South Africa: Decaffeinated Coffee Market 2025

Decaffeinated Coffee Market Size in South Africa

After two years of growth, the South African decaffeinated coffee market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, the total consumption indicated a notable 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. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Decaffeinated Coffee Production in South Africa

In value terms, decaffeinated coffee production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a tangible 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 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. Decaffeinated coffee production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Decaffeinated Coffee Exports

Exports from South Africa

After five years of decline, overseas shipments of decaffeinated coffee increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, decaffeinated coffee exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild descent. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) were the main destinations of decaffeinated coffee exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports. Lesotho, Mauritius, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mauritius (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Botswana ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for decaffeinated coffee exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Namibia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Swaziland, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Botswana was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (X% per year) and Swaziland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average decaffeinated coffee export price 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%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Swaziland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($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.

Decaffeinated Coffee Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of decaffeinated coffee increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt setback. 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 surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt slump. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of decaffeinated coffee imports to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), Colombia ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest decaffeinated coffee suppliers to South Africa, together accounting for X% of total imports. Germany, Vietnam, Peru, the Netherlands, Ethiopia, Brazil, Guatemala, Uganda and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average decaffeinated coffee import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, 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 Guatemala (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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