Dried mung beans exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of dried mung beans by South Africa reached $8.9 million in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.2 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 | $8.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $12.2M | 12.6K t |
| 2022 | $18.2M | 15.2K t |
| 2021 | $16.1M | 13.6K t |
| 2020 | $15.0M | 15.0K t |
| 2019 | $11.8M | 12.3K t |
| 2018 | $9.0M | 9.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 5.1K t |
Where South Africa exports dried mung beans to
Most of it went to Eswatini (38%), Lesotho (17%), Taiwan (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+151% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $3.4M | 38% |
| Lesotho | $1.5M | 17% |
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 14% |
| Djibouti | $563K | 6.3% |
| Vietnam | $445K | 5% |
| China | $397K | 4.5% |
| Thailand | $252K | 2.8% |
| India | $240K | 2.7% |
| Botswana | $231K | 2.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $224K | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.30 per kg, 34% above the world average of $0.97. 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.
Dried mung beans imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $2.8 million of dried mung beans in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Botswana alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, Mozambique grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $2.2M | 77% |
| Mozambique | $235K | 8.4% |
| Kenya | $97K | 3.5% |
| India | $95K | 3.4% |
| Poland | $63K | 2.2% |
| China | $34K | 1.2% |
| Myanmar | $24K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $22K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $13K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa dried mung beans exports (HS 0713.31): 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 0713.31: Vegetables, leguminous: beans of the species vigna mungo (l.) hepper or vigna radiata (l.) wilczek, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried mung beans exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported dried mung beans worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 135 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried mung beans from South Africa?
Eswatini was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Lesotho (17%) and Taiwan (14%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 31 buyer countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 151% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried mung beans per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.30 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $0.97 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of dried mung beans from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2022 at $18.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also import dried mung beans?
Yes. South Africa imported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Botswana, Mozambique and Kenya. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried mung beans?
The HS code for dried mung beans is subheading 0713.31. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0713 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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