Uruguay: Non-Decaffeinated Roasted Coffee Market 2025

Non-Decaffeinated Roasted Coffee Market Size in Uruguay

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Uruguayan non-decaffeinated roasted coffee market, when its value increased by 39% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Non-decaffeinated roasted coffee consumption peaked at $X in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Non-Decaffeinated Roasted Coffee Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2021, approx. X tons of roasted coffee (not decaffeinated) were exported from Uruguay; growing by 12% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 1,366%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-decaffeinated roasted coffee exports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 1,248%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) was the main destination for non-decaffeinated roasted coffee exports from Uruguay, accounting for a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, non-decaffeinated roasted coffee exports to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), fivefold. Malaysia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Argentina stood at +45.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (0.0% per year) and Malaysia (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the key foreign market for roasted coffee (not decaffeinated) exports from Uruguay, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Argentina amounted to +52.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (0.0% per year) and Malaysia (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-decaffeinated roasted coffee export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, non-decaffeinated roasted coffee export price increased by +3.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Costa Rica ($X per ton) and Panama ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Argentina ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (+33.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Non-Decaffeinated Roasted Coffee Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2021, the amount of roasted coffee (not decaffeinated) imported into Uruguay skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 30% compared with the previous year. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-decaffeinated roasted coffee imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-decaffeinated roasted coffee to Uruguay, with a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, non-decaffeinated roasted coffee imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil stood at +14.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (-2.5% per year) and Italy (+0.1% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roasted coffee (not decaffeinated) to Uruguay, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil totaled +16.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+0.9% per year) and Argentina (-5.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-decaffeinated roasted coffee import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 3.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 12% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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