South Africa: Non-Decaffeinated Roasted Coffee Market 2024

Non-Decaffeinated Roasted Coffee Market Size in South Africa

The South African non-decaffeinated roasted coffee market expanded sharply to $X in 2021, surging by 13% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Non-Decaffeinated Roasted Coffee Production in South Africa

In value terms, non-decaffeinated roasted coffee production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 43%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Decaffeinated Roasted Coffee Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, overseas shipments of roasted coffee (not decaffeinated) increased by 20% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +99.3% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-decaffeinated roasted coffee exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +89.1% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Lesotho (X tons) were the main destinations of non-decaffeinated roasted coffee exports from South Africa, with a combined 84% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Lesotho (with a CAGR of +24.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Botswana ($X), Namibia ($X) and Lesotho ($X) were the largest markets for non-decaffeinated roasted coffee exported from South Africa worldwide, together comprising 80% of total exports.

Lesotho, with a CAGR of +23.6%, 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 2021, the average non-decaffeinated roasted coffee export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 20% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 46% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zimbabwe ($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 Mozambique (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Decaffeinated Roasted Coffee Imports

Imports into South Africa

For the third year in a row, South Africa recorded decline in overseas purchases of roasted coffee (not decaffeinated), which decreased by -26.6% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 19%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-decaffeinated roasted coffee imports amounted to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-decaffeinated roasted coffee imports to South Africa, together accounting for 68% of total imports. These countries were followed by Lebanon, the Netherlands, Belgium and Portugal, which together accounted for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Lebanon (with a CAGR of +86.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roasted coffee (not decaffeinated) to South Africa, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Switzerland amounted to +7.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-5.1% per year) and Germany (+4.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-decaffeinated roasted coffee import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 37% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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