Soybeans exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia exported soybeans worth $64.6 million (124.9 thousand tonnes). That is 51% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $133.0 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 | $64.6M | 124.9K t |
| 2023 | $133.0M | 245.8K t |
| 2022 | $26.5M | 40.9K t |
| 2021 | $47.0M | 67.9K t |
| 2020 | $56.5M | 86.6K t |
| 2019 | $67.7M | 113.3K t |
| 2018 | $40.6M | 84.7K t |
| 2017 | $22.4M | 38.3K t |
Where Ethiopia exports soybeans to
Pakistan alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1201
| 1201.90 | Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken | 100% |
| 1201.10 | Soybean seeds | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1201.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.52 per kg, close to the world average of $0.47.
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 soybeans exports (HS 1201): 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 1201: Soya beans, whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of soybeans exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported soybeans worth $64.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 124.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 140 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries buy soybeans from Ethiopia?
Pakistan was the largest buyer with 64% of the value ($41.1 million), followed by China (28%) and Kenya (5%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 168% on the year.
What is the average export price of soybeans per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.52 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $0.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of soybeans from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $22.4 million in 2017 to $64.6 million in 2024, an increase of 188%. The peak was 2023 at $133.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $57.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for soybeans?
The HS code for soybeans is heading 1201. In Ethiopia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1201.90. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1201 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ethiopia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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