Soybeans imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $64.0 million of soybeans in 2024 (114.1 thousand tonnes). That is 371% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $64.0M | 114.1K t |
| 2023 | $13.6M | 24.6K t |
| 2022 | $18.6M | 29.7K t |
| 2021 | $32.4M | 48.7K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 19.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 12.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 17.7K t |
| 2017 | $27.2M | 56.6K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports soybeans from
South Africa alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $53.0M | 83% |
| Malawi | $6.2M | 9.7% |
| Zambia | $4.6M | 7.2% |
| Mozambique | $193K | 0.3% |
| Mauritius | $1K | 0% |
| Romania | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1201
| 1201.90 | Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken | 99% |
| 1201.10 | Soybean seeds | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1201.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, close to the world average of $0.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Soybeans exports from Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe exported $204 thousand of soybeans in 2024 (81 tonnes). Malawi alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+722% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $149K | 73% |
| Zambia | $51K | 25% |
| South Africa | $3K | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe soybeans imports (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 imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported soybeans worth $64.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 114.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 371% on 2023.
Which countries supply soybeans to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($53.0 million), followed by Malawi (10%) and Zambia (7%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of soybeans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $0.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of soybeans to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.2 million in 2017 to $64.0 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.5 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export soybeans?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $204 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, Zambia and South Africa. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $63.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for soybeans?
The HS code for soybeans is heading 1201. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 1201.90 (99% of the value) and 1201.10 (1%).
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