SADC: Decaffeinated Coffee Market 2025

Decaffeinated Coffee Market Size in SADC

In 2022, the SADC decaffeinated coffee market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Decaffeinated Coffee Production in SADC

In value terms, decaffeinated coffee production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Decaffeinated Coffee Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, shipments abroad of decaffeinated coffee was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, decaffeinated coffee exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to decaffeinated coffee exports from South Africa stood at X%. Tanzania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest decaffeinated coffee supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

In South Africa, decaffeinated coffee exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while South Africa stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%).

Decaffeinated Coffee Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of decaffeinated coffee imported in SADC declined slightly to X tons, which is down by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, decaffeinated coffee imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Botswana represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. South Africa (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Namibia (X%) and Lesotho (X%). Swaziland (X tons), Angola (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

Botswana was also the fastest-growing in terms of the decaffeinated coffee imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mauritius (X%), Angola (X%) and Lesotho (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Swaziland (X%), South Africa (X%) and Namibia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Botswana (X p.p.), Angola (X p.p.) and Mauritius (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Swaziland, Namibia and South Africa saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest decaffeinated coffee importing markets in SADC were South Africa ($X), Botswana ($X) and Namibia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Mauritius, Swaziland, Lesotho and Angola lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Mauritius, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform