Africa: Market for Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) 2025

Market Size for Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) in Africa

The African market for broad beans and horse beans (dry) rose modestly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 3.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) in Africa

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ethiopia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of broad bean and horse bean production, accounting for 68% of total volume. Moreover, broad bean and horse bean production in Ethiopia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Sudan (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Egypt (X tons), with a 7.2% share.

In Ethiopia, broad bean and horse bean production increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Sudan (+1.1% per year) and Egypt (-2.0% per year).

In 2022, the average broad bean and horse bean yield in Africa dropped slightly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -3.3% on the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 16% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined in the following year. 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 broad beans and horse beans (dry) production in Africa was estimated at X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to broad bean and horse bean production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Exports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of broad beans and horse beans (dry) exported in Africa soared to X tons, jumping by 30% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 88%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +52.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 59% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Egypt represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to 72% of total exports. Zambia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Ethiopia (X tons). All these countries together took near 23% share of total exports. Tunisia (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Exports from Egypt increased at an average annual rate of +12.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Zambia (+24.0%) and Tunisia (+8.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zambia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +24.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Ethiopia (-3.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Egypt (+23 p.p.) and Zambia (+8.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Ethiopia (-24.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest broad bean and horse bean supplier in Africa, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ethiopia ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Zambia, with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Egypt stood at +9.3%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ethiopia (-3.9% per year) and Zambia (+19.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 22%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while Zambia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+2.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Imports in Africa

After three years of decline, overseas purchases of broad beans and horse beans (dry) increased by 28% to X tons in 2022. Total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 38%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt prevails in imports structure, reaching X tons, which was near 88% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Morocco (X tons), constituting a 5.5% share of total imports. Sudan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to broad bean and horse bean imports into Egypt stood at +3.3%. At the same time, Morocco (+55.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +55.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Sudan (-6.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Morocco increased by +5.4 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported broad beans and horse beans (dry) in Africa, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a 5.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Egypt was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (+48.5% per year) and Sudan (-8.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by 57% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood 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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Sudan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sudan (-2.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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