Africa: Green Coffee Market 2024

Green Coffee Market Size in Africa

The African green coffee market expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Green Coffee Production in Africa

In value terms, green coffee production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Ethiopia (X tons), Uganda (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Ethiopia (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average green coffee yield in Africa dropped to X kg per ha, shrinking by X% compared with the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of coffee (green) in Africa rose to X ha, increasing by X% compared with 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Green Coffee Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of coffee (green) exported in Africa contracted slightly to X tons, shrinking by X% compared with 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, green coffee exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together generating X% of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Tanzania (X%) and Kenya (X%). The following exporters - Cameroon (X tons) and Rwanda (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Uganda (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ethiopia ($X) remains the largest green coffee supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uganda ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kenya, with a X% share.

In Ethiopia, green coffee exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (X% per year) and Kenya (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per ton), while Cameroon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Rwanda (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Coffee Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of coffee (green) were imported in Africa; which is down by X% on the year before. Total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, green coffee imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a perceptible 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Algeria was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which reached X% of total imports. Sudan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Morocco (X%), Egypt (X%), Tunisia (X%) and South Africa (X%). Libya (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to green coffee imports into Algeria stood at X%. At the same time, Sudan (X%), Libya (X%), Tunisia (X%), Egypt (X%) and Morocco (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sudan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Sudan (X p.p.) and Algeria (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Egypt (X p.p.), South Africa (X p.p.) and Morocco (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Algeria ($X), Egypt ($X) and Morocco ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. Tunisia, Sudan, South Africa and Libya lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Sudan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import 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 importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Algeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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