Dried legumes exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of dried legumes by Ethiopia reached $182.8 million in 2024 (192.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 45% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $335.1 million.
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 | $182.8M | 192.3K t |
| 2023 | $335.1M | 337.2K t |
| 2022 | $198.9M | 214.7K t |
| 2021 | $230.3M | 207.5K t |
| 2020 | $232.6M | 265.2K t |
| 2019 | $200.5M | 327.2K t |
| 2018 | $151.4M | 178.9K t |
| 2017 | $159.5M | 180.8K t |
Where Ethiopia exports dried legumes to
The largest buyer markets were China (28%), India (26%), Pakistan (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest (+137% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $50.6M | 28% |
| India | $47.0M | 26% |
| Pakistan | $21.5M | 12% |
| Indonesia | $13.6M | 7.4% |
| Portugal | $9.4M | 5.2% |
| Italy | $6.4M | 3.5% |
| El Salvador | $5.6M | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $5.1M | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $3.2M | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $2.6M | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 0713
| 0713.33 | Dried kidney beans | 55% |
| 0713.31 | Dried mung beans | 35% |
| 0713.20 | Dried chickpeas | 7.7% |
| 0713.60 | Dried pigeon peas | 1.1% |
| 0713.32 | Dried adzuki beans | 0.8% |
| 0713.39 | Dried beans (other) | 0.4% |
| 0713.10 | Dried peas | 0.1% |
| 0713.90 | Dried pulses (other) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0713.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, close to the world average of $0.80.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried legumes imports to Ethiopia
Ethiopia imported $7.5 million of dried legumes in 2024 (18.5 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.9M | 92% |
| Kenya | $270K | 3.6% |
| India | $203K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $126K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia dried legumes exports (HS 0713): 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 0713: Vegetables, leguminous; shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried legumes exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported dried legumes worth $182.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 192.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 176 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried legumes from Ethiopia?
China was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($50.6 million), followed by India (26%) and Pakistan (12%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 50 buyer countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 137% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried legumes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $0.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of dried legumes from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $159.5 million in 2017 to $182.8 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2023 at $335.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $211.4 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also import dried legumes?
Yes. Ethiopia imported $7.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Kenya and India. On balance Ethiopia is a net exporter of this product, by about $175.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried legumes?
The HS code for dried legumes is heading 0713. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 0713.33 (55% of the value) and 0713.31 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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