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

Market Size for Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) in the EU

The EU market for broad beans and horse beans (dry) skyrocketed to $X in 2022, picking up by 18% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Production of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) in the EU

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 37%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Lithuania (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons), together comprising 50% of total production. Italy, Latvia, Poland, Denmark and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +34.4%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average broad bean and horse bean yield soared to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, the broad bean and horse bean yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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 broad bean and horse bean harvested area in the European Union contracted slightly to X ha, falling by -3.9% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 36%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Exports in the EU

Broad bean and horse bean exports declined to X tons in 2022, falling by -8.4% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, posted a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 52%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 69% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Lithuania (X tons), France (X tons), Latvia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) represented the key exporter of broad beans and horse beans (dry) in the European Union, generating 85% of total export. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), committing a 6% share of total exports. The following exporters - Estonia (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) - each recorded a 4.6% share of total exports.

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 the European Union were Lithuania ($X), France ($X) and Latvia ($X), with a combined 52% share of total exports.

Latvia, with a CAGR of +78.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries 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 the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Export price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, broad bean and horse bean export price increased by +23.6% against 2019 indices. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Estonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+13.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Imports in the EU

In 2022, supplies from abroad of broad beans and horse beans (dry) increased by 22% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 75% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) represented the largest importer of broad beans and horse beans (dry) in the European Union, achieving 62% of total import. Latvia (X tons) took a 9.6% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Italy (9.5%), Belgium (6%) and Spain (5.2%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Latvia (with a CAGR of +68.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest broad bean and horse bean importing markets in the European Union were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Denmark ($X), together comprising 57% of total imports. Italy, Latvia, Spain and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

Among the main importing countries, Latvia, with a CAGR of +46.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 9.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 Spain ($X per ton), while Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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