Australia and Oceania: Green Bean Market 2025

Green Bean Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The green bean market in Australia and Oceania dropped to $X in 2022, which is down by -7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Bean Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, green bean production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Australia (X tons) remains the largest green bean producing country in Australia and Oceania, accounting for 83% of total volume. Moreover, green bean production in Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, New Zealand (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Australia was relatively modest.

The average green bean yield rose rapidly to X tons per ha in 2022, surging by 8.7% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, 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 reduced to X ha in 2022, waning by -13.1% on 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 36%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then reduced in the following year.

Green Bean Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, approx. X tons of green beans were exported in Australia and Oceania; with a decrease of -52.3% compared with 2021. Overall, exports showed a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 25%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green bean exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 31%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 97% of total exports in 2022. Fiji (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to green bean exports from Australia stood at -4.6%. Fiji experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Fiji increased by +2.7 percentage points.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest green bean supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Fiji ($X), with a 2.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia amounted to -1.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 28% against the previous year. Export price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, green bean export price increased by +108.0% against 2015 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while Fiji amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+2.9%).

Green Bean Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the amount of green beans imported in Australia and Oceania reduced remarkably to X tons, waning by -29.3% compared with 2021. In general, imports saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 31%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green bean imports fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

New Zealand (X tons) and Australia (X tons) represented roughly 98% of total imports in 2022.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of -3.5%).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported green beans in Australia and Oceania, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 16% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in New Zealand totaled -1.6%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -2.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 33% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

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 New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+3.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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