Australia: Green Bean Market 2025

Green Bean Market Size in Australia

The Australian green bean market fell to $X in 2022, waning by -4.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Green bean consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Bean Production in Australia

In value terms, green bean production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of green beans in Australia expanded notably to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by 9.1% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average green bean yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Australia contracted to X ha, waning by -14.3% on 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 40%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then fell in the following year.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, approx. X tons of green beans were exported from Australia; dropping by -53.6% on the previous year. Overall, exports saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 31% 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

New Zealand (X tons) was the main destination for green bean exports from Australia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to New Zealand stood at -4.5%.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) also remains the key foreign market for green beans exports from Australia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to New Zealand totaled -1.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average green bean export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a perceptible expansion 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 +108.8% against 2015 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for New Zealand.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for New Zealand amounted to +2.9% per year.

Green Bean Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, approx. X tons of green beans were imported into Australia; rising by 52% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 70% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green bean imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild reduction. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest green bean supplier to Australia, with a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, green bean imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada amounted to +4.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-7.7% per year) and Myanmar (+17.2% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of green beans to Australia, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada stood at +8.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-4.3% per year) and Myanmar (+10.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green bean import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 20% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Myanmar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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