Poland: Dry Bean Market 2025

Dry Bean Market Size in Poland

The Polish dry bean market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +43.8% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Dry Bean Production in Poland

In value terms, dry bean production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -4.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 51%. Dry bean production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average dry bean yield in Poland totaled X tons per ha, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, dry bean yield decreased by -0.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average dry bean yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; 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.

In 2022, the dry bean harvested area in Poland contracted slightly to X ha, remaining stable against 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to dry bean production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Dry Bean Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, approx. X tons of beans (dry) were exported from Poland; waning by -27.6% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 49% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dry bean exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% 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 2019 when exports increased by 32%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for dry bean exports from Poland, with a 31% share of total exports. Moreover, dry bean exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), threefold. South Africa (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy totaled +5.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+12.0% per year) and South Africa (-3.1% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for beans (dry) exports from Poland, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy amounted to +7.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+11.9% per year) and South Africa (+0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average dry bean export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, dry bean export price increased by +52.6% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 41%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Portugal (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dry Bean Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, the amount of beans (dry) imported into Poland surged to X tons, with an increase of 17% compared with 2021. In general, imports posted a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, dry bean imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 84%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of dry bean to Poland, with a 37% share of total imports. Moreover, dry bean imports from Argentina exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. Ukraine (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Argentina stood at +144.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-5.5% per year) and Ukraine (+20.9% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest dry bean suppliers to Poland, together comprising 64% of total imports.

Argentina, with a CAGR of +150.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 dry bean import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -1.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($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 (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :