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Ethiopia: Soya Sauce Market 2025

Soya Sauce Market Size in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian soya sauce market contracted to $X in 2022, which is down by -8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced increase. Soya sauce consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Soya Sauce Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, soya sauce production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a notable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 86%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Soya Sauce Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, shipments abroad of soya sauce decreased by 0% to X kg, falling for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The smallest decline of -43.5% was in 2015. The exports peaked at X kg in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, soya sauce exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a deep reduction. The smallest decline of -28.8% was in 2015. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X kg) was the main destination for soya sauce exports from Ethiopia, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Denmark was relatively modest.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Denmark was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average soya sauce export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 26% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Denmark.

From 2014 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Denmark amounted to 0.0% per year.

Soya Sauce Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, overseas purchases of soya sauce were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 178%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, soya sauce imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 162% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main supplier of soya sauce to Ethiopia, accounting for a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, soya sauce imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Malaysia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +7.6%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of soya sauce to Ethiopia, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +9.4%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average soya sauce import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 19% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the price for China totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+6.1%).

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the soya sauce market in Ethiopia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 10841210 - Soya sauce

Country coverage:

Ethiopia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ethiopia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024