HS Code:
The Decaffeinated category primarily includes decaffeinated coffee products, such as decaffeinated green coffee (HS Code: 0901.12) and decaffeinated roasted coffee (HS Code: 0901.22). These products cater to a growing segment of health-conscious consumers who seek to reduce caffeine intake while still enjoying the flavor and experience of coffee. The decaffeination process typically involves methods like solvent-based extraction, water processing, or carbon dioxide extraction to remove caffeine from coffee beans. This category is a significant niche within the broader coffee market, influenced by consumer trends toward wellness and dietary preferences.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $2.5 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database, International Coffee Organization (ICO)
$600 million USD
24% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$550 million USD
22% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$300 million USD
12% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$250 million USD
10% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$200 million USD
8% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
12% (imposed by certain developing markets for processed decaffeinated coffee)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-US trade policies or WTO commitments)
Rising demand for organic decaffeinated coffee
Increased market share for organic-certified products, pushing producers to adopt sustainable decaffeination methods like water processing
2021-2023
Growth in specialty decaf coffee segment
Higher value addition for exporters focusing on premium and artisanal decaf blends, particularly in North America and Europe
2020-2022
Technological advancements in decaffeination
Improved quality and flavor retention in decaf coffee, boosting consumer acceptance and market growth
2019-2023
The European Union introduced stricter regulations on chemical residues in decaffeinated coffee, mandating lower thresholds for solvents used in the process.
January 2023
Exporters to the EU market must invest in cleaner technologies or switch to non-chemical methods, potentially increasing production costs but ensuring market access.
Major coffee brands in the US launched new lines of decaffeinated ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages, targeting younger demographics and on-the-go consumers.
June 2022
This development has spurred import demand for processed decaf coffee, benefiting key exporters like Brazil and Colombia.
Brazil, a leading coffee exporter, announced investments in sustainable decaffeination facilities using CO2 extraction to meet global demand for eco-friendly products.
March 2023
This positions Brazil as a leader in sustainable decaf coffee, potentially increasing its market share in environmentally conscious regions like Europe.