Unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee market in Middle Africa

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, production and market volume of unroasted coffee in Middle Africa expanded significantly. This growth was driven by the establishment of post-harvest processing excellence centers, modernization of seed centers, and training programs for farmers, which improved quality and increased output. Market liberalization also contributed to more efficient operations.

From 2021 to 2023, the upward trend continued due to initiatives boosting domestic consumption. The installation of coffee sales kiosks in government buildings and airports, along with barista training for hospitality staff, stimulated local demand. The launch of the Coffee Sector Revival Support Project (PARF-CAFE) in 2023 reinforced optimism and aimed at long-term production increases in key growing regions.

In 2024, favorable conditions persisted, supported by high international coffee prices and ongoing upgrades to processing equipment. Efforts to comply with new European standards and further structuring of farmers into cooperatives maintained quality and volume growth.

Production unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee in Middle Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

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

Middle Africa's production of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 398.0 thousand tons, marking a significant 25.4% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production surged by 251.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 52.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Middle Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of Middle Africa's unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee production has also risen for three consecutive years. In 2020, output was valued at 519.8 million US dollars, representing a 25.0% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 197.3%, with an annualized rate of 43.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Middle Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee from Middle Africa

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, Middle Africa's exports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee rebounded in 2020. Exports reached 34 054 tons, showing an 11.4% rise from the previous year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 14.2%, averaging a 5.0% annual decline. The lowest point was in 2019 at 30 567 tons, with the largest drop occurring in 2018 at 18.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Middle Africa's export partners for unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee were diverse. Belgium accounted for 20.7% of exports in volume, Italy for 12.0%, and Algeria for 11.6%, together making up 44.3% of total flows. The remaining 55.7% was distributed among numerous other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, Middle Africa's unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee exports increased in value in 2020. Exports stood at 44 481 thousand US dollars, up 11.0% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value fell by 27.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 40 074 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 24.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Middle Africa's export market for unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee was broad in terms of value. Belgium contributed 20.3% of export value, France 12.2%, and Italy 11.7%, together accounting for 44.3% of total exports. Many other countries held smaller but notable shares.

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

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

Imports unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee to Middle Africa

Imports in kind, t

Imports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee into Middle Africa showed notable fluctuations from 2017 to 2020. The period began with a peak in 2017 and ended with a low in 2020, resulting in a 3.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports totaled 89 tons, a 54.5% decrease from 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 14.1%.

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

During 2017-2020, the main sources of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee imports into Middle Africa were China with 22.4% of import volume, India with 21.9%, and South Africa with 20.3%. Together, these three countries accounted for 64.6% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee imports into Middle Africa was volatile from 2017 to 2020. Imports peaked in 2018 at 607 thousand US dollars and hit a low in 2017, showing a two-fold variation. In 2020, imports amounted to 466 thousand US dollars, up 33.1% from the previous year. The largest decline was in 2019 at 42.3%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 102.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the primary suppliers of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee to Middle Africa in value terms were Portugal with 35.0% of import value, India with 28.2%, and China with 7.8%. These three countries jointly accounted for 71.0% of total imports.

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

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