Benelux: Dry Bean Market 2025

Dry Bean Market Size in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux dry bean market decreased by -30.9% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed a prominent increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Dry Bean Production in Benelux

In value terms, dry bean production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The Netherlands (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of dry bean production, accounting for 89% of total volume. Moreover, dry bean production in the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Belgium (X tons), eightfold.

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

The average dry bean yield was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by 11%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. 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 beans (dry) were harvested in Benelux; therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 55%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to dry bean production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dry Bean Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of beans (dry), when their volume decreased by -29% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, saw a slight increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 71%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, dry bean exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% 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 2020 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the key exporter of beans (dry), creating 69% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), constituting a 31% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the beans (dry) exports, with a CAGR of +3.7% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-2.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+15 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -13.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest dry bean supplier in Benelux, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands totaled +3.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 1.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum 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 origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+1.0%).

Dry Bean Imports

Imports in Benelux

After four years of growth, supplies from abroad of beans (dry) decreased by -30.6% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded notable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, dry bean imports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the major importer of beans (dry) in Benelux, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. 73% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), comprising a 27% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the beans (dry) imports, with a CAGR of +7.2% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The Netherlands (+18 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -17.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported beans (dry) in Benelux, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 26% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, dry bean imports increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 19%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-0.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform