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

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

The French market for broad beans and horse beans (dry) reduced to $X in 2022, declining by -12.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw significant growth. Broad bean and horse bean consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

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

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Broad bean and horse bean production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average broad bean and horse bean yield in France contracted to X tons per ha, waning by -8.9% on the year before. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the yield increased by 22%. Over the period under review, the average broad bean and horse bean yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the 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 France contracted slightly to X ha in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% 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 harvested area increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to broad bean and horse bean production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Exports from France

In 2022, overseas shipments of broad beans and horse beans (dry) increased by 53% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, faced a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons) was the main destination for broad bean and horse bean exports from France, accounting for a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, broad bean and horse bean exports to Norway exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), more than tenfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Norway amounted to +6.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-4.9% per year) and the Netherlands (+29.9% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the key foreign market for broad beans and horse beans (dry) exports from France, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 5.6% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Norway stood at +6.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-3.9% per year) and the Netherlands (+24.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for broad beans and horse beans (dry) stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Belgium (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Imports into France

In 2022, the amount of broad beans and horse beans (dry) imported into France skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 39% compared with 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 211% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) was the main supplier of broad bean and horse bean to France, with a 96% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy (X tons), with a 1.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK amounted to +36.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-13.6% per year) and Spain (-0.6% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of broad beans and horse beans (dry) to France, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 2.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK stood at +35.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-7.0% per year) and Spain (-2.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for broad beans and horse beans (dry) stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 37%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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