Decaffeinated green coffee imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of decaffeinated green coffee by South Africa reached $2.2 million in 2024 (390 tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.2M | 390 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 309 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 382 t |
| 2021 | $757K | 172 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 426 t |
| 2019 | $501K | 85 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 424 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 227 t |
Where South Africa imports decaffeinated green coffee from
Most of the value came from Colombia (31%), Vietnam (20%), Papua New Guinea (8%). Among the main suppliers, Colombia grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | $682K | 31% |
| Vietnam | $443K | 20% |
| Papua New Guinea | $187K | 8.4% |
| Ethiopia | $165K | 7.4% |
| Brazil | $164K | 7.4% |
| Honduras | $129K | 5.8% |
| Kenya | $110K | 4.9% |
| Peru | $99K | 4.5% |
| Burundi | $69K | 3.1% |
| Canada | $57K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.71 per kg, close to the world average of $5.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Decaffeinated green coffee exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $1.8 million of decaffeinated green coffee in 2024 (228 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (39%), Eswatini (26%), Botswana (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+809% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $681K | 39% |
| Eswatini | $458K | 26% |
| Botswana | $274K | 16% |
| Mozambique | $113K | 6.4% |
| Mauritius | $68K | 3.9% |
| Zambia | $42K | 2.4% |
| Maldives | $36K | 2% |
| Angola | $16K | 0.9% |
| Saint Helena | $15K | 0.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $13K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa decaffeinated green coffee imports (HS 0901.12): 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 0901.12: Coffee: decaffeinated, not roasted.
Common questions
What is the value of decaffeinated green coffee imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported decaffeinated green coffee worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 390 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply decaffeinated green coffee to South Africa?
Colombia was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($682 thousand), followed by Vietnam (20%) and Papua New Guinea (8%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Colombia grew fastest among the top ten, up 147% on the year.
What is the average import price of decaffeinated green coffee per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.71 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $5.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of decaffeinated green coffee to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. The peak was 2022 at $2.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export decaffeinated green coffee?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Eswatini and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $471 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for decaffeinated green coffee?
The HS code for decaffeinated green coffee is subheading 0901.12. 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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