The South African coffee market is the focus of a recently published industry report, shedding light on various aspects such as processing, sales, retail outlets, pricing, and consumption trends.
Despite a surge in coffee and tea imports by 10% in 2024, South Africa’s local coffee production remains minimal, leading to a continued reliance on imports. This dependency has contributed to the rise in coffee prices, which hit record highs before experiencing a slight dip starting from March 2025.
Notwithstanding the price hikes, the demand for ground coffee in South Africa is on the rise, propelled by the country’s blossoming coffee culture and the emergence of new coffee outlets like Pret A Manger, which opened its first local store in February 2025.
However, the South African coffee industry faces several challenges highlighted in the report, including climate change, land expropriation, and sluggish economic growth, which collectively impact the demand for specialty coffee products.
The report identifies 32 key players in the South African coffee market, with major processors and suppliers like Unilever, National Brands, and Nestlé leading the industry landscape.
One significant development in the global coffee scene is the upcoming coffee activation event hosted by Italian coffee company illy in New York City’s Hudson Yards. This event aims to engage consumers and educate them about coffee.
Meanwhile, German coffee machine and filter company Melitta Professional has unveiled a new lab at its North American coffee roasting facility, enhancing its research and development capabilities in the region.
Another notable industry update is the organizational restructuring undertaken by Lavazza Group, focusing on brand development principles to drive its business forward.
Prime Creative Media launched the Global Coffee Report in 2011, aiming to provide current and relevant information to the global coffee industry, featuring insights from influential voices within the sector.
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As the coffee industry continues to evolve, market reports like the one on the South African coffee market offer valuable insights into trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the global coffee landscape.
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