Middle East: Roasted Coffee Substitutes Market 2025

Roasted Coffee Substitutes Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern roasted coffee substitutes market dropped to $X in 2021, reducing by -10.3% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% 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 +13.2% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Roasted Coffee Substitutes Production in the Middle East

In value terms, roasted coffee substitutes production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +13.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Roasted Coffee Substitutes Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, approx. X tons of roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes were exported in the Middle East; with an increase of 96% against the year before. Overall, exports recorded a moderate increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, roasted coffee substitutes exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a prominent increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 78% of total exports in 2021. Saudi Arabia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 15% share of total exports. Jordan (X tons) and Palestine (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes exports, with a CAGR of +23.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Jordan (+8.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Palestine experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (-2.1%) and the United Arab Emirates (-4.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (+60 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by -7% and -7.7% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest roasted coffee substitutes supplier in the Middle East, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 5.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 4.2% share.

In Turkey, roasted coffee substitutes exports increased at an average annual rate of +25.7% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-3.1% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+0.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 39% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 53%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Palestine ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($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 (+2.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Roasted Coffee Substitutes Imports

Imports in the Middle East

For the fourth year in a row, the Middle East recorded growth in supplies from abroad of roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, which increased by 12% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 123% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, roasted coffee substitutes imports shrank slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 55% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, namely Jordan, Turkey and Palestine, represented more than half of total import. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Israel (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons). All these countries together took near 29% share of total imports. Qatar (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +52.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Jordan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes in the Middle East, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Palestine ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 14% share.

In Jordan, roasted coffee substitutes imports expanded at an average annual rate of +50.6% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Palestine (+12.9% per year) and Turkey (+18.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -13.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 35%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+6.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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