Iran: Green Bean Market 2024

Green Bean Market Size in Iran

The Iranian green bean market totaled $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted a notable expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Bean Production in Iran

In value terms, green bean production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 334% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of green beans in Iran dropped slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Overall, the yield showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 83%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average green bean 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of green beans production in Iran reduced modestly to X ha, standing approx. at 2021. In general, the total harvested area indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +11.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, green bean harvested area decreased by +0.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 90% against the previous year. The green bean harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, exports of green beans from Iran shrank notably to X tons, falling by -22% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 107%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, green bean exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 101%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for green bean exports from Iran, accounting for a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, green bean exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Iraq (X tons), with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to -3.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+34.1% per year) and Iraq (-14.2% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for green beans exports from Iran, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by Iraq, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled -13.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+39.2% per year) and Iraq (-6.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green bean export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 26% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Oman (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Bean Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, overseas purchases of green beans increased by 16% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 814%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green bean imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 704% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) were the main suppliers of green bean imports to Iran, together accounting for 100% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +35.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of green beans to Iran, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 31% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +30.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kyrgyzstan (+33.6% per year) and Kenya (+12.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green bean import price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per ton), while the price for Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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