Coffee husks and substitutes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in coffee husks and substitutes was worth $138.3 million in 2024, about 34.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017, and up 12% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $138.3M | 34.5K t |
| 2023 | $123.7M | 34.4K t |
| 2022 | $249.5M | 41.5K t |
| 2021 | $157.3M | 49.6K t |
| 2020 | $126.9M | 36.5K t |
| 2019 | $117.3M | 33.7K t |
| 2018 | $134.9M | 31.7K t |
| 2017 | $109.3M | 21.1K t |
Top coffee husks and substitutes exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 8% of world exports, followed by Italy and Germany. The top three supply 20% between them, out of 154 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $11.2M | 8.1% |
| Italy | $8.7M | 6.3% |
| Germany | $8.4M | 6.1% |
| Tanzania | $7.7M | 5.6% |
| Ethiopia | $7.4M | 5.4% |
| France | $6.5M | 4.7% |
| Honduras | $5.8M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $5.7M | 4.1% |
| South Africa | $5.3M | 3.9% |
| Ireland | $4.6M | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $4.5M | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $4.3M | 3.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Saudi Arabia (10%), the United Kingdom (5%) and Canada (4%). 210 countries imported it, and the top three take 19% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $13.9M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $6.3M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $5.9M | 4.3% |
| Costa Rica | $5.5M | 4% |
| Japan | $4.9M | 3.6% |
| United States | $4.8M | 3.5% |
| Portugal | $4.8M | 3.5% |
| France | $4.1M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $3.2M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 2.3% |
| Namibia | $3.1M | 2.2% |
| New Zealand | $3.0M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $14.42 per kg and Tanzania $2.73 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0901.90: Coffee: husks and skins, coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion. HS 0901 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most coffee husks and substitutes?
The United States exported $11.2 million in 2024, 8% of the world total, followed by Italy (6%) and Germany (6%). In all, 154 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most coffee husks and substitutes?
Saudi Arabia imported $13.9 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom (5%) and Canada (4%). The top three importers together take 19%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in coffee husks and substitutes?
It was worth $138.3 million in 2024, about 34.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $249.5 million. 154 countries reported exports and 210 reported imports.
What is the average price of coffee husks and substitutes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $14.42 per kg and Tanzania $2.73 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for coffee husks and substitutes?
The HS code for coffee husks and substitutes is subheading 0901.90, in chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0901 page.
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