Uganda: Decaffeinated Coffee Market 2024

Decaffeinated Coffee Market Size in Uganda

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was growth in the Ugandan decaffeinated coffee market, when its value increased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated resilient growth 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2018 indices. Decaffeinated coffee consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Decaffeinated Coffee Production in Uganda

In value terms, decaffeinated coffee production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Decaffeinated Coffee Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, shipments abroad of decaffeinated coffee decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, decaffeinated coffee exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for decaffeinated coffee exports from Uganda, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, decaffeinated coffee exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Africa (X kg), with less than X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for decaffeinated coffee exports from Uganda, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with less than X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average decaffeinated coffee export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 Norway (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Decaffeinated Coffee Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, the amount of decaffeinated coffee imported into Uganda contracted rapidly to X kg, which is down by X% compared with the year before. In general, imports showed a significant decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, decaffeinated coffee imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Malaysia (X kg), the United Arab Emirates (X kg) and China (X kg) were the main suppliers of decaffeinated coffee imports to Uganda, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Tanzania ($X) were the largest decaffeinated coffee suppliers to Uganda, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average decaffeinated coffee import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed slight growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($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 prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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