Ghana: Green Coffee Market 2025

Green Coffee Market Size in Ghana

In 2022, the Ghanian green coffee market decreased by -19.4% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. Green coffee consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Green Coffee Production in Ghana

In value terms, green coffee production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -4.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 90%. Green coffee production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of coffee (green) in Ghana was estimated at X tons per ha, remaining constant against 2021 figures. In general, the yield recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by 138% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average green coffee yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of coffee (green) were harvested in Ghana; therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green coffee production attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Green Coffee Exports

Exports from Ghana

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of coffee (green) increased by 298% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep contraction. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, green coffee exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Algeria (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of green coffee exports from Ghana, together accounting for 84% of total exports. Mali, India, Burkina Faso, the Czech Republic, Togo and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Burkina Faso (with a CAGR of +60.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for coffee (green) exports from Ghana, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Algeria ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria amounted to -14.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Algeria (+1.2% per year) and the Czech Republic (-17.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average green coffee export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 37% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, green coffee export price decreased by -11.4% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mali ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+17.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Coffee Imports

Imports into Ghana

In 2022, green coffee imports into Ghana contracted significantly to X tons, which is down by -37.6% on the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 107%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green coffee imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 93% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of green coffee to Ghana, with a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, green coffee imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X kg), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire (X kg), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at +21.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+19.8% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (+26.4% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of coffee (green) to Ghana, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled +45.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (+25.4% per year) and South Africa (+25.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average green coffee import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 23% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 105% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+28.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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