sixth year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, exports faced a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 59% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unroasted decaffeinated coffee exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a dramatic decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 56%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan (X kg) was the main destination for unroasted decaffeinated coffee exports from Iran, with a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, unroasted decaffeinated coffee exports to Afghanistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Oman (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Afghanistan totaled -25.5%.

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for unroasted decaffeinated coffee exports from Iran, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Afghanistan totaled -26.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (-44.7% per year) and Oman (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average unroasted decaffeinated coffee export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -24.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 5.5%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Afghanistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($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 Afghanistan (-1.1%).

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2021, the amount of unroasted decaffeinated coffee imported into Iran surged to X tons, jumping by 32% compared with 2020. In general, imports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 2,009% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, unroasted decaffeinated coffee imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 1,201% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main supplier of unroasted decaffeinated coffee to Iran, with a 94% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy (X tons), with a 3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at +122.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+71.2% per year) and India (+13.2% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of unroasted decaffeinated coffee to Iran, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 3.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at +73.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+46.4% per year) and India (+9.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average unroasted decaffeinated coffee import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 28% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (-2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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