EU: Dry Bean Market 2025

Dry Bean Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU dry bean market decreased by -0.4% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. The total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% 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 -0.6% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Dry Bean Production in the EU

In value terms, dry bean production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 48%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Lithuania (X tons), Latvia (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together accounting for 79% of total production. Estonia, Spain, Greece and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Estonia (with a CAGR of +50.9%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average dry bean yield in the European Union fell modestly to X tons per ha, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the dry bean yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2019; 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of beans (dry) production in the European Union amounted to X ha, with an increase of 1.5% against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Dry Bean Exports

Exports in the EU

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of beans (dry) decreased by -21.3% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, dry bean exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 34%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons), distantly followed by Poland (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Portugal (X tons), France (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) represented the key exporters of beans (dry), together creating 82% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +7.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest dry bean supplier in the European Union, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands totaled +3.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (+6.1% per year) and France (+1.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 5.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+4.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dry Bean Imports

Imports in the EU

Dry bean imports fell to X tons in 2022, waning by -9% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dry bean imports reduced to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 30%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy was the major importer of beans (dry) in the European Union, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. 27% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Romania (X tons), together comprising a 45% share of total imports. Greece (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Poland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to dry bean imports into Italy stood at +1.5%. At the same time, Poland (+8.7%), Hungary (+7.4%), the Netherlands (+7.2%), Greece (+2.7%), Romania (+2.1%) and Portugal (+1.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +8.7% from 2012-2022. France, Spain and Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-1.2%) and Bulgaria (-3.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+4.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of France (-1.8 p.p.), Bulgaria (-2.2 p.p.) and Spain (-2.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported beans (dry) in the European Union, comprising 27% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 10% share.

In Italy, dry bean imports increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-1.1% per year) and the Netherlands (+5.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 2.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by 15%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the 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 Hungary ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+6.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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