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

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

The Japanese market for broad beans and horse beans (dry) was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 93%. Broad bean and horse bean production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of broad beans and horse beans (dry) in Japan dropped slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 0.7%. The broad bean and horse bean yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; 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.

The broad bean and horse bean harvested area in Japan stood at X ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 29%. The broad bean and horse bean harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Exports from Japan

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of broad beans and horse beans (dry) decreased by 0% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 409%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 215% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for broad bean and horse bean exports from Japan, with a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, broad bean and horse bean exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at +8.5%.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China totaled +3.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for broad beans and horse beans (dry) stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (-2.7%).

Imports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Imports into Japan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of broad beans and horse beans (dry) increased by 33% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main suppliers of broad bean and horse bean imports to Japan, together accounting for 95% of total imports. Peru and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 4.6%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Peru (with a CAGR of +64.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of broad beans and horse beans (dry) to Japan, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at -5.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (+2.6% per year) and the United States (+0.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for broad beans and horse beans (dry) amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 13%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+15.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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