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Dried shelled legumes market in Ethiopia

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Ethiopia's dried shelled legumes market volume fluctuated between 5.9 million tons in 2018 and 6.0 million tons in 2023, with a notable surge to 7.1 million tons in 2020 representing the period's peak. This increase was followed by a gradual contraction over the subsequent three years.

Domestic production remained relatively stable around 6 million tons annually, except for a rise to 7.0 million tons in 2020. Import volumes saw a sharp increase starting in 2020, exceeding 200 thousand tons per year through 2022, which expanded total market supply. Export activities were supported by state-involved trade facilitation, with notable shipments to the United Kingdom valued at US$3.14 million in 2022.

By 2023, imports had fallen to 153 thousand tons while exports recovered to 276 thousand tons, contributing to the lower domestic market volume. Preliminary 2024 trade figures show imports at 63 thousand tons and exports at 257 thousand tons, continuing the trend of significant external trade flows.

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 Ethiopia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Ethiopia 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, K 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, K 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ethiopia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Ethiopia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ethiopia 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ethiopia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Ethiopia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ethiopia 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ethiopia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Ethiopia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ethiopia 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ethiopia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Ethiopia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 legumes in Ethiopia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Ethiopia was one of the world's leading producers of dried shelled legumes from 2017 to 2020, ranking 7th globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of dried shelled legumes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Ethiopia produced 7 041 K t of dried shelled legumes, representing a solid 19.0% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 15%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 5 917 K t, which saw the largest decline of 3.5% that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.1%	(3.5%)	19.0%	4.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports dried shelled legumes from Ethiopia

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Ethiopia exported 221.8 K t of dried shelled legumes, marking a 29.5% contraction compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 30.3%, equating to an annualized decline of 11.3%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with exports rising by 6.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.3%)	6.7%	(29.5%)	(11.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India (14.0% of exports in kind), Kenya (12.9%), and Indonesia (9.2%) were notable buyers of dried shelled legumes from Ethiopia, though their combined share of total exports in kind reached only 36.1%, indicating a diversified export market.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Ethiopia exported dried shelled legumes worth 177.5 M $ US, showing a modest contraction of 6.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 24.6%, with an annualized decline of 9.0%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 20.3%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 0.8% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.3%)	0.8%	(6.1%)	(9.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ethiopia's export partner portfolio for dried shelled legumes in value terms was quite broad. India (13.2% of exports in value terms), Indonesia (12.7%), and Vietnam (11.6%) together accounted for only 37.5% of total export flows, reflecting a diverse market.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports dried shelled legumes to Ethiopia

Imports in kind, K t

Import levels showed significant volatility during this period. In 2020, Ethiopia imported 230.3 K t of dried shelled legumes, a 170.9% increase from the previous year. The lowest import level was recorded in 2018 at 47.8 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 41.5%. Overall, imports fluctuated 4.8-fold between the high in 2020 and the low in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(41.5%)	77.9%	170.9%	41.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States (36.3% of imports in kind), the United Arab Emirates (18.9%), and Ukraine (13.6%) were the main sources for Ethiopia's imports of dried shelled legumes, together accounting for 68.8% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. In 2020, Ethiopia's imports of dried shelled legumes reached 104.8 M $ US, a 60.4% increase year-over-year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 36.3 M $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 49.1%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with an 80.1% rise. Overall, import volumes shifted 2.9-fold between the maximum in 2020 and the minimum in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(49.1%)	80.1%	60.4%	13.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States (47.7% of imports in value terms), the United Arab Emirates (19.9%), and Italy (7.0%) led the structure of Ethiopia's imports of dried shelled legumes in value terms, together representing 74.6% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io