Unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee market in Madagascar

Earlier Report Observations

The market for unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee in Madagascar showed significant volatility between 2018 and 2023. Volume peaked at 66 318 tons in 2019, a 16% increase from 57 026 tons the previous year. However, it contracted sharply to 39 086 tons in 2020, a drop of 41%, before recovering to 51 443 tons by 2022. In 2023, the market size eased slightly to 50 142 tons.

By 2024, several developments began shaping the sector. Global robusta coffee prices rose due to major climatic events in Vietnam and Brazil, creating opportunities for Malagasy producers. New entrants like Royal Café Zanatany emerged, focusing on artisanal quality and innovative packaging. Additionally, initiatives such as the RIZ PLUS project aimed at improving agricultural productivity and cooperation between the Ministry of Agriculture and the Inter-African Coffee Organisation sought to promote the local coffee chain.

Production unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee in Madagascar

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From 2017 to 2020, Madagascar ranked 21st globally in production volume of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee.

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

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

In 2020, Madagascar produced 42 220 tonnes of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee, representing a 35.8% year-over-year decline. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 29.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 65 760 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 20.6%.

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

Exports unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee from Madagascar

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Market performance showed significant fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 0.2 tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 3 134 tonnes, creating a 13 652-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Madagascar's cross-border shipments of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee amounted to 3 134 tonnes, marking a dramatic 1 204.6% increase from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 100.0%, while the most substantial increase was recorded in 2019 at 104 548.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Morocco and France accounted for 86.2% of Madagascar's total exports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee by volume, with the remaining share distributed among other destinations with smaller individual contributions.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export values reached their lowest point in 2018 at 1 000 US dollars and peaked in 2020 at 4 013 000 US dollars, representing a 5 560-fold difference. In 2020, Madagascar exported 4 013 000 US dollars worth of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee, corresponding to a 1 070.3% year-over-year increase. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 100.0%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2019 at 47 409.8%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Morocco and France remained the key partner countries for Madagascar's exports in value terms, together accounting for 88.7% of total flows, with other partners making up the remainder.

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

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

Imports unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee to Madagascar

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Volatility characterized market behavior during these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 0.3 tonnes and peaked in 2018 at 2 512 tonnes, creating an 8 955-fold difference. In 2020, Madagascar imported 0.3 tonnes of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee, indicating a 100.0% contraction compared to the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 922.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Kenya and Uganda dominated Madagascar's imports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee by volume, with Kenya accounting for 53.4% and Uganda for 39.5% of total flows, together forming 92.9% of imports, while other partners accounted for the remaining volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import values reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2018 at 4 941 000 US dollars, representing a 3 827-fold gap. In 2020, Madagascar imported unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee worth a total that marked a steep 99.9% year-over-year decline. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 1 052.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Kenya and Uganda were the dominant suppliers of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee to Madagascar in value terms, together taking 91.7% of total imports, with other partners forming a less significant portion.

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

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