Dried shelled beans market in Mozambique

Earlier Report Observations

Following a 2017 export blockage to India, the Mozambican government introduced new reference prices for the 2018/19 campaign to support local bean growers. This move coincided with a rise in production and market volume to 466 тыс. т in 2019, though persistent export quotas to India and chronic challenges like irregular rainfall and poor seed quality constrained further growth. The market volume then declined to 397 тыс. т in 2020.

A pivotal shift occurred in 2021 when Mozambique and India agreed to temporarily lift the annual export quota of 200 тыс. т, opening the Indian market to nearly all Mozambican production. This triggered a surge in exports to 97 тыс. т. While domestic production also increased, the sharp rise in shipments abroad meant the local market size expanded only marginally to 403 тыс. т that year.

Production continued its upward trajectory in the following years, reaching 632 тыс. т by 2023. This growth was underpinned by the suspension of the export limit to India until March 2024, allowing producers to sell freely. Exports remained high, with India as the primary destination, while the domestic market volume grew to 557 тыс. т by 2023. Legal disputes involving export companies like the ETG group added complexity, but the foundational trade agreement with India continued to define market dynamics, with reports of sustained exports and high international prices into 2024.

Production dried shelled beans in Mozambique

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, Mozambique ranked as the 18th largest producer of dried shelled beans between 2017 and 2020.

Top producers of dried shelled beans, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried shelled beans, 2017-2020

Following a two-year period of growth, Mozambique's production of dried shelled beans declined. In 2020, the country produced 409.1 thousand tons, marking a 15.7% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 4.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 485.2 thousand tons, with the largest year-on-year increase of 10.3% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Mozambique in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports dried shelled beans from Mozambique

Exports in kind, t

After two consecutive years of growth, Mozambique's exports of dried shelled beans dropped significantly. In 2020, the country exported 12 698 tons, representing a sharp decline of 39.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 22.7%, with an average annual decline rate of 8.2%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 21 061 tons, which also saw the largest year-on-year increase of 26.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mozambique in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, India, Malawi, and the United Arab Emirates were the primary destinations for Mozambique's dried shelled bean exports, accounting for 87.5% of total export volume. India led with 52.5% of exports, followed by Malawi at 17.7% and the United Arab Emirates at 17.2%.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market showed considerable volatility during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 4 802 thousand US dollars and peaked in 2019 at 15 443 thousand US dollars, representing a 3.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, export value fell to 10 929 thousand US dollars, a 29.2% decrease from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 37.4%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2019 at 221.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, India, the United Arab Emirates, and Bangladesh were the main destinations for Mozambique's dried shelled bean exports by value, collectively representing 87.6% of total export revenue. India accounted for 59.7% of export value, followed by the United Arab Emirates at 16.2% and Bangladesh at 11.8%.

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

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

Imports dried shelled beans to Mozambique

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes showed significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest import level was recorded in 2018 at 281 tons, while imports peaked in 2019 at 1 727 tons, representing a 6.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports declined to approximately 783 tons, a 54.7% decrease from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 59.6%, while the most substantial increase was recorded in 2019 at 515.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mozambique in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa, Malawi, and Italy were the primary sources of dried shelled bean imports to Mozambique, together accounting for 74.6% of total import volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values exhibited notable fluctuations during this period. The lowest import value was recorded in 2018 at 373 thousand US dollars, while imports reached their peak in 2019 at 1 892 thousand US dollars, representing a 5.1-fold difference. In 2020, import value declined to 1 332 thousand US dollars, a sharp decrease of 29.6% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 66.3%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2019 at 407.1%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, South Africa, Malawi, and Zimbabwe were the main sources of dried shelled bean imports to Mozambique by value, collectively representing 78.6% of total import expenditure. South Africa accounted for 42.0% of import value, followed by Malawi at 20.9% and Zimbabwe at 15.8%.

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

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