Uruguay: Market for Coffee (Decaffeinated or Roasted) 2025

Market Size for Coffee (Decaffeinated or Roasted) in Uruguay

The Uruguayan decaffeinated or roasted coffee market rose modestly to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Coffee (Decaffeinated or Roasted) in Uruguay

In value terms, decaffeinated or roasted coffee production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Decaffeinated or roasted coffee production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Coffee (Decaffeinated or Roasted)

Exports from Uruguay

For the eleventh consecutive year, Uruguay recorded growth in shipments abroad of coffee (decaffeinated or roasted), which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, decaffeinated or roasted coffee exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of decaffeinated or roasted coffee exports from Uruguay, together accounting for X% of total exports. Chile, Malaysia, Taiwan (Chinese), Guatemala, Singapore and Panama lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Guatemala (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Argentina ($X), Brazil ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for decaffeinated or roasted coffee exported from Uruguay worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Chile, Malaysia, Taiwan (Chinese), Guatemala, Singapore and Panama lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Guatemala, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average decaffeinated or roasted coffee export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Panama ($X per ton) and Guatemala ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Argentina ($X per ton) and Malaysia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coffee (Decaffeinated or Roasted)

Imports into Uruguay

In 2022, approx. X tons of coffee (decaffeinated or roasted) were imported into Uruguay; rising by X% on 2021. In general, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, decaffeinated or roasted coffee imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest decaffeinated or roasted coffee supplier to Uruguay, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, decaffeinated or roasted coffee imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold. Argentina (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Italy ($X) and Argentina ($X) were the largest decaffeinated or roasted coffee suppliers to Uruguay, together accounting for X% of total imports. Colombia, the UK, the United States and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average decaffeinated or roasted coffee import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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