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

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

The Iranian market for broad beans and horse beans (dry) was estimated at $X in 2022, rising by 7.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a remarkable increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 220% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of broad beans and horse beans (dry) in Iran reached X tons per ha, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 12%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average broad bean and horse 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, approx. X ha of broad beans and horse beans (dry) were harvested in Iran; approximately equating the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 69% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the broad bean and horse bean harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Exports from Iran

In 2022, shipments abroad of broad beans and horse beans (dry) was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 252%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 120% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for broad bean and horse bean exports from Iran, accounting for a 38% share of total exports. Moreover, broad bean and horse bean exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X tons), with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK amounted to +46.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+15.6% per year) and Turkey (-41.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for broad bean and horse bean exported from Iran were the UK ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Turkey ($X), together comprising 56% of total exports. Germany, Australia, Switzerland and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

Among the main countries of destination, Switzerland, with a CAGR of +58.7%, recorded 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 export price for broad beans and horse beans (dry) stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 43% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 206%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 Turkey (+46.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Imports into Iran

In 2022, imports of broad beans and horse beans (dry) into Iran expanded markedly to X tons, surging by 6.9% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 243% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 201% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) was the main broad bean and horse bean supplier to Iran, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt was relatively modest.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of broad beans and horse beans (dry) to Iran.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for broad beans and horse beans (dry) amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 4.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to +1.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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