Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormRoasted (Not Decaffeinated), Whole Bean
Industry PositionProcessed Agricultural Product
Market
Uzbekistan is an import-dependent market for roasted coffee (HS 090121: roasted coffee, not decaffeinated). In 2023, Uzbekistan imported about USD 3.90 million (about 404.6 tonnes) of HS 090121, with Italy the largest supplier by value, followed by the Russian Federation, Poland, Germany, and Turkey. Import value and volume rose from 2022 (about USD 2.46 million; about 323.1 tonnes), indicating a growing formal import channel for roasted, caffeinated coffee. Because Uzbekistan is landlocked, multi-leg logistics and border processes can extend lead times, increasing freshness/staling risk for roasted whole-bean coffee.
Market RoleNet importer (import-dependent consumer market)
Domestic RoleDomestic consumption market primarily supplied via imports of roasted coffee (HS 090121); domestic roasting/packing activity not quantified in this record
Market GrowthGrowing (2022–2023 (trade-statistics comparison))Import value and volume increased from 2022 to 2023 for HS 090121
SeasonalityYear-round availability driven by imports rather than harvest seasonality.
Specification
Compositional Metrics- Not decaffeinated (caffeinated) per HS 090121 product definition used in trade statistics
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Origin roaster/packer → international transport → multimodal inland transit to Uzbekistan → customs + conformity/sanitary controls as applicable → importer/wholesaler → retail & HoReCa distribution
Temperature- Roasted coffee is not a cold-chain product, but quality is sensitive to heat and humidity during long inland transit; keep dry and away from high temperatures
Atmosphere Control- Oxygen/moisture barrier packaging (often with degassing valve) helps manage staling risk during extended lead times typical for landlocked delivery routes
Shelf Life- Freshness degradation (staling) is a primary quality risk for imported roasted whole beans when lead times are long or storage conditions are hot/humid
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeMultimodal
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighShipments can be blocked or significantly delayed if Uzbekistan requires a sanitary-epidemiological conclusion and/or conformity assessment documentation for the imported roasted coffee product and the importer cannot present the required paperwork and labeling evidence.Before shipment, confirm whether the specific coffee SKU (HS/FEACN classification, pack format) triggers mandatory conformity assessment and sanitary-epidemiological conclusion; prepare contract/shipping documents, labeling samples, and certification files aligned to Uzbekistan portal/service requirements.
Logistics MediumUzbekistan’s landlocked geography and multimodal transit can extend lead times and raise cost volatility, which is operationally significant for roasted coffee freshness and inventory planning.Use packaging that limits oxygen/moisture exposure, plan longer lead times, and diversify routing/transit options through experienced forwarders.
Labor Rights MediumUpstream labor risks (including child labor/forced labor concerns in some coffee origin countries) can create reputational and buyer-compliance risk for importers and brands selling roasted coffee in Uzbekistan.Implement origin-level due diligence (supplier codes, audits where feasible, and traceability to origin/producer group) and avoid sourcing from origins flagged for coffee labor abuses without credible mitigation evidence.
Price Volatility MediumGlobal coffee price volatility can quickly transmit into Uzbekistan’s import costs for roasted coffee, affecting retail pricing and demand elasticity in an import-dependent market.Use hedging/forward-buying where feasible, diversify origins/suppliers, and maintain pricing contingencies tied to global benchmark movements.
Sustainability- Upstream deforestation and biodiversity impacts in coffee origin countries can create reputational/compliance risk for importers marketing “sustainable” coffee
- Climate-driven supply shocks in global coffee origins can transmit price volatility into Uzbekistan’s import-dependent roasted coffee market
Labor & Social- Coffee is a commodity flagged in global due-diligence resources for child labor/forced labor risks in certain origin countries; Uzbekistan importers may need origin-level supplier due diligence depending on sourcing
FAQ
What trade (HS) code best matches roasted, caffeinated coffee beans for Uzbekistan import statistics?Trade statistics commonly use HS 090121 for “roasted coffee, not decaffeinated,” which aligns with roasted caffeinated coffee products (including whole beans). This is the product code used in the Uzbekistan import totals referenced from World Bank WITS (UN Comtrade).
Which countries supplied most of Uzbekistan’s HS 090121 roasted coffee imports in 2023?In 2023, the largest suppliers by import value were Italy (about USD 2.17 million), followed by the Russian Federation, Poland, Germany, and Turkey, according to the World Bank WITS (UN Comtrade) partner breakdown for HS 090121.
What was Uzbekistan’s import scale for roasted, not-decaffeinated coffee in 2023?Uzbekistan imported about USD 3.90 million and about 404,579 kg of HS 090121 (roasted coffee, not decaffeinated) in 2023, according to World Bank WITS (UN Comtrade).
What is the Uzbekistan state-service portal reference for obtaining a sanitary-epidemiological conclusion for imported food products?Uzbekistan’s Unified Interactive Public Services Portal (my.gov.uz) lists the service for issuing a sanitary-epidemiological conclusion for food and agricultural products produced and imported, including a section on required documents for imported products.