Dried legumes imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $20.1 million of dried legumes in 2024 (15.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 138% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $27.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20.1M | 15.2K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 10.1K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 14.7K t |
| 2020 | $27.6M | 43.4K t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 13.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 5.5K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports dried legumes from
Most of the value came from South Africa (37%), Malawi (28%), Zambia (16%). Among the main suppliers, Malawi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.5M | 37% |
| Malawi | $5.6M | 28% |
| Zambia | $3.2M | 16% |
| Mozambique | $1.3M | 6.4% |
| United States | $1.2M | 6% |
| Russia | $679K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $166K | 0.8% |
| France | $138K | 0.7% |
| Kenya | $110K | 0.6% |
| Tanzania | $86K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 0713
| 0713.39 | Dried beans (other) | 28% |
| 0713.33 | Dried kidney beans | 22% |
| 0713.35 | Dried black-eyed peas | 19% |
| 0713.31 | Dried mung beans | 13% |
| 0713.10 | Dried peas | 8.5% |
| 0713.32 | Dried adzuki beans | 8.2% |
| 0713.60 | Dried pigeon peas | 1.3% |
| 0713.34 | Vegetables, leguminous: bambara beans (Vigna subterranea or Voandzeia subterranea), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0713.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, 65% 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.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe dried legumes imports (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 imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported dried legumes worth $20.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 138% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried legumes to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by Malawi (28%) and Zambia (16%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 504% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried legumes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, 65% above the world average of $0.80 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dried legumes to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $20.1 million in 2024, an increase of 330%. The peak was 2020 at $27.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried legumes?
The HS code for dried legumes is heading 0713. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 0713.39 (28% of the value) and 0713.33 (22%).
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