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Dried shelled cow peas market in Zambia

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for dried shelled cow peas in Zambia showed strong growth from 2018 to 2021, increasing from 6 645 t to 12 323 t. This expansion was followed by a significant contraction in 2022 and 2023, with the market falling to 7 834 t and then to 5 444 t, respectively.

In 2024, high inflation affected the food sector, with year-on-year inflation reaching 15.7% in October. This pressure on prices for items including dried beans influenced consumer purchasing behavior and market conditions for pulses.

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 Zambia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Zambia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Zambia 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 Zambia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zambia 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, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zambia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Zambia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zambia 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 Zambia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zambia 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, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zambia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Zambia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zambia 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 Zambia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zambia 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, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zambia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Zambia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zambia 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 Zambia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zambia 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, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zambia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Zambia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zambia 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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 dried shelled cow peas in Zambia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Zambia ranked 25th globally in dried shelled cow peas production from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of dried shelled cow peas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of dried shelled cow peas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Zambia's dried shelled cow peas production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 10 342 tonnes, marking a 27.1% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production overall decreased by 16.8%, with an annualized growth rate of 5.9%. The lowest production was recorded in 2018 at 6 824 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 45.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(45.1%)	19.3%	27.1%	(5.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Zambia's dried shelled cow peas production value rebounded. In 2020, output was valued at 9 615 thousand US dollars, showing a dramatic 55.7% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value fell by 12.8%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 4.5%. The minimum value occurred in 2019 at 6 176 thousand US dollars, while the largest drop was in 2018 at 36.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Zambia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(36.3%)	(12.1%)	55.7%	(4.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports dried shelled cow peas from Zambia

Exports in kind, t

Dried shelled cow peas exports from Zambia declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 3 tonnes, a steep 74.5% reduction from the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, exports plummeted by 99.8%, with an annualized rate of 86.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(86.0%)	(93.2%)	(74.5%)	(86.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Zambia's dried shelled cow peas exports in kind were heavily concentrated on Zimbabwe, which accounted for 88.8% of total flows, with other countries making up the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Dried shelled cow peas shipments from Zambia abroad declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Zambia exported 3 thousand US dollars worth, representing a sharp 68.7% year-on-year drop. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 99.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 86.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(83.7%)	(95.0%)	(68.7%)	(86.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the export value structure was centered on Zimbabwe, with a share of 87.9% of total flows, while other markets formed a less significant portion.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports dried shelled cow peas to Zambia

Imports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 70-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Zambia imported 5 tonnes of dried shelled cow peas, reflecting a dramatic 72.2% decline from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(72.2%)	169.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa was the dominant market for imports in kind, taking 88.8% of total flows, with other countries accounting for the residual share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import values dropped to a minimum in 2017 and climbed to their maximum in 2019, a 75-fold shift. In 2020, dried shelled cow peas shipments to Zambia from abroad amounted to 5 thousand US dollars, representing an abrupt 71.0% decline relative to the prior year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(71.0%)	178.7%

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017 to 2020, South Africa accounted for 88.6% of total imports in value terms, with the remaining flows distributed among a broad group of smaller countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io