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Dried shelled legumes market in Timor-Leste

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for dried shelled legumes in Timor-Leste expanded gradually, with the market volume rising from 20 849 t to 21 422 t. This growth aligned with an FAO-EU project supporting drought-affected farming communities through conservation agriculture techniques, which helped improve legume productivity and farmer incomes. Government policies continuously promoted the transition from subsistence to market agriculture, focusing on optimizing national production, while the introduction of environmental licensing legislation in 2020 established frameworks for sustainable agricultural practices.

A sharp market increase of 4.7% to 22 423 t occurred in 2021, primarily driven by a surge in imports to 847 t. This import jump corresponded with maintained agricultural development policies that emphasized food security, small farmer training, and private sector strengthening, likely addressing domestic supply needs. In 2022, imports declined to 547 t, leading to a slight market contraction to 22 135 t, as new policies aimed at reinforcing the private sector and attracting agricultural investments were adopted to stimulate domestic production and market stability.

By 2023, the market stabilized at 22 155 t. The government's 2023-2028 program emphasized transforming agriculture from subsistence to market-oriented systems, focusing on food security and sustainable development, which set the direction for legume sector growth. Continued environmental regulations and ongoing support for agricultural production provided a consistent policy backdrop, influencing long-term market dynamics.

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 Timor-Leste
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Timor-Leste in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Timor-Leste 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Timor-Leste in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Timor-Leste by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Timor-Leste in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Timor-Leste by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Timor-Leste, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Timor-Leste by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Timor-Leste in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Timor-Leste by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Timor-Leste in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Timor-Leste by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Timor-Leste, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Timor-Leste by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production dried shelled legumes in Timor-Leste

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of dried shelled legumes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Timor-Leste's production of dried shelled legumes has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 21 372 tonnes, marking a slight increase of 0.9% from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 4.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Timor-Leste in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.0%	1.8%	0.9%	1.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports dried shelled legumes from Timor-Leste

Exports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Timor-Leste in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Timor-Leste exported dried shelled legumes almost exclusively to Australia, which accounted for 100.0% of total exports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 period, Australia consistently dominated Timor-Leste's export structure in value terms, representing 100.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports dried shelled legumes to Timor-Leste

Imports in kind, kg

Timor-Leste's imports of dried shelled legumes have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 50 163 kilograms, up by 48.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports surged by 293.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 57.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Timor-Leste in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	134.5%	13.2%	48.1%	57.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main suppliers of dried shelled legumes to Timor-Leste in volume terms were Indonesia (55.9% of imports), China (20.4%), and Portugal (9.1%). Together, these three countries made up 85.4% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Import values hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with the peak being 2.7 times higher than the trough. In 2020, deliveries of dried shelled legumes to Timor-Leste amounted to 25 871 US dollars, a 45.7% increase from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 28 175 US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 37.0%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, rising by 171.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	171.8%	(37.0%)	45.7%	35.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the leading suppliers of dried shelled legumes to Timor-Leste in value terms were Portugal (29.0% of imports), Indonesia (28.6%), and China (17.9%). Collectively, these three countries accounted for 75.6% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io