Middle East: Market for Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) 2025

Market Size for Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern market for broad beans and horse beans (dry) decreased by -13.6% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption, however, showed a perceptible slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) in the Middle East

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Saudi Arabia (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Iran (X tons), with a combined 82% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Iran (with a CAGR of +3.5%), while production for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the production figures.

The average broad bean and horse bean yield skyrocketed to X tons per ha in 2022, rising by 65% against 2021 figures. The yield indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, broad bean and horse bean yield increased by +82.3% against 2019 indices. As a result, the yield reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. 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 reduced slightly to X ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 22% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Exports in the Middle East

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of broad beans and horse beans (dry) decreased by -19.8% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 143%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 96%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Syrian Arab Republic was the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which resulted at 51% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons), together committing a 39% share of total exports. Palestine (X tons), Lebanon (X tons) and Oman (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to broad bean and horse bean exports from Syrian Arab Republic stood at +36.6%. At the same time, Oman (+68.5%), Saudi Arabia (+43.7%), the United Arab Emirates (+17.2%), Palestine (+7.1%) and Turkey (+3.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +68.5% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Lebanon (-7.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Syrian Arab Republic, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Oman increased by +43, +7.3, +3.6 and +1.7 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Syrian Arab Republic ($X), Turkey ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 84% share of total exports. Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Palestine and Oman lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

Oman, with a CAGR of +59.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, surging by 2.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by 12% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lebanon ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (+7.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Imports in the Middle East

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of broad beans and horse beans (dry) decreased by -40.1% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 26%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean imports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 89%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the major importer of broad beans and horse beans (dry) in the Middle East, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was near 46% of total imports in 2022. Jordan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 14% share, followed by Lebanon (10%), Yemen (7%) and Turkey (5.8%). The following importers - Bahrain (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) - each reached a 6.6% share of total imports.

Imports into the United Arab Emirates increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Turkey (+28.2%), Bahrain (+27.7%) and Lebanon (+1.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +28.2% from 2012-2022. Jordan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Kuwait (-2.5%) and Yemen (-5.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Lebanon, Bahrain and Jordan increased by +29, +5.4, +3.6, +3.2 and +2.6 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported broad beans and horse beans (dry) in the Middle East, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Jordan ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Lebanon, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates stood at +5.4%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Jordan (-0.9% per year) and Lebanon (+1.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 49%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Bahrain ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bahrain (+3.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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