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Beans market in Sao Tome and Principe

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled beans in Sao Tome and Principe contracted significantly between 2018 and 2023, with annual production falling from 525 t to 435 t. The most pronounced drop occurred in 2020, when output decreased by over 11% to 460 t, and the downward trend continued through 2022.

From 2021, a series of initiatives aimed at revitalizing the local agricultural sector emerged. The Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Agriculture and Services presented a comprehensive strategy to improve the marketing of agricultural products through branding, barcoding, certification, and development financing. The following year, a joint government and UN project launched to valorize local products and promote a sustainable agro-food industry. These efforts, alongside the 2023 announcement of a planned transition to 100% organic production and growing investment interest from Portuguese entrepreneurs, coincided with a slight market stabilization and a minor production increase to 435 t in 2023.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sao Tome and Principe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Sao Tome and Principe in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sao Tome and Principe by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sao Tome and Principe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sao Tome and Principe by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sao Tome and Principe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.2.2. In value, $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production beans in Sao Tome and Principe

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of beans, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of beans, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Sao Tome and Principe's bean production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 459.5 t of beans, marking a significant 11.6% year-over-year decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 10.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 525.0 t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 2.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.3%	(1.0%)	(11.6%)	(3.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports beans from Sao Tome and Principe

According to market research, Sao Tome and Principe did not export any beans from 2017 to 2020.

Imports beans to Sao Tome and Principe

Imports in kind, kg

The market showed considerable volatility during these years. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2017, while the highest was observed in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 10.1 times. In 2020, bean imports to Sao Tome and Principe reached 230.8 kg, representing a 63.7% increase compared to 2019. The maximum value of 232.0 kg was recorded in 2018. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 39.2%, while the most substantial increase was in 2018 at 908.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	908.7%	(39.2%)	63.7%	115.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal was the sole supplier of beans to Sao Tome and Principe, accounting for 100.0% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout this period. The minimum import value was recorded in 2017, while the maximum was in 2019, showing a 13.5-fold variation between these years. In 2020, imported bean volumes to Sao Tome and Principe amounted to 348.8 US dollars, reflecting a 28.3% decrease from 2019. The peak value of 486.7 US dollars was recorded in 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 524.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	524.2%	116.4%	(28.3%)	113.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Portugal dominated the supply of beans to Sao Tome and Principe, capturing 100.0% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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