HS Code:
The 'Not Decaffeinated' category, typically associated with coffee products under HS Code 0901.11, refers to coffee beans that have not undergone the decaffeination process. This category is a significant segment of the global coffee trade, representing a major commodity in international markets. It includes various types of unroasted, green coffee beans primarily sourced from tropical regions. The trade of not decaffeinated coffee is influenced by factors such as climatic conditions, geopolitical stability in producing regions, and consumer preferences for natural, unprocessed coffee products.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately 10.5 million metric tons
Data from 2022
Source
International Coffee Organization (ICO) and UN Comtrade Database
3.8 million metric tons
36% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
1.7 million metric tons
16% of total trade of total trade
Stable
1.2 million metric tons
11% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
0.7 million metric tons
7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
0.5 million metric tons
5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
15% (imposed by certain countries on non-preferential trade partners)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as EU-ACP or USMCA)
Rising demand for specialty coffee
Increased focus on high-quality, single-origin not decaffeinated coffee beans, driving up prices for premium products and benefiting exporters like Colombia and Ethiopia.
2021-2022
Sustainability and ethical sourcing
Growing consumer preference for sustainably sourced coffee has led to higher demand for certifications like Rainforest Alliance, impacting trade practices and costs for producers.
2020-2022
Climate change challenges
Adverse weather patterns in key producing regions have led to supply fluctuations, affecting global trade volumes and prices.
2019-2022
Brazil reported a record coffee harvest in 2022, boosting global supply of not decaffeinated coffee and stabilizing prices after years of volatility.
September 2022
Increased availability has benefited importing countries but put pressure on smaller producers competing on price.
The European Union introduced new regulations requiring proof that coffee imports are not linked to deforestation, affecting major exporters.
June 2023
Potential trade barriers for non-compliant producers, with increased compliance costs but long-term benefits for sustainable practices.
Vietnam announced initiatives to enhance value-added processing of coffee domestically, potentially reducing raw not decaffeinated coffee exports.
March 2023
May shift trade dynamics, with reduced raw bean exports and increased processed coffee trade in the future.