Soya meal exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
Ethiopia exported $34.5 million of soya meal in 2024 (50.1 thousand tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 108% a year on average.
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 | $34.5M | 50.1K t |
| 2023 | $32.9M | 31.9K t |
| 2022 | $36.2M | 26.2K t |
| 2021 | $27.1M | 36.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 7.4K t |
| 2019 | $610K | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $194K | 330 t |
| 2017 | $204K | 506 t |
Where Ethiopia exports soya meal to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $25.5M | 74% |
| Pakistan | $7.0M | 20% |
| India | $1.2M | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $538K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $200K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $116K | 0.3% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, 53% above the world average of $0.45. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia soya meal exports (HS 2304): 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 2304: Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil.
Common questions
What is the value of soya meal exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported soya meal worth $34.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 127 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy soya meal from Ethiopia?
The United States was the largest buyer with 74% of the value ($25.5 million), followed by Pakistan (20%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of soya meal per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $0.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of soya meal from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $204 thousand in 2017 to $34.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $36.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for soya meal?
The HS code for soya meal is heading 2304. In Ethiopia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2304.00. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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