Iran: Dry Bean Market 2025

Dry Bean Market Size in Iran

In 2022, the Iranian dry bean market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Dry bean consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Dry Bean Production in Iran

In value terms, dry bean production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 157% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of beans (dry) in Iran stood at X tons per ha in 2022, approximately equating the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average dry bean yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood 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 dry bean harvested area in Iran expanded significantly to X ha, surging by 11% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. The dry bean harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Dry Bean Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, shipments abroad of beans (dry) decreased by -6% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports showed a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 236% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dry bean exports plummeted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 232%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for dry bean exports from Iran, accounting for a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, dry bean exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X tons), more than tenfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to India amounted to +5.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+37.5% per year) and Germany (+7.7% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for beans (dry) exports from Iran, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 5.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India amounted to +5.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+11.1% per year) and Turkey (+34.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average dry bean export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -24.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 175%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

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 Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 (+18.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dry Bean Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, supplies from abroad of beans (dry) increased by 26% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 379%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dry bean imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 499% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons), Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of dry bean imports to Iran, with a combined 91% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of +71.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of beans (dry) to Iran, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Uzbekistan was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kyrgyzstan (+70.4% per year) and Turkey (+53.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dry bean import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -4.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Uzbekistan ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Myanmar ($X per ton) and Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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