Roasted coffee beans imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $21.0 million of roasted coffee beans in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $30.0 million.
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 | $21.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $20.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $24.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $21.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $20.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $23.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $30.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $24.2M | 1.4K t |
Where South Africa imports roasted coffee beans from
Most of the value came from Switzerland (42%), Italy (30%), Lebanon (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $8.9M | 42% |
| Italy | $6.4M | 30% |
| Lebanon | $1.8M | 8.8% |
| Netherlands | $981K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $913K | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $502K | 2.4% |
| Poland | $372K | 1.8% |
| France | $367K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $182K | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $181K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.76 per kg, 29% above the world average of $11.44. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Roasted coffee beans exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $5.3 million of roasted coffee beans in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Botswana (37%), Namibia (15%), Mauritius (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $1.9M | 37% |
| Namibia | $795K | 15% |
| Mauritius | $456K | 8.7% |
| Zambia | $446K | 8.5% |
| Lesotho | $353K | 6.7% |
| Eswatini | $337K | 6.4% |
| Mozambique | $223K | 4.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $166K | 3.2% |
| Norway | $102K | 1.9% |
| Angola | $69K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa roasted coffee beans imports (HS 0901.21): 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 0901.21: Coffee: roasted, not decaffeinated.
Common questions
What is the value of roasted coffee beans imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported roasted coffee beans worth $21.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply roasted coffee beans to South Africa?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by Italy (30%) and Lebanon (9%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of roasted coffee beans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.76 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $11.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of roasted coffee beans to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.2 million in 2017 to $21.0 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2018 at $30.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export roasted coffee beans?
Yes. South Africa exported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Namibia and Mauritius. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $15.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for roasted coffee beans?
The HS code for roasted coffee beans is subheading 0901.21. 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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