Germany: Green Bean Market 2024

Green Bean Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German green bean market increased by 2.7% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Green bean consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Bean Production in Germany

In value terms, green bean production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of green beans in Germany fell to X tons per ha, waning by -1.5% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 18%. The green bean yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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, approx. X ha of green beans were harvested in Germany; waning by -8.8% against the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green bean production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from Germany

For the third year in a row, Germany recorded decline in shipments abroad of green beans, which decreased by -32.8% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 34%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of green bean exports from Germany, together accounting for 71% of total exports. Denmark, Austria, France and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of +16.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Italy ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest markets for green bean exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 65% share of total exports. Belgium, Denmark, France and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Denmark, with a CAGR of +1.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green bean export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 20% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 the Netherlands (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Green Bean Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of green beans were imported into Germany; waning by -10.8% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green bean imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 19%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Morocco (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of green bean imports to Germany, together comprising 63% of total imports. France, Egypt, Belgium, Senegal and Kenya lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +22.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest green bean suppliers to Germany were Morocco ($X), Spain ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 62% of total imports. Senegal, Egypt, Kenya, France and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Senegal, with a CAGR of +22.1%, saw 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

In 2022, the average green bean import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -7.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 18%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per ton), while the price for France ($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 (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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