Fresh legumes exports from Zimbabwe: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported fresh legumes worth $7.4 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $23.3 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 | $7.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $12.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $15.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $20.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $23.3M | 6.5K t |
Where Zimbabwe exports fresh legumes to
The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (34%), Netherlands (23%), Germany (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.5M | 34% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 23% |
| Germany | $739K | 10% |
| Switzerland | $360K | 4.9% |
| South Africa | $332K | 4.5% |
| France | $319K | 4.3% |
| Norway | $318K | 4.3% |
| Finland | $270K | 3.7% |
| Austria | $243K | 3.3% |
| Poland | $145K | 2% |
Product types under HS 0708
| 0708.10 | Fresh peas | 95% |
| 0708.20 | Fresh green beans | 2.7% |
| 0708.90 | Fresh pulses (other) | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0708.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.36 per kg, 87% above the world average of $1.80. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe fresh legumes exports (HS 0708): 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 0708: Leguminous vegetables; shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh legumes exported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe exported fresh legumes worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh legumes from Zimbabwe?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the Netherlands (23%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh legumes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.36 per kg in 2024, 87% above the world average of $1.80 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of fresh legumes from Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Exports went from $23.3 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, a fall of 68%. The peak was 2017 at $23.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh legumes?
The HS code for fresh legumes is heading 0708. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 0708.10 (95% of the value) and 0708.20 (3%).
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