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Coffee, husks, skins and substitutes market in Central African Republic

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes containing coffee in the Central African Republic experienced a period of very rapid expansion between 2018 and 2020. The total market volume more than tripled from 89.8 thousand tons to 289.3 thousand tons, driven entirely by a surge in domestic production from 90.0 thousand tons to 289.3 thousand tons, as import and export activity remained negligible.

Following this peak growth period, the market entered a phase of steady, moderate annual increases. From 2021 to 2023, market volume grew by approximately 3% each year, reaching 316.1 thousand tons in 2023. During this time, broader economic developments, such as the contribution of the construction and public works sector to transforming the national economy, may have provided indirect support to the infrastructure related to coffee production and distribution.

More recent urban initiatives, including a 2024 public awareness campaign against illegal garbage dumping in Bangui supported by the President, aimed to improve sanitary conditions. Such environmental and public health measures can indirectly affect the distribution and consumption landscape for food products, including coffee.

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 Central African Republic
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Central African Republic in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Central African Republic 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, K 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, K 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Central African Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Central African Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Central African Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Central African Republic 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Central African Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Central African Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Central African Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Central African Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Central African Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Central African Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Central African Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Central African Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Central African Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production coffee, husks, skins and substitutes in Central African Republic

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

On a global scale, the Central African Republic ranked as the 14th largest producer of coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of coffee, husks, skins and substitutes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of coffee, husks, skins and substitutes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

The Central African Republic's production of coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 289.3 thousand tons, marking a dramatic 42.7% rise from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production surged by 2,795.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 207.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Central African Republic in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	800.7%	125.3%	42.7%	207.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports coffee, husks, skins and substitutes from Central African Republic

Exports in kind, t

In 2019, the Central African Republic exported 270.0 tons of coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes, representing a 19.2% increase compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Central African Republic in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	19.2%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France and Sudan were the key export partners for the Central African Republic, together accounting for 97.8% of total exports in kind, with other countries making up the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Central African Republic in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2019, the value of coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes exports from the Central African Republic reached 189.4 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 737.3% compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Central African Republic in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	737.3%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, France and Sudan dominated the export market in value terms, jointly representing 99.8% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Central African Republic in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports coffee, husks, skins and substitutes to Central African Republic

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 13.2 tons, then peaked in 2019 at 50.0 tons—a 3.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports amounted to 38.6 tons, reflecting a solid reduction of 22.8% from the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 277.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Central African Republic in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.8%)	277.5%	(22.8%)	34.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Cameroon, Lebanon, and Germany were the primary suppliers of coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes to the Central African Republic. Cameroon accounted for 60.0% of imports in kind, Lebanon for 13.5%, and Germany for 11.4%, together making up 84.9% 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 Central African Republic in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Imports hit their lowest point in 2017, then peaked in 2019 at 154.9 thousand US dollars—a 63-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports reached 36.4 thousand US dollars, which is 76.5% lower compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 3,477.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Central African Republic in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3 477.8%	76.9%	(76.5%)	145.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Cameroon and Germany were the dominant sources for imports in value terms of coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes to the Central African Republic, jointly accounting for 85.0% of total flows, while the rest was distributed among smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Central African Republic in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io