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

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

In 2022, the Benelux market for broad beans and horse beans (dry) increased by 84% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a significant expansion. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 95% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of broad bean and horse bean production was Belgium (X tons), accounting for 71% of total volume. Moreover, broad bean and horse bean production in Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Belgium totaled +8.4%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: the Netherlands (-3.8% per year) and Luxembourg (+4.8% per year).

The average broad bean and horse bean yield skyrocketed to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by 53% compared with 2021. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 179% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the broad bean and horse bean yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of broad beans and horse beans (dry) were harvested in Benelux; with a decrease of -33.9% against the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 211%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Exports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Exports in Benelux

Broad bean and horse bean exports soared to X tons in 2022, surging by 168% against 2021. In general, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 575% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented roughly 99.9% of total exports in 2022.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +52.6%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the largest broad bean and horse bean supplier in Benelux, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands stood at +39.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 98% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by 162%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+13.0%).

Imports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Imports in Benelux

For the third consecutive year, Benelux recorded growth in purchases abroad of broad beans and horse beans (dry), which increased by 94% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 312%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 225%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) was the key importer of broad beans and horse beans (dry), mixing up 79% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), mixing up a 21% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the broad beans and horse beans (dry) imports, with a CAGR of +48.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belgium (+33.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of the Netherlands (+22 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (-22.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported broad beans and horse beans (dry) in Benelux, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 22% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, broad bean and horse bean imports expanded at an average annual rate of +45.0% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 30%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-2.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform