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

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

The Belgian market for broad beans and horse beans (dry) surged to $X in 2022, jumping by 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted a strong expansion. Broad bean and horse bean consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a mild increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 45%. Broad bean and horse bean production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of broad beans and horse beans (dry) in Belgium reduced to X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield recorded a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average broad bean and horse bean yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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 harvested area of broad beans and horse beans (dry) in Belgium rose to X ha, with an increase of 2.1% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 25% against the previous year. The broad bean and horse bean harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, approx. X tons of broad beans and horse beans (dry) were exported from Belgium; increasing by 58% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 1,453%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 629%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons) was the main destination for broad bean and horse bean exports from Belgium, with a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, broad bean and horse bean exports to Norway exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 0.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Norway stood at +199.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+83.8% per year) and France (+11.6% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for broad beans and horse beans (dry) exports from Belgium, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 1.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Norway amounted to +223.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+59.6% per year) and France (+12.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for broad beans and horse beans (dry) stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 8.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 19% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Imports into Belgium

Broad bean and horse bean imports into Belgium skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, jumping by 94% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 213% against the previous year. Imports 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. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 149%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of broad bean and horse bean to Belgium, accounting for a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, broad bean and horse bean imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Latvia (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK stood at +70.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Latvia (-62.3% per year) and France (+8.8% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of broad beans and horse beans (dry) to Belgium, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK totaled +65.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+37.4% per year) and France (+6.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for broad beans and horse beans (dry) amounted to $X per ton, surging by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (-1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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