Japan: Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Market 2025

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Market Size in Japan

The Japanese unroasted decaffeinated coffee market surged to $X in 2021, with an increase of 48% 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). Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +49.3% against 2018 indices. Unroasted decaffeinated coffee consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2021, the amount of unroasted decaffeinated coffee exported from Japan skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 223% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 3,828%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unroasted decaffeinated coffee exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 3,789%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Micronesia (X tons) was the main destination for unroasted decaffeinated coffee exports from Japan, with a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, unroasted decaffeinated coffee exports to Micronesia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X kg), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR (X kg), with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Micronesia amounted to +35.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+30.4% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (+28.4% per year).

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) remains the key foreign market for unroasted decaffeinated coffee exports from Japan, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Micronesia ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Taiwan (Chinese) totaled +43.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Micronesia (+43.8% per year) and Singapore (+36.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average unroasted decaffeinated coffee export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 52% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a pronounced expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Micronesia ($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 the United States (+20.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2021, the amount of unroasted decaffeinated coffee imported into Japan skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 39% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, unroasted decaffeinated coffee imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +52.8% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 88% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Colombia (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main suppliers of unroasted decaffeinated coffee imports to Japan, with a combined 41% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Ethiopia, Canada, Rwanda, Germany, Tanzania and El Salvador, which together accounted for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +54.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Colombia ($X), Brazil ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest unroasted decaffeinated coffee suppliers to Japan, together comprising 40% of total imports. These countries were followed by Vietnam, Ethiopia, Canada, Rwanda, Germany, Tanzania and El Salvador, which together accounted for a further 19%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Canada, with a CAGR of +45.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average unroasted decaffeinated coffee import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 7.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs 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 Ethiopia ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Rwanda (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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