Dried shelled beans market in Zimbabwe

Earlier Report Observations

The market for dried shelled beans in Zimbabwe experienced substantial growth from 43 691 t in 2018 to 101 709 t in 2023. This expansion was marked by a particularly sharp increase in 2021, when the market volume jumped by 50% to nearly 100 000 t.

Following the 2021 peak, the market contracted by approximately 18% to 82 223 t in 2022. The subsequent year saw a strong recovery, with volume rising by 24% to set a new record above 101 700 t, completing a period of overall significant market enlargement.

Production dried shelled beans in Zimbabwe

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Top producers of dried shelled beans, 2017-2020

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

Zimbabwe's dried shelled bean production has grown for three consecutive years. In 2020, the country produced 58 129 tonnes, marking a 15.2% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 64.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 18.1%.

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

Exports dried shelled beans from Zimbabwe

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The market displayed volatility during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with the peak being 6.5 times higher than the trough. In 2020, Zimbabwe exported 249 tonnes of dried shelled beans, a sharp increase of 47.2% compared to the prior year. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 487 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 65.3%, while the biggest jump was in 2018, surging by 550.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa and Mozambique together accounted for 88.2% of Zimbabwe's total dried shelled bean exports by volume. Other countries made up the remaining share, forming a diverse but less significant portion.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Market behavior was volatile in these years. Export values hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with the peak being 3.5 times higher than the trough. In 2020, Zimbabwe's dried shelled bean exports were valued at 368 thousand US dollars, a 52.3% rise from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 449 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2019, dropping by 46.2%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, climbing by 252.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, South Africa and Mozambique dominated Zimbabwe's dried shelled bean exports by value, together representing 92.1% of the total. Other destinations contributed smaller individual shares.

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

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

Imports dried shelled beans to Zimbabwe

Imports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend over this timeframe. Import volumes were at their minimum in 2018 and reached their maximum in 2020, with the peak being 4.4 times higher than the trough. In 2020, Zimbabwe imported 8 671 tonnes of dried shelled beans, a significant increase of 25.7% compared to the previous year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 949 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 67.9%, while the biggest jump was in 2019, surging by 253.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Zimbabwe's dried shelled bean imports by volume were primarily sourced from South Africa and Malawi, which together accounted for 84.9% of total flows. Other origins played a secondary role.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Import values were at their lowest in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with the peak being 4.2 times higher than the trough. In 2020, Zimbabwe imported dried shelled beans worth 7 392 thousand US dollars, up 44.1% from 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 779 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2018, dropping by 61.4%, while the biggest increase was in 2019, rising by 188.2%.

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

Over the 2017–2020 period, South Africa and Malawi were the main sources for Zimbabwe's dried shelled bean imports by value, jointly accounting for 84.9% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among other markets.

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

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