MENA: Green Bean Market 2024

Green Bean Market Size in MENA

The MENA's green bean market was estimated at $X in 2022, picking up by 5.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 MENA

In value terms, green bean production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 24%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Turkey (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), with a combined 79% share of total production. Algeria, Iran, Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Iran (with a CAGR of +8.9%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average green bean yield stood at X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at 2021. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 7.3%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the 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 MENA rose modestly to X ha, picking up by 1.6% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 3.2%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Green Bean Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, the amount of green beans exported in MENA reduced to X tons, waning by -10.4% on 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean exports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by +0.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 42%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Morocco prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near 87% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), making up a 9% share of total exports. Oman (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Morocco was also the fastest-growing in terms of the green beans exports, with a CAGR of +4.0% from 2012 to 2022. Egypt (-5.6%) and Oman (-9.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Morocco (+18 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Oman (-3.7 p.p.) and Egypt (-9.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) remains the largest green bean supplier in MENA, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

In Morocco, green bean exports expanded at an average annual rate of +9.7% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (-4.7% per year) and Oman (-9.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 9.2% against the previous year. Export price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 23% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+5.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Green Bean Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, green bean imports in MENA contracted sharply to X tons, with a decrease of -16% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 25%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of green bean imports in 2022 were Qatar (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons), together accounting for 78% of total import. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), making up a 5% share of total imports. The following importers - Oman (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) - together made up 7.1% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kuwait (with a CAGR of +12.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest green bean importing markets in MENA were Qatar ($X), Kuwait ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined 70% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Kuwait, with a CAGR of +12.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 23% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar (+16.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform