Dried shelled broad and horse beans market in Ethiopia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for dried shelled broad and horse beans in Ethiopia showed mixed trends from 2018 to 2021. After an initial contraction in volume to 965 thousand tons in 2019, the market recovered and grew steadily, reaching 1 074 thousand tons by 2021. In value terms, the market expanded consistently, rising from $537.6 million to $637.5 million, reflecting potential price increases or shifts toward higher-value products.

Growth accelerated in 2022 and 2023, with market volume climbing to 1 144 thousand tons and value surpassing $856.6 million. This expansion was supported by state-influenced export activity, which helped stimulate production. Additionally, Ethiopia emerged as one of the fastest-growing exporters in this category, with export value rising by $2.8 million between 2022 and 2023, indicating the entry of new players or capacity expansions that boosted overall market output.

Production dried shelled broad and horse beans in Ethiopia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Ethiopia was one of the world's top producers of dried shelled broad and horse beans from 2017 to 2020, ranking second globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of dried shelled broad and horse beans, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried shelled broad and horse beans, 2017-2020

In 2020, Ethiopia produced 1 071 K t of dried shelled broad and horse beans, marking a moderate increase of 6.3% compared to the previous year. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 16.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.1%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 4.3%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 14.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Dried shelled broad and horse beans production in Ethiopia increased for the third consecutive year in 2020. The output was valued at 631.1 M $ US, showing a limited advance of 7.7% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, production value rose by 23%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 7.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Ethiopia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports dried shelled broad and horse beans from Ethiopia

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export volumes varied significantly, with a 3.3-fold difference between the low in 2020 and the high in 2019. In 2020, Ethiopia exported 12 639 t of dried shelled broad and horse beans, representing a steep drop of 69.6% compared to the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 41 606 t, with the largest increase that year at 57.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure for dried shelled broad and horse beans was heavily centered on Sudan, which accounted for 73.3% of total flows. Other markets played a less significant role during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Noticeable fluctuations characterized the market performance during these years. Exports varied by 3.2-fold from the low in 2020 to the high in 2019. In 2020, cross-border shipments of dried shelled broad and horse beans from Ethiopia amounted to 7 451 K $ US, corresponding to a steep drop of 69.2% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 24 208 K $ US, with the largest increase that year at 74.6%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Sudan and Egypt remained the principal destinations for exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 84.8% of total flows. Other partners each held significantly smaller shares.

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

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

Imports dried shelled broad and horse beans to Ethiopia

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend during this timeframe. Import volumes varied dramatically, with a 498-fold difference between the minimum in 2018 and the maximum in 2020. In 2020, foreign supplies of dried shelled broad and horse beans to Ethiopia amounted to 86 t, which is 211.1% higher compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 0.2 t, with the largest decline that year at 93.0%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 15,908.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China remained the key source for dried shelled broad and horse beans imports to Ethiopia, accounting for 84.7% of total imports in kind. Other destinations were much less significant.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. The span from 2018 to 2020 showed a peak-to-trough amplitude of 90 times. In 2020, Ethiopia imported dried shelled broad and horse beans valued at 1 K $ US, which is 301.1% higher compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 K $ US, with the largest decline that year at 44.7%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 2,150.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets — China, the United States, and Spain — together absorbed 90.1% of total imports in value terms of dried shelled broad and horse beans to Ethiopia.

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

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