Unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee market in Ghana

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee in Ghana showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023, ranging from a low of 583 t in 2020 to a peak of 758 t in 2021. Domestic production remained fixed at 736 t each year, meaning that changes in import and export volumes were the sole cause of market size movements. The sharp contraction in 2020 coincided with a spike in exports to 155 t, which greatly reduced domestic availability.

Market volume rebounded strongly in 2021, growing by 30% to 758 t. This recovery was supported by a notable increase in overall coffee consumption within Ghana, which boosted demand. Subsequent years saw renewed volatility as exports climbed again in 2022 and 2023, pulling the market size down from its 2021 high.

Available trade data for 2024 points to a dramatic surge in exports, which reached 739 t. This movement aligns with the impending EU deforestation regulations, which require compliance by the end of 2024 and have prompted African coffee exporters to adjust their shipment patterns ahead of the deadline.

Production unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee in Ghana

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee, 2017-2020

World map of production of unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee, 2017-2020

In 2020, Ghana produced 736.0 t of unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee, showing minimal change from 2019. The most significant production shifts occurred in 2018, with both the largest decline and increase recorded at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Ghana in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee from Ghana

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed notable fluctuations during this period. In 2018, exports reached their lowest point at 0.0 t, while 2020 saw the peak at 155.3 t - representing a 15 527-fold difference. The 2020 volume marked a dramatic 8 835.0% increase from 2019. The most substantial decline occurred in 2018 at 99.9%, while 2019 recorded the largest increase at 17 278.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ghana in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Spain remained Ghana's primary destination for unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee exports, accounting for 76.2% of total volume. Other markets played significantly smaller roles during this period.

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

World map of product's exports from Ghana in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values displayed irregular patterns, reflecting a volatile market environment. The lowest point came in 2018 at 0.1 K $ US, while 2020 reached the peak at 379.7 K $ US - a 6 154-fold difference. The 2020 value represented a 1 669.9% year-over-year increase from 2019. The most significant decline occurred in 2018 at 99.8%, while 2019 saw the largest increase at 34 673.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain dominated Ghana's coffee export value, absorbing 71.0% of total flows. Numerous other partners accounted for the remaining share, though none approached Spain's significance.

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

World map of product's exports from Ghana in value, 2017-2020

Imports unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee to Ghana

Imports in kind, t

Ghana's imports of unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 2.0 t - a 74.1% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 96.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -66.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ghana in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom (44.2% of import volume), Lebanon (17.1%), and Italy (8.2%) formed Ghana's primary sources for unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee imports. Together, these three partners accounted for 69.5% of total import volume.

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

World map of product's imports to Ghana in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values for unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee declined for the third straight year in Ghana. In 2020, imports totaled 19.8 K $ US, representing a 15.8% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import values dropped by 86.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -48.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, India (39.9% of import value), the United Kingdom (23.3%), and France (12.0%) consistently led Ghana's sources for unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee imports. Collectively, these three countries represented 75.2% of total import value.

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

World map of product's imports to Ghana in value, 2017-2020