Coffee husks and substitutes exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported coffee husks and substitutes worth $5.3 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 154 countries. That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 957 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 921 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 709 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 1.2K t |
Where South Africa exports coffee husks and substitutes to
One buyer market dominates: Namibia accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Lesotho grew fastest (+600% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $2.9M | 54% |
| Botswana | $897K | 17% |
| Mozambique | $582K | 11% |
| Lesotho | $234K | 4.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $226K | 4.2% |
| Malawi | $135K | 2.5% |
| DR Congo | $83K | 1.6% |
| Zambia | $70K | 1.3% |
| Angola | $49K | 0.9% |
| Eswatini | $39K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.59 per kg, close to the world average of $4.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coffee husks and substitutes imports to South Africa
Imports of coffee husks and substitutes by South Africa reached $1.2 million in 2024 (200 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Zimbabwe (40%), Kenya (32%), France (13%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $483K | 40% |
| Kenya | $389K | 32% |
| France | $155K | 13% |
| Tanzania | $126K | 10% |
| Mexico | $33K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $5K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.3% |
| Angola | $1K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa coffee husks and substitutes exports (HS 0901.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0901.90: Coffee: husks and skins, coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion.
Common questions
What is the value of coffee husks and substitutes exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported coffee husks and substitutes worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 154 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy coffee husks and substitutes from South Africa?
Namibia was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Botswana (17%) and Mozambique (11%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 42 buyer countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 999% on the year.
What is the average export price of coffee husks and substitutes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.59 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $4.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of coffee husks and substitutes from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2023 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also import coffee husks and substitutes?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Zimbabwe, Kenya and France. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for coffee husks and substitutes?
The HS code for coffee husks and substitutes is subheading 0901.90. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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