Estonia: Green Bean Market 2025

Green Bean Market Size in Estonia

The Estonian green bean market declined to $X in 2022, reducing by -6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by +1.0% against 2020 indices. Green bean consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Bean Production in Estonia

In value terms, green bean production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 49%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average green bean yield in Estonia amounted to less than X kg per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 green beans production in Estonia totaled less than X ha, stabilizing at the year before. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from Estonia

In 2022, approx. X tons of green beans were exported from Estonia; increasing by 1,273% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 44,060% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, green bean exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 36,018%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for green bean exports from Estonia, accounting for a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, green bean exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Latvia (X tons), more than tenfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Latvia (+56.2% per year) and the Netherlands (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for green beans exports from Estonia, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Latvia ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Latvia (+70.7% per year) and the Netherlands (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average green bean export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -64.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a significant decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 37%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Latvia (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Green Bean Imports

Imports into Estonia

Green bean imports into Estonia declined sharply to X tons in 2022, waning by -15.2% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 170% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, green bean imports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 192% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of green bean to Estonia, with a 25% share of total imports. Moreover, green bean imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Morocco (X tons), fourfold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands stood at +16.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (+22.3% per year) and Poland (+16.6% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Kenya ($X) and Morocco ($X) were the largest green bean suppliers to Estonia, with a combined 41% share of total imports. Senegal, Belgium, Poland and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

Among the main suppliers, Senegal, with a CAGR of +49.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average green bean import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -21.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 18%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform