Dried legumes exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Zambia exported dried legumes worth $11.6 million (10.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 58% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $11.6M | 10.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 9.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 13.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 8.5K t |
Where Zambia exports dried legumes to
Most of it went to South Africa (31%), Zimbabwe (28%), Botswana (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+750% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.6M | 31% |
| Zimbabwe | $3.2M | 28% |
| Botswana | $1.8M | 16% |
| Angola | $1.1M | 9.3% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 8.8% |
| Malawi | $407K | 3.5% |
| Namibia | $317K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $66K | 0.6% |
| India | $27K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0713
| 0713.39 | Dried beans (other) | 52% |
| 0713.33 | Dried kidney beans | 11% |
| 0713.31 | Dried mung beans | 10% |
| 0713.90 | Dried pulses (other) | 8.8% |
| 0713.34 | Vegetables, leguminous: bambara beans (Vigna subterranea or Voandzeia subterranea), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried | 6.5% |
| 0713.35 | Dried black-eyed peas | 6.5% |
| 0713.32 | Dried adzuki beans | 5.7% |
| 0713.10 | Dried peas | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0713.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.12 per kg, 40% above the world average of $0.80. 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 legumes imports to Zambia
Zambia imported $1.2 million of dried legumes in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Ukraine (29%), Tanzania (18%), United Arab Emirates (17%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $330K | 29% |
| Tanzania | $211K | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $193K | 17% |
| South Africa | $114K | 9.8% |
| India | $104K | 9% |
| Burundi | $45K | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $35K | 3% |
| China | $28K | 2.5% |
| United States | $21K | 1.8% |
| Denmark | $17K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia 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 Zambia?
Zambia exported dried legumes worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 176 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 58% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried legumes from Zambia?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Zimbabwe (28%) and Botswana (16%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 750% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried legumes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024, 40% 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 Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does Zambia also import dried legumes?
Yes. Zambia imported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ukraine, Tanzania and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Zambia is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried legumes?
The HS code for dried legumes is heading 0713. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 0713.39 (52% of the value) and 0713.33 (11%).
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