Unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee market in Togo

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the market volume for unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee in Togo expanded consistently from 13 590 t to 20 228 t. This growth was driven by government-led initiatives to boost local consumption and production, starting with the 'Top Produits du Terroir' program that promoted processed coffee, followed by the launch of coffee-tasting kiosks in 2019 and the distribution of thousands of coffee seedlings in 2021. The 2020 marketing campaign under the 'Made in Togo' label, integrated into the national development plan, further supported market expansion by improving price differentials and emphasizing quality.

After peaking in 2021, the market stabilized at 19 992 t in 2022 as the newly established Coffee and Cocoa Sectors Coordination Committee (CCFCC) worked to align producer prices with global markets, though increased exports limited domestic availability. A sharp contraction to 16 145 t occurred in 2023, primarily due to climate-related challenges such as vegetation fires and aging orchards that reduced production, while concurrent efforts to enhance traceability and combat fraudulent exports also influenced market flows.

In 2024, authorities introduced additional measures including secure fiscal marking for products and the adoption of regional agri-food standards, aiming to strengthen traceability and comply with international sustainability requirements.

Production unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee in Togo

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

Togo's production of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 22 006 tonnes, marking a modest year-over-year increase of 3.2%. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 19.1%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 6.0%.

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

Exports unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee from Togo

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during this period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with the highest volume being 3.4 times greater than the lowest. In 2020, Togo exported 3 519 tonnes of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee, representing a sharp decline of 36.0% compared to the previous year. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 5 497 tonnes, while the largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2018, surging by 238.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Morocco, Belgium, and Italy were Togo's key export partners for unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee in terms of volume. Morocco accounted for 67.1% of exports, Belgium for 10.6%, and Italy for 10.0%. Together, these three countries represented 87.8% of Togo's total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data points to irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Export values varied significantly, with the low in 2017 being 16 times smaller than the high in 2019. In 2020, Togo's exports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee amounted to 5 849 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp drop of 33.2% from 2019. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 8 757 thousand US dollars, and the largest year-over-year increase also occurred in 2019, jumping by 341.6%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Morocco, Belgium, and Italy remained the primary destinations for Togo's exports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee in value terms. Morocco held 66.8% of the export value, Belgium 11.8%, and Italy 9.8%. Collectively, these three partners accounted for 88.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee to Togo

Imports in kind, t

In 2019, Togo's imports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee stood at 4 tonnes, showing little change from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2019, imports decreased by 94.2%, which corresponds to an average annual decline of 61.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Malaysia and China were the leading sources for Togo's imports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee in volume terms. Together, they accounted for 81.7% of total import flows, with the remainder distributed among other countries.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2019, Togo imported 3 thousand US dollars worth of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee, with minimal change from the year before. From 2017 to 2019, imports fell by 93.4%, equating to an average annual decrease of 59.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Malaysia, and France were the main suppliers of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee to Togo in value terms. China contributed 40.5% of import value, Malaysia 30.5%, and France 22.8%. Together, these three countries made up 93.8% of Togo's total imports by value.

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

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