Benelux: Green Bean Market 2024

Green Bean Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux green bean market surged to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Green Bean Production in Benelux

In value terms, green bean production rose significantly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Belgium (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of green bean production, accounting for X% of total volume.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume in Belgium was relatively modest.

The average green bean yield soared to X tons per ha in 2023, jumping by X% compared with 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The green bean harvested area rose sharply to X ha in 2023, with an increase of X% on the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green bean production attained the maximum at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Green Bean Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2023, shipments abroad of green beans decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green bean exports rose sharply to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, the Netherlands (X tons) was the major exporter of green beans, committing X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to green bean exports from the Netherlands stood at X%. Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest green bean supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, green bean export price increased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

Green Bean Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2023, the amount of green beans imported in Benelux expanded slightly to X tons, increasing by X% compared with 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean imports rose significantly to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Belgium (X tons) represented the major importer of green beans, constituting X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023.

In terms of the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform