GCC: Green Bean Market 2025

Green Bean Market Size in GCC

The GCC green bean market was estimated at $X in 2022, surging by 11% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed strong growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Bean Production in GCC

In value terms, green bean production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 46%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Saudi Arabia (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons), together comprising 88% of total production. Qatar and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of +28.5%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average green bean yield skyrocketed to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by 99% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 261% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the green bean yield remained at a somewhat 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 green bean harvested area in GCC shrank markedly to X ha, with a decrease of -47.2% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 1,698%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Green Bean Exports

Exports in GCC

In 2022, approx. X tons of green beans were exported in GCC; with a decrease of -39.1% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 109% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 32%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 96% of total exports in 2022. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Oman decreased at an average annual rate of -9.5% from 2012 to 2022. The United Arab Emirates (-9.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Oman (+17 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Oman ($X) remains the largest green bean supplier in GCC, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 5.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Oman stood at -9.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 53% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 93%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Oman stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+4.6%).

Green Bean Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2022, approx. X tons of green beans were imported in GCC; waning by -15.5% against the year before. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 46% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 21%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Qatar (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) represented roughly 95% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Oman (X tons), committing a 5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kuwait (with a CAGR of +12.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Qatar ($X), Kuwait ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 86% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Kuwait, with a CAGR of +12.7%, 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 import price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 33% against the previous year. Import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% 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 2017 when the import price increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar (+16.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform