CIS: Dry Bean Market 2025

Dry Bean Market Size in CIS

In 2022, the CIS dry bean market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Dry Bean Production in CIS

In value terms, dry bean production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +2.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 75% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Uzbekistan (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons), together accounting for 80% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +16.4%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average dry bean yield amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, surging by 11% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the dry bean yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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, the total area harvested in terms of beans (dry) production in the CIS reduced to X ha, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 81%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the dry bean harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Dry Bean Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2022, the amount of beans (dry) exported in the CIS surged to X tons, growing by 21% on 2021. In general, exports recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 4,187% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, dry bean exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 3,391% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for 84% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), constituting a 15% share of total exports.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the beans (dry) exports, with a CAGR of +27.2% from 2012 to 2022. Kyrgyzstan (-2.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uzbekistan (+84 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kyrgyzstan saw its share reduced by -79.9% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest dry bean supplier in the CIS, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Uzbekistan totaled +29.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -10.3% against the previous year. Export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, dry bean export price decreased by -11.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by 50%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+3.0%).

Dry Bean Imports

Imports in CIS

For the fourth consecutive year, the CIS recorded growth in supplies from abroad of beans (dry), which increased by 33% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 52%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dry bean imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) dominates imports structure, together generating 81% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons) and Azerbaijan (X tons), together mixing up a 13% share of total imports. Moldova (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +161.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported beans (dry) in the CIS, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Azerbaijan, with an 8.3% share.

In Russia, dry bean imports expanded at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (+25.5% per year) and Azerbaijan (+23.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, falling by -9.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by 23% 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 lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Azerbaijan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (+9.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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