Central Asia: Market for Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) 2025

Market Size for Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) in Central Asia

The Central Asian market for broad beans and horse beans (dry) expanded significantly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 6.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate strong growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) in Central Asia

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 73%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of broad bean and horse bean production was Uzbekistan (X tons), accounting for 100% of total volume.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Uzbekistan stood at +5.1%.

In 2022, the average yield of broad beans and horse beans (dry) in Central Asia stood at X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the broad bean and horse bean yield hit record highs 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.

The broad bean and horse bean harvested area fell modestly to X ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to broad bean and horse bean production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Exports in Central Asia

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of broad beans and horse beans (dry) decreased by -99.3% to X kg in 2022. In general, exports faced a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 39,228% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 14,098% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Kyrgyzstan represented the key exporter of broad beans and horse beans (dry) in Central Asia, with the volume of exports finishing at X kg, which was approx. 86% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X kg), mixing up a 14% share of total exports.

Kyrgyzstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the broad beans and horse beans (dry) exports, with a CAGR of -29.3% from 2012 to 2022. Uzbekistan (-31.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Kyrgyzstan increased by +86 percentage points.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of -22.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -8.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+12.9%).

Imports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, broad bean and horse bean imports in Central Asia soared to X tons, surging by 47% against 2021. In general, imports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 1,227% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 1,352% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the major importer of broad beans and horse beans (dry) in Central Asia, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. 82% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), generating an 18% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to broad bean and horse bean imports into Kazakhstan stood at +35.3%. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+47.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +47.1% from 2012-2022. While the share of Kazakhstan (+82 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Kyrgyzstan (-82 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported broad beans and horse beans (dry) in Central Asia, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 25% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan amounted to -56.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by 91%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (-2.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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