South Africa: Roasted Decaffeinated Coffee Market 2025

Roasted Decaffeinated Coffee Market Size in South Africa

After two years of growth, the South African roasted decaffeinated coffee market decreased by -10.9% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Roasted decaffeinated coffee consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Roasted Decaffeinated Coffee Production in South Africa

In value terms, roasted decaffeinated coffee production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 17%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Roasted Decaffeinated Coffee Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of roasted decaffeinated coffee was finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, roasted decaffeinated coffee exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a perceptible expansion. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X tons) was the main destination for roasted decaffeinated coffee exports from South Africa, accounting for a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, roasted decaffeinated coffee exports to Botswana exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Namibia (X tons), threefold. Swaziland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Botswana amounted to +1.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (+2.9% per year) and Swaziland (-0.0% per year).

In value terms, Botswana ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for roasted decaffeinated coffee exports from South Africa, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Namibia ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Swaziland, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Botswana totaled +3.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (+10.9% per year) and Swaziland (+1.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average roasted decaffeinated coffee export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 22% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($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 (+25.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Roasted Decaffeinated Coffee Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of roasted decaffeinated coffee increased by 5.3% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after six years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, roasted decaffeinated coffee imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main suppliers of roasted decaffeinated coffee imports to South Africa, with a combined 86% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +11.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roasted decaffeinated coffee to South Africa, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Switzerland was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-4.2% per year) and the Netherlands (-0.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average roasted decaffeinated coffee import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 4.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 27%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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