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Beans market in Zimbabwe

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled beans in Zimbabwe exhibited moderate volatility between 2018 and 2023, with the total volume oscillating within a range of approximately 3 450 to 3 650 tons. After an initial decline from 3 552 tons in 2018 to 3 456 tons in 2019, the market recovered strongly to 3 631 tons in 2020. This growth was followed by a contraction to 3 491 tons in 2021.

From 2021 onward, the market entered a period of stabilization. Volume increased modestly to 3 534 tons in 2022 and reached 3 561 tons in 2023, with both annual gains remaining below 2%, indicating a settled supply and demand environment for beans in the country.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Zimbabwe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production beans in Zimbabwe

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of beans, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of beans, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Zimbabwe's bean production volume increased after a two-year decline. In 2019, production reached its lowest point at 3 514 tonnes. The following year, in 2020, production rose to 3 633 tonnes, marking a gradual improvement of 3.4% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a decrease of 1.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Zimbabwe in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.6%)	(1.2%)	3.4%	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports beans from Zimbabwe

Exports in kind, kg

Zimbabwe's bean exports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2018, exports hit their lowest point at 34 272 kilograms, with the largest decline that year at 48.0%. In 2019, exports saw the largest increase at 68.0%. By 2020, exports totalled 62 395 kilograms, showing a moderate gain of 8.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 5.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zimbabwe in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(48.0%)	68.0%	8.3%	(1.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Mozambique, South Africa, and the Netherlands were the main destinations for Zimbabwe's bean exports in kind. Mozambique accounted for 27.3% of exports, South Africa for 26.7%, and the Netherlands for 8.9%. Together, these three countries represented 62.9% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Zimbabwe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decrease, Zimbabwe's bean exports in value terms increased. In 2018, the largest decline was recorded at 47.5%. In 2019, exports reached their minimum value at 65.6 thousand US dollars. In 2020, exports tallied 88.3 thousand US dollars, showing a dramatic advance of 34.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 45.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zimbabwe in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(47.5%)	(22.7%)	34.6%	(18.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Mozambique, South Africa, and the Netherlands remained the principal buyers of Zimbabwe's beans in value terms. Mozambique accounted for 37.5% of exports, South Africa for 26.0%, and the Netherlands for 6.3%. Collectively, these three countries made up 69.8% of total exports in value terms.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Zimbabwe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports beans to Zimbabwe

Imports in kind, kg

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment for bean imports into Zimbabwe. In 2019, imports reached their minimum value at 3 kilograms, with the largest decline that year at 100.0%. In 2020, imports registered 60 000 kilograms, which is 1 999 900.0% higher compared to 2019. From the low in 2019 to the high in 2020, import volumes varied by 20 000 times.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zimbabwe in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	506.1%	(100.0%)	1 999 900.0%	129.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Malawi and Zambia accounted for the bulk of Zimbabwe's bean imports in kind, jointly taking 100.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Zimbabwe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment for bean imports into Zimbabwe in value terms. In 2019, imports dropped to their lowest point at 0.0 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 99.9%. In 2020, imports peaked at 37.7 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a sharp advance of 508 252.2% from 2019. From the low in 2019 to the high in 2020, import volumes showed a top-to-bottom ratio of 5 084 times.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zimbabwe in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	407.0%	(99.9%)	508 252.2%	171.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In the period from 2017 to 2020, the two leading destinations for bean imports into Zimbabwe in value terms were Malawi and Zambia, together accounting for 100.0% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Zimbabwe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io