Egypt: Market for Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) 2025

Market Size for Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) in Egypt

The Egyptian market for broad beans and horse beans (dry) was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a mild setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) in Egypt

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 139% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of broad beans and horse beans (dry) in Egypt expanded significantly to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 11% against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average broad bean and horse bean 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.

The broad bean and horse bean harvested area in Egypt reduced slightly to X ha in 2022, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 45%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the broad bean and horse bean harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Exports from Egypt

Broad bean and horse bean exports from Egypt surged to X tons in 2022, increasing by 33% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 139%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 108%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) were the main destinations of broad bean and horse bean exports from Egypt, together accounting for 56% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Italy, Yemen, Palestine, Spain, Turkey, Kuwait and Sudan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Palestine (with a CAGR of +65.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Morocco ($X) and Jordan ($X) were the largest markets for broad bean and horse bean exported from Egypt worldwide, together accounting for 56% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Italy, Yemen, Palestine, Spain, Turkey, Kuwait and Sudan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

Palestine, with a CAGR of +55.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for broad beans and horse beans (dry) amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 19% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 20% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Jordan ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sudan (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, overseas purchases of broad beans and horse beans (dry) increased by 28% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed a temperate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of broad bean and horse bean to Egypt, accounting for a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, broad bean and horse bean imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Lithuania (X tons), with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia amounted to +9.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+0.3% per year) and Lithuania (+17.0% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of broad beans and horse beans (dry) to Egypt, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Lithuania, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia stood at +6.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-3.0% per year) and Lithuania (+23.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for broad beans and horse beans (dry) stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -1.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 65%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Australia ($X per ton) and Latvia ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) and Lithuania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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