Middle East: Green Bean Market 2024

Green Bean Market Size in the Middle East

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in the Middle Eastern green bean market, when its value increased by 4.9% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, showed a pronounced descent. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Green Bean Production in the Middle East

In value terms, green bean production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 27%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of green bean production was Turkey (X tons), comprising approx. 72% of total volume. Moreover, green bean production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), with a 5.4% share.

In Turkey, green bean production declined by an average annual rate of -1.4% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (+8.9% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (+6.5% per year).

The average green bean yield rose slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, surging by 3% compared with 2021. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the green bean yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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 harvested area of green beans in the Middle East expanded slightly to X ha, surging by 2.6% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 2.8%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green bean production reached the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Bean Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, exports of green beans in the Middle East shrank sharply to X tons, reducing by -27.7% against the previous year. Overall, exports showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 50% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean exports fell notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Oman (X tons), distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), Iran (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) were the major exporters of green beans, together generating 94% of total exports. Lebanon (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Lebanon (with a CAGR of +10.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Oman ($X) remains the largest green bean supplier in the Middle East, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Jordan ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 16% share.

In Oman, green bean exports decreased by an average annual rate of -9.8% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (-12.5% per year) and Turkey (+1.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 13%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+4.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Bean Imports

Imports in the Middle East

Green bean imports shrank to X tons in 2022, reducing by -13% compared with the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 36%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, green bean imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 24%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Qatar (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) was the major importer of green beans in the Middle East, making up 83% of total import. Oman (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Kuwait (with a CAGR of +12.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Qatar ($X), Kuwait ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 74% share of total imports.

Kuwait, with a CAGR of +12.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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 the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 24% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while Lebanon ($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

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