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

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

For the third year in a row, the Polish market for broad beans and horse beans (dry) recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 3.6% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded pronounced growth. Broad bean and horse bean consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted a perceptible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of broad beans and horse beans (dry) in Poland amounted to X tons per ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average broad bean and horse bean yield remained 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 total area harvested in terms of broad beans and horse beans (dry) production in Poland reduced to X ha, with a decrease of -10.4% compared with 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 162% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to broad bean and horse bean production attained the maximum at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Exports from Poland

Broad bean and horse bean exports from Poland contracted significantly to X tons in 2022, which is down by -16% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 1,129% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean exports rose to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 673% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of broad bean and horse bean exports from Poland, together comprising 86% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +224.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for broad bean and horse bean exported from Poland were Norway ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 78% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +191.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for broad beans and horse beans (dry) stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 74%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Norway (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Imports into Poland

Broad bean and horse bean imports into Poland soared to X tons in 2022, surging by 4,141% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 1,557%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of broad bean and horse bean imports to Poland, together accounting for 93% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +38.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest broad bean and horse bean suppliers to Poland were Russia ($X), Lithuania ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 83% of total imports. Ukraine and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6.8%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +35.7%, 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 average import price for broad beans and horse beans (dry) amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -85.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 186%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+22.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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