Ethiopia: Green Bean Market 2025

Green Bean Market Size in Ethiopia

In 2022, the Ethiopian green bean market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Green Bean Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, green bean production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 51% against the previous year. Green bean production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of green beans in Ethiopia contracted modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at the year before. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 0.1%. Over the period under review, the average green bean yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2013; 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 green bean harvested area in Ethiopia totaled X ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green bean production reached the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of green beans, when their volume decreased by -2% to X tons. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 445% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green bean exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 443% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for green bean exports from Ethiopia, accounting for a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, green bean exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Indonesia (X tons), with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+5.6% per year) and Indonesia (-11.1% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for green beans exports from Ethiopia, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands amounted to -6.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+17.8% per year) and Indonesia (-14.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average green bean export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -7.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 52%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Djibouti ($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 India (+16.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Bean Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, imports of green beans into Ethiopia shrank to X tons, reducing by -2.7% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, saw a slight expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 507% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green bean imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 314% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of green bean to Ethiopia, accounting for a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, green bean imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X kg), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy amounted to +40.9%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of green beans to Ethiopia, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 26% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy totaled +34.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green bean import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -17.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 163% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Italy amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+26.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform