India: Green Bean Market 2025

Green Bean Market Size in India

The Indian green bean market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Green bean consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Green Bean Production in India

In value terms, green bean production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 94%. Green bean production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of green beans in India fell to X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the year before. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 0.4% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha; 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 green beans production in India declined to X ha, flattening at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 5% against the previous year. 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 failed to regain momentum.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from India

Green bean exports from India surged to X tons in 2022, picking up by 340% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 385%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, green bean exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 282% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Nepal (X tons) were the main destinations of green bean exports from India, with a combined 86% share of total exports. Oman, Malaysia, Kuwait and Maldives lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.3%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of +114.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for green bean exported from India were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Qatar ($X) and Oman ($X), with a combined 82% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Oman, with a CAGR of +119.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average green bean export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -36.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 80% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nepal ($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 Pakistan (+37.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Bean Imports

Imports into India

In 2022, imports of green beans into India declined notably to X tons, falling by -98% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 422%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean imports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 516% against the previous year. 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

In 2022, Bhutan (X tons) was the main supplier of green bean to India, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Bhutan amounted to +1.5%.

In value terms, Bhutan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of green beans to India.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Bhutan totaled +5.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green bean import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -5.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 281%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Bhutan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ethiopia amounted to +31.6% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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