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📦 Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion

Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion

HS Code:

📦

Overview

The category 'Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion' (HS Code: 0901) encompasses a range of coffee products, including green coffee beans, roasted coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and coffee substitutes. Coffee is one of the most traded agricultural commodities globally, with significant cultural and economic importance. It is primarily grown in tropical regions and consumed worldwide, with major demand in North America, Europe, and increasingly in Asia. The trade includes raw coffee beans (unroasted) for processing as well as finished products like roasted or instant coffee.

Total Trade Volume

USD 36.2 billion

Data from 2022

Source

United Nations Comtrade Database

Tariff Analysis

Average Rate

5.2%

Highest Rate

12% (applied by certain countries on processed coffee products)

Lowest Rate

0% (under free trade agreements like EU-ACP or USMCA)

Common Restrictions

  • Import quotas in some markets to protect domestic industries
  • Strict quality and safety standards (e.g., pesticide residue limits in the EU)
  • Labeling and certification requirements (e.g., fair trade or organic certifications)
  • Anti-dumping duties on specific exporters in certain regions

Market Trends

Rising demand for specialty and organic coffee

Increased focus on sustainable farming practices and premium pricing for certified products, benefiting smallholder farmers in producing countries.

2021-2023

Growth in coffee consumption in Asia-Pacific

Emerging markets like China and India are driving new demand, diversifying export destinations for major producers.

2020-2023

Climate change impacting production

Shifting growing regions and reduced yields in traditional coffee belts due to changing weather patterns, prompting innovation in resilient crop varieties.

2019-2023

Recent Developments

Brazil's Record Coffee Harvest

Brazil reported a record coffee harvest in 2022, driven by favorable weather conditions and technological advancements in farming.

October 2022

Increased global supply, leading to temporary price drops but also intensifying competition for other exporters.

EU Deforestation Regulation

The EU introduced regulations requiring coffee imports to be deforestation-free, with compliance deadlines starting in 2024.

June 2023

Potential trade barriers for non-compliant producers, pushing for sustainable practices but increasing costs for exporters.

Vietnam Expands Processing Capacity

Vietnam invested in domestic coffee processing facilities to export more value-added products like roasted and instant coffee.

March 2023

Shift from raw bean exports to higher-value products, enhancing Vietnam's position in the global market.