Southern Asia: Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Market 2025

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Market Size in Southern Asia

In 2021, the South Asian unroasted decaffeinated coffee market decreased by -3.5% to $X for the first time since 2014, thus ending a six-year rising trend. The total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% 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 +75.9% against 2014 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, unroasted decaffeinated coffee production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% 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 +79.8% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 20%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2021, shipments abroad of unroasted decaffeinated coffee increased by 230% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 281%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, unroasted decaffeinated coffee exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 647% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, India (X tons) was the largest exporter of unroasted decaffeinated coffee in Southern Asia, constituting 100% of total export.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the unroasted decaffeinated coffee exports, with a CAGR of +54.4% from 2012 to 2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of India increased by +17 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the largest unroasted decaffeinated coffee supplier in Southern Asia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India stood at +47.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by 7.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 121%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to -4.3% per year.

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

Unroasted decaffeinated coffee imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, jumping by 38% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 548%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unroasted decaffeinated coffee imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 556% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Nepal (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) represented the main importers of unroasted decaffeinated coffee in 2021, finishing at approx. 30% and 26% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by India (X tons), Afghanistan (X tons) and Sri Lanka (X tons), together achieving a 43% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Bangladesh (with a CAGR of +49.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X), Nepal ($X) and Afghanistan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 81% of total imports.

Bangladesh, with a CAGR of +52.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Afghanistan ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Afghanistan (+6.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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