Soybeans exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of soybeans by Zambia reached $8.3 million in 2024 (12.7 thousand tonnes). That is 81% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $44.8 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 | $8.3M | 12.7K t |
| 2023 | $44.8M | 81.9K t |
| 2022 | $11.2M | 16.6K t |
| 2021 | $23.0M | 32.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 14.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 9.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 9.8K t |
| 2017 | $40.8M | 87.4K t |
Where Zambia exports soybeans to
Zimbabwe alone took 55% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $4.6M | 55% |
| Uganda | $2.0M | 24% |
| India | $489K | 5.9% |
| Angola | $451K | 5.4% |
| Mozambique | $227K | 2.7% |
| Kenya | $198K | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $173K | 2.1% |
| Tanzania | $72K | 0.9% |
| Malawi | $71K | 0.9% |
| Rwanda | $70K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 1201
| 1201.90 | Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken | 90% |
| 1201.10 | Soybean seeds | 10% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1201.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, 40% above the world average of $0.47. 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.
Soybeans imports to Zambia
In 2024, Zambia imported soybeans worth $675 thousand (258 tonnes). One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $438K | 65% |
| Malawi | $177K | 26% |
| Zimbabwe | $51K | 7.6% |
| Tanzania | $10K | 1.4% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia 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 Zambia?
Zambia exported soybeans worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 140 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 81% on 2023.
Which countries buy soybeans from Zambia?
Zimbabwe was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Uganda (24%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 11% on the year.
What is the average export price of soybeans per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $0.47 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of soybeans from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $40.8 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, a fall of 80%. The peak was 2023 at $44.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.8 million a year.
Does Zambia also import soybeans?
Yes. Zambia imported $675 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Malawi and Zimbabwe. On balance Zambia is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for soybeans?
The HS code for soybeans is heading 1201. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 1201.90 (90% of the value) and 1201.10 (10%).
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