Chile: Green Coffee Market Overview 2021

Green Coffee Market Size in Chile

The Chilean green coffee market expanded modestly to $X in 2019, increasing by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Green Coffee Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2019, overseas shipments of coffee (green) decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the sixth year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green coffee exports declined sharply to $X in 2019. Overall, exports showed slight growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tonnes) was the main destination for green coffee exports from Chile, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK totaled +X%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) also remains the key foreign market for green coffee exports from Chile.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average green coffee export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to +X% per year.

Green Coffee Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2019, approx. X tonnes of coffee (green) were imported into Chile; jumping by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2011 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green coffee imports dropped to $X in 2019. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Brazil (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of green coffee to Chile, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, green coffee imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Viet Nam (X tonnes), fourfold. Peru (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Viet Nam (+X% per year) and Peru (-X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of green coffee to Chile, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Viet Nam ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Colombia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Viet Nam (+X% per year) and Colombia (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average green coffee import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per tonne), while the price for Viet Nam ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for coffee (green) in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of green coffee consumption in 2019 were the U.S. (1.5M tonnes), Germany (876K tonnes) and Brazil (780K tonnes), together comprising 30% of global consumption. Italy, Indonesia, Japan, Viet Nam, Spain, Colombia, Ethiopia, France, China and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

What are the largest producers of coffee (green) in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of green coffee production in 2019 were Brazil (3M tonnes), Viet Nam (1.7M tonnes) and Colombia (885K tonnes), with a combined 55% share of global production. Indonesia, Ethiopia, Honduras, Peru, India, Uganda, China, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Lao People's Democratic Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

What are the leading suppliers of coffee (green) to Chile?

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In value terms, Brazil ($18M) constituted the largest supplier of green coffee to Chile, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Viet Nam ($4.6M), with a 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Colombia, with a 4.3% share.

What are the leading importers of coffee (green) from Chile?

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In value terms, the UK ($246K) remains the key foreign market for green coffee exports from Chile.

What is the average export price for coffee (green) in Chile?

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In 2019, the average green coffee export price amounted to $4,238 per tonne, shrinking by -16.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for coffee (green) in Chile?

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In 2019, the average green coffee import price amounted to $1,889 per tonne, reducing by -14.7% against the previous year.