South Africa: Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Market 2024

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Market Size in South Africa

The South African unroasted decaffeinated coffee market rose remarkably to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw prominent growth. Unroasted decaffeinated coffee consumption peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Production in South Africa

In value terms, unroasted decaffeinated coffee production expanded sharply to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Unroasted decaffeinated coffee production peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Exports

Exports from South Africa

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of unroasted decaffeinated coffee decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unroasted decaffeinated coffee exports totaled $X in 2023. In general, exports saw a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, 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 X% share of total exports. Moreover, unroasted decaffeinated coffee exports to Namibia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mauritius (X tons), fourfold. Mozambique (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Namibia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritius (X% per year) and Mozambique (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Namibia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritius (X% per year) and Botswana (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average unroasted decaffeinated coffee export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, unroasted decaffeinated coffee export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Botswana ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Botswana (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unroasted Decaffeinated Coffee Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2023, approx. X tons of unroasted decaffeinated coffee were imported into South Africa; standing approx. at the previous year. In general, imports saw a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unroasted decaffeinated coffee imports shrank to $X in 2023. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2023, 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, the largest unroasted decaffeinated coffee suppliers to South Africa were Colombia ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Burundi ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Tanzania, 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

In 2023, the average unroasted decaffeinated coffee import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% 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 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Burundi ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform