South Africa: Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Market 2024

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Market Size in South Africa

The South African unroasted decaffeinated coffee market reduced to $X in 2021, dropping by -1.7% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +56.6% against 2014 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Production in South Africa

In value terms, unroasted decaffeinated coffee production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -2.7% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 51% against the previous year. Unroasted decaffeinated coffee production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Exports

Exports from South Africa

After four years of decline, shipments abroad of unroasted decaffeinated coffee increased by 4.2% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 93%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unroasted decaffeinated coffee exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X tons) was the main destination for unroasted decaffeinated coffee exports from South Africa, accounting for a 40% share of total exports. Moreover, unroasted decaffeinated coffee exports to Namibia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Botswana (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Swaziland (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Namibia amounted to -17.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Botswana (-19.0% per year) and Swaziland (-2.5% per year).

In value terms, Namibia ($X), Botswana ($X) and Mauritius ($X) were the largest markets for unroasted decaffeinated coffee exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined 68% share of total exports.

Mauritius, with a CAGR of +13.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 2021, the average unroasted decaffeinated coffee export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 62% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Swaziland (+10.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, overseas purchases of unroasted decaffeinated coffee increased by 7.7% 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 abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 143%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unroasted decaffeinated coffee imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 95% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Tanzania (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Peru (X tons) were the main suppliers of unroasted decaffeinated coffee imports to South Africa, with a combined 88% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Tanzania (with a CAGR of +138.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest unroasted decaffeinated coffee suppliers to South Africa were Colombia ($X), Peru ($X) and Tanzania ($X), together comprising 77% of total imports. China, Germany, Congo, Indonesia, Brazil and Uganda lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +167.0%, 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

In 2021, the average unroasted decaffeinated coffee import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 114% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guatemala (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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