MERCOSUR: Market for Coffee (Decaffeinated or Roasted) 2023

Market Size for Coffee (Decaffeinated or Roasted) in MERCOSUR

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the MERCOSUR decaffeinated or roasted coffee market, when its value increased by 8.1% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, saw a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 8.6% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Coffee (Decaffeinated or Roasted) in MERCOSUR

In value terms, decaffeinated or roasted coffee production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 9.4%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Coffee (Decaffeinated or Roasted)

Exports in MERCOSUR

Decaffeinated or roasted coffee exports was estimated at X tons in 2021, increasing by 4.3% against 2020. Total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +25.7% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, decaffeinated or roasted coffee exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +31.2% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil was the largest exporter of coffee (decaffeinated or roasted) in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. 57% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons) and Peru (X tons), together generating a 42% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of +7.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Colombia ($X) and Peru ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +7.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a mild decline. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while Brazil ($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 (-0.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Coffee (Decaffeinated or Roasted)

Imports in MERCOSUR

Decaffeinated or roasted coffee imports surged to X tons in 2021, growing by 27% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, decaffeinated or roasted coffee imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and Chile (X tons) represented roughly 68% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Venezuela (X tons) and Argentina (X tons), together making up a 22% share of total imports. The following importers - Peru (X tons), Paraguay (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) - each amounted to a 6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of +19.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Chile ($X) and Argentina ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 88% share of total imports. Venezuela, Peru, Uruguay and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.8%.

Among the main importing countries, Venezuela, with a CAGR of +21.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, rising by 3.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 18%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Venezuela (+2.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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