Democratic Republic of the Congo: Green Coffee Market Overview 2020

Green Coffee Market Size in Democratic Republic of the Congo

The revenue of the green coffee market in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the green coffee market reached its peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of the green coffee market failed to regain its momentum.

Green Coffee Production in Democratic Republic of the Congo

In value terms, green coffee production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, the total output indicated noticeable growth from 2007 to 2018: its value decreased 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 2018 figures, green coffee production decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, green coffee production reached its peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2018, green coffee production growth remained at a lower figure.

Average yield of coffee (green) in Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at X kg per ha in 2018, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the green coffee yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the green coffee yield attained its peak figure level in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

Green coffee harvested area in Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at X ha in 2018, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the green coffee harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. The global green coffee harvested area peaked at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, harvested area failed to regain its momentum.

Green Coffee Exports

Exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo

In 2018, the exports of coffee (green) from Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to X tonnes, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total exports indicated temperate growth from 2007 to 2018: its volume 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 2018 figures, green coffee exports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, green coffee exports attained their peak of X tonnes. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of green coffee exports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, green coffee exports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, the total exports indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2018: its value 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 2018 figures, green coffee exports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, green coffee exports reached their peak figure at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tonnes) and Viet Nam (X tonnes) represented the major exporters of coffee (green) in 2018, finishing at approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Colombia (X tonnes) held a X% share (based on tonnes) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Honduras (X%) and Indonesia (X%). Uganda (X tonnes), India (X tonnes), Peru (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes), Guatemala (X tonnes) and Ethiopia (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Honduras, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Viet Nam ($X) and Colombia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Honduras, Indonesia, Guatemala, Ethiopia, India, Belgium, Peru, Uganda, Germany and Democratic Republic of the Congo, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main exporting countries, Honduras recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the green coffee export price in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X per tonne, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, green coffee export price decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the export prices for coffee (green) reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for coffee (green) remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Guatemala ($X per tonne), while Uganda ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guatemala, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Coffee Imports

Imports into Democratic Republic of the Congo

In 2018, the amount of coffee (green) imported into Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled X tonnes, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, green coffee imports continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Democratic Republic of the Congo imports peaked at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green coffee imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, green coffee imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, green coffee imports reached their maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

The U.S. (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) represented roughly X% of total imports of coffee (green) in 2018. Italy (X tonnes) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Japan (X tonnes). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. The following importers - Belgium (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), the UK (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes), Russia (X tonnes), South Korea (X tonnes) and Canada (X tonnes) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total imports. Japan, Belgium, Spain, France, the Netherlands, the UK, South Korea, Canada, Russia and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main importing countries, Russia experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the green coffee import price in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X per tonne, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the green coffee import price continues to indicate a significant contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Democratic Republic of the Congo import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in the U.S. ($X per tonne) and Canada ($X per tonne), while Germany ($X per tonne) and Italy ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform