Eastern Europe: Market for Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) 2025

Market Size for Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) in Eastern Europe

The East European market for broad beans and horse beans (dry) soared to $X in 2022, growing by 119% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate measured growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) in Eastern Europe

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 recorded buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 147%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Lithuania (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of broad bean and horse bean production, comprising approx. 48% of total volume. Moreover, broad bean and horse bean production in Lithuania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Latvia (X tons), twofold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 17% share.

In Lithuania, broad bean and horse bean production increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Latvia (+6.7% per year) and Poland (+10.9% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of broad beans and horse beans (dry) in Eastern Europe surged to X tons per ha, jumping by 48% on the year before. In general, the yield, however, faced a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the broad bean and horse bean yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 broad beans and horse beans (dry) in Eastern Europe fell to X ha, shrinking by -8.5% on 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 149%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to broad bean and horse bean production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Exports in Eastern Europe

Broad bean and horse bean exports reduced notably to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -27.4% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 491% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 373% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lithuania represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to 53% of total exports. Latvia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 29% share, followed by Poland (12%) and Estonia (4.7%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Latvia (with a CAGR of +78.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest broad bean and horse bean supplying countries in Eastern Europe were Lithuania ($X), Latvia ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising 94% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Latvia, with a CAGR of +78.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 19% against the previous year. Export price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, broad bean and horse bean export price increased by +15.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Poland ($X per ton) and Latvia ($X per ton), while Estonia ($X per ton) and Lithuania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Estonia (+1.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas purchases of broad beans and horse beans (dry) decreased by -14.2% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 775%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 168% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Latvia (X tons) represented the major importer of broad beans and horse beans (dry), making up 78% of total imports. Lithuania (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Poland (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 19% share of total imports. Bulgaria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to broad bean and horse bean imports into Latvia stood at +68.3%. At the same time, Bulgaria (+117.8%), Poland (+60.6%) and Lithuania (+32.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bulgaria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +117.8% from 2012-2022. Latvia (+45 p.p.), Poland (+2.5 p.p.) and Bulgaria (+1.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Lithuania saw its share reduced by -38.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Latvia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported broad beans and horse beans (dry) in Eastern Europe, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lithuania ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with an 8.2% share.

In Latvia, broad bean and horse bean imports increased at an average annual rate of +46.6% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lithuania (+33.4% per year) and Poland (+36.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 32% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Lithuania ($X per ton) and Bulgaria ($X per ton), while Latvia ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+0.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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