EU: Dry Bean Market 2024

Dry Bean Market Size in the EU

In 2023, the EU dry bean market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. The total consumption indicated prominent growth 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Dry Bean Production in the EU

In value terms, dry bean production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Lithuania (X tons), Latvia (X tons) and Poland (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Estonia, Spain, Greece and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Estonia (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2023, the average yield of beans (dry) in the European Union dropped to X tons per ha, remaining stable against 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the dry bean yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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.

In 2023, approx. X ha of beans (dry) were harvested in the European Union; growing by X% against 2022 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Dry Bean Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2023, shipments abroad of beans (dry) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Total exports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dry bean exports stood at $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2023: its value 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Poland (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), France (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2023.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by France (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest dry bean supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

In the Netherlands, dry bean exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dry Bean Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2023, approx. X tons of beans (dry) were imported in the European Union; with a decrease of X% compared with 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dry bean imports reduced to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; 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% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy represented the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. Spain (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by France (X tons), Portugal (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Romania (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Bulgaria (X tons), Greece (X tons), Germany (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Poland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Italy increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Poland (X%), Hungary (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Belgium (X%) and Portugal (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. France, Greece and Romania experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Spain (X%), Germany (X%) and Bulgaria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Italy and the Netherlands increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported beans (dry) in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

In Italy, dry bean imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2023, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform