Peanuts exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of peanuts by Ethiopia reached $2.5 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 531% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $63.8 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 | $2.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $393K | 412 t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 945 t |
| 2021 | $30.0M | 22.6K t |
| 2020 | $30.3M | 36.5K t |
| 2019 | $63.8M | 88.5K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 10.3K t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 11.2K t |
Where Ethiopia exports peanuts to
China alone took 86% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+449% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 87% |
| Dominican Republic | $335K | 14% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1202
| 1202.42 | Ground-nuts: other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, shelled, whether or not broken, | 94% |
| 1202.41 | Unshelled raw peanuts | 6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1202.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.12 per kg, close to the world average of $1.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Ethiopia peanuts exports (HS 1202): 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 1202: Ground-nuts; not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken.
Common questions
What is the value of peanuts exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported peanuts worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 145 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 531% on 2023.
Which countries buy peanuts from Ethiopia?
China was the largest buyer with 86% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the Dominican Republic (14%) and France (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 449% on the year.
What is the average export price of peanuts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $1.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of peanuts from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 75%. The peak was 2019 at $63.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for peanuts?
The HS code for peanuts is heading 1202. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 1202.42 (94% of the value) and 1202.41 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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