Kuwait: Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Market 2025

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Market Size in Kuwait

After six years of growth, the Kuwaiti unroasted decaffeinated coffee market decreased by -1.8% to $X in 2021. Overall, the total consumption indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +88.7% against 2014 indices. Unroasted decaffeinated coffee consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Production in Kuwait

In value terms, unroasted decaffeinated coffee production fell slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2021, exports of unroasted decaffeinated coffee from Kuwait contracted dramatically to X tons, with a decrease of -29.4% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 1,068% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unroasted decaffeinated coffee exports fell to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 1,435%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for unroasted decaffeinated coffee exports from Kuwait, accounting for a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, unroasted decaffeinated coffee exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Saudi Arabia (X kg), with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Qatar totaled +52.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+31.8% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-2.2% per year).

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for unroasted decaffeinated coffee exports from Kuwait, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Qatar amounted to +40.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+0.6% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+17.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average unroasted decaffeinated coffee export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 25% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+19.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2021, unroasted decaffeinated coffee imports into Kuwait skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 152% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 1,809%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unroasted decaffeinated coffee imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 2,102%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, India (X tons) constituted the largest unroasted decaffeinated coffee supplier to Kuwait, with a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, unroasted decaffeinated coffee imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India amounted to +8.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+12.9% per year) and Italy (+18.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest unroasted decaffeinated coffee suppliers to Kuwait were Vietnam ($X), Italy ($X) and India ($X), together comprising 65% of total imports. The United States, Saudi Arabia, the UK, the Netherlands, France, Yemen and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +85.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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, picking up by 25% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 84%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+65.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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