Africa: Green Bean Market 2025

Green Bean Market Size in Africa

The African green bean market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, picking up by 4.4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Green Bean Production in Africa

In value terms, green bean production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Morocco (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Algeria (X tons), together accounting for 73% of total production. Kenya, Niger, Malawi, Ghana, Senegal and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Malawi (with a CAGR of +17.4%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average green bean yield in Africa shrank to X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 2.4% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of green beans production in Africa shrank slightly to X ha, approximately equating 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 4.5% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Green Bean Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of green beans exported in Africa shrank slightly to X tons, declining by -4.5% on the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean exports declined slightly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -9.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Morocco (X tons) was the main exporter of green beans, mixing up 56% of total exports. Kenya (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Senegal (X tons) and Egypt (X tons). All these countries together took near 33% share of total exports. Botswana (X tons), Uganda (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to green bean exports from Morocco stood at +4.0%. At the same time, Botswana (+91.1%), Senegal (+16.2%), Tanzania (+4.2%) and Uganda (+3.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Botswana emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +91.1% from 2012-2022. Kenya experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Egypt (-5.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Morocco, Senegal and Botswana increased by +9.9, +6.6 and +3.3 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest green bean supplying countries in Africa were Morocco ($X), Kenya ($X) and Senegal ($X), together accounting for 90% of total exports. Egypt, Botswana, Uganda and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.6%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Botswana, with a CAGR of +84.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by 19%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+5.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Bean Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of green beans increased by 40% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 87%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green bean imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 61%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Rwanda was the largest importer of green beans in Africa, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near 37% of total imports in 2022. Tanzania (X tons) held a 20% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Madagascar (8.6%) and South Africa (7.6%). Egypt (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Central African Republic (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Lesotho (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Tanzania (with a CAGR of +51.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Madagascar ($X), Rwanda ($X) and Tanzania ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 46% of total imports.

Tanzania, with a CAGR of +44.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -33.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 89%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Madagascar ($X per ton), while Rwanda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Botswana (+3.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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