South Africa: Market for Coffee (Decaffeinated or Roasted) 2024

Market Size for Coffee (Decaffeinated or Roasted) in South Africa

The South African decaffeinated or roasted coffee market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Coffee (Decaffeinated or Roasted) in South Africa

In value terms, decaffeinated or roasted coffee production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Decaffeinated or roasted coffee production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Coffee (Decaffeinated or Roasted)

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, exports of coffee (decaffeinated or roasted) from South Africa shrank rapidly to X tons, with a decrease of X% against 2021. In general, exports saw a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, decaffeinated or roasted coffee exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Lesotho (X tons) were the main destinations of decaffeinated or roasted coffee exports from South Africa, together comprising X% of total exports. Swaziland, Mozambique, Mauritius, Zambia and Zimbabwe lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mauritius (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Botswana ($X), Namibia ($X) and Lesotho ($X) constituted the largest markets for decaffeinated or roasted coffee exported from South Africa worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Swaziland, Mozambique, Mauritius, Zambia and Zimbabwe lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Mauritius, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average decaffeinated or roasted coffee export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($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 Mozambique (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coffee (Decaffeinated or Roasted)

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of coffee (decaffeinated or roasted) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, decaffeinated or roasted coffee imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest decaffeinated or roasted coffee supplier to South Africa, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, decaffeinated or roasted coffee imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Switzerland (X tons), twofold. Lebanon (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (X% per year) and Lebanon (X% per year).

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), Italy ($X) and Lebanon ($X) were the largest decaffeinated or roasted coffee suppliers to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Germany, Colombia, Belgium, Vietnam, Portugal and Ethiopia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 average decaffeinated or roasted coffee import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, decaffeinated or roasted coffee import price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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