MERCOSUR: Roasted Decaffeinated Coffee Market 2025

Roasted Decaffeinated Coffee Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR roasted decaffeinated coffee market totaled $X in 2022, growing by 2.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Roasted Decaffeinated Coffee Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, roasted decaffeinated coffee production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 12%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Roasted Decaffeinated Coffee Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of roasted decaffeinated coffee, when their volume decreased by -9% to X tons. In general, exports showed a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, roasted decaffeinated coffee exports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 65% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Colombia prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 82% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), constituting a 9.9% share of total exports. The following exporters - Peru (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) - each resulted at a 7.8% share of total exports.

Exports from Colombia decreased at an average annual rate of -22.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Peru (+20.7%) and Brazil (+8.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Peru emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +20.7% from 2012-2022. Ecuador experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Brazil (+9.4 p.p.), Peru (+4 p.p.) and Ecuador (+3.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Colombia saw its share reduced by -17.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Colombia ($X) remains the largest roasted decaffeinated coffee supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with a 6.4% share.

In Colombia, roasted decaffeinated coffee exports decreased by an average annual rate of -21.6% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (+12.3% per year) and Peru (+22.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 8.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 26%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Roasted Decaffeinated Coffee Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

Roasted decaffeinated coffee imports fell to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -2.9% against the year before. Total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +12.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, roasted decaffeinated coffee imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +48.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Brazil was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for 45% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tons) and Argentina (X tons), together constituting a 43% share of total imports. Uruguay (X tons) and Peru (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +10.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported roasted decaffeinated coffee in MERCOSUR, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 17% share.

In Brazil, roasted decaffeinated coffee imports expanded at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+10.9% per year) and Argentina (+5.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 36% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild reduction. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+3.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform