Benelux: Green Bean Market 2025

Green Bean Market Size in Benelux

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Benelux green bean market, when its value decreased by -12.6% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Green Bean Production in Benelux

In value terms, green bean production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 61% 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 countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +4.3%).

The average green bean yield dropped to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by -14% compared with the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 40%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then contracted in the following year. 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 green beans in Benelux reduced slightly to X ha, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 5%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Green Bean Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, shipments abroad of green beans decreased by -44.3% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 61%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, green bean exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 52% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 95% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), committing a 4.6% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the green beans exports, with a CAGR of -4.8% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-16.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+10 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (-10.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest green bean supplier in Benelux, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 4.2% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, green bean exports increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 18% against the previous year. Export price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, 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 (+8.1%).

Green Bean Imports

Imports in Benelux

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of green beans decreased by -19.8% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, green bean imports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 34%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium represented the main importer of green beans in Benelux, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 62% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), generating a 37% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +1.5%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported green beans in Benelux, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 29% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, green bean imports expanded at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -5.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, 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 (+2.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform