Africa - Coffee Substitutes Containing Coffee - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights...☕

Africa's Coffee Substitutes Market: Volume to Reach 239K Tons and Value to Hit $881M by 2035.

Market Forecast 

Driven by increasing demand for coffee substitutes containing coffee in Africa, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.5% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 239K tons by the end of 2035.

Consumption 

Africa's Consumption of Coffee Substitutes Containing Coffee 

In 2024, approx. 203K tons of coffee substitutes containing coffee were consumed in Africa; growing by 2.7% against the year before. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the consumption volume increased by 7.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption hit record highs in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the near future. 

Consumption By Country 

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2024 were Ethiopia (26K tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (21K tons) and Egypt (20K tons), with a combined 33% share of total consumption. Tanzania, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire and Angola lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%. 

Production Africa's 

Production of Coffee Substitutes Containing Coffee In 2024, approx. 206K tons of coffee substitutes containing coffee were produced in Africa; picking up by 3.2% against the year before. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 6.5%. The volume of production peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production 

Africa's Production of Coffee Substitutes Containing Coffee In 2024, approx. 206K tons of coffee substitutes containing coffee were produced in Africa; picking up by 3.2% against the year before. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 6.5%. The volume of production peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in years to come. 

Production By Country 

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2024 were Ethiopia (26K tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (21K tons) and Egypt (20K tons), together comprising 33% of total production. Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Angola, Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%. 

Imports Africa's 

Imports of Coffee Substitutes Containing Coffee In 2024, the amount of coffee substitutes containing coffee imported in Africa totaled 3K tons, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 201% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 16K tons. From 2015 to 2024, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure. 

Imports By Country 

In 2024, Namibia (883 tons) was the key importer of coffee substitutes containing coffee, creating 30% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Nigeria (350 tons), Botswana (260 tons), Sudan (215 tons), Senegal (205 tons) and Burkina Faso (176 tons), together generating a 41% share of total imports. The following importers - Togo (84 tons), Angola (76 tons), Gabon (69 tons) and Somalia (58 tons) - together made up 9.6% of total imports. 

Import Prices By Country 

The import price in Africa stood at $3,736 per ton in 2024, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a noticeable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 159% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in years to come. 

Exports Africa's 

Exports of Coffee Substitutes Containing Coffee In 2024, shipments abroad of coffee substitutes containing coffee increased by 21% to 5.8K tons for the first time since 2021, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 136%. The volume of export peaked at 16K tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2024, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure. 

Export Prices By Country 

In 2024, the export price in Africa amounted to $2,864 per ton, with a decrease of -10.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by 183%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $4,170 per ton. From 2018 to 2024, the export prices remained at a lower figure.