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Puerto Rico: Green Bean Market 2025

Green Bean Market Size in Puerto Rico

The Puerto Rican green bean market shrank slightly to $X in 2021, reducing by -1.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Bean Production in Puerto Rico

In value terms, green bean production reduced modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 640% against the previous year. Puerto Rico production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of green beans in Puerto Rico contracted to X tons per ha in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 426%. The global yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the harvested area of green beans in Puerto Rico amounted to X ha, approximately equating the previous year's figure. In general, the total harvested area indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, green bean harvested area decreased by -3.9% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 77%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the green bean harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Bean Exports

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Morocco (X tons), France (X tons) and China (X tons), together accounting for 52% of total export. Mexico (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 7.3% share, followed by the Netherlands (6.5%) and Guatemala (5.2%). The United States (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in China (with a CAGR of +48.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest green bean supplying countries from Puerto Rico were Morocco ($X), China ($X) and Kenya ($X), with a combined 45% share of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of +72.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Bean Imports

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the United States (X tons) represented the largest importer of green beans in the world, making up 51% of total import. The Netherlands (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 9.9% share, followed by France (8.1%) and the UK (7.1%). Canada (X tons), Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +6.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest green bean importing markets into Puerto Rico were the United States ($X), Spain ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for 45% of total imports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +8.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for green beans in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of green bean consumption, accounting for 72% of total volume. Moreover, green bean consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, more than tenfold. Indonesia ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 3.6% share.

What are the largest producers of green beans in the world?

China remains the largest green bean producing country worldwide, accounting for 72% of total volume. Moreover, green bean production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Indonesia, more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 3.3% share.

What are the leading suppliers of green beans to Puerto Rico?

In value terms, the largest green bean importing markets into Puerto Rico were the United States, Spain and the Netherlands, together comprising 49% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of green beans from Puerto Rico?

In value terms, Morocco remains the largest green bean supplier from Puerto Rico, comprising 25% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands, with a 10% share of global exports. It was followed by Kenya, with a 9.9% share.

What is the average export price for green beans in Puerto Rico?

In 2021, the green bean export price in Puerto Rico amounted to $less than 0.1 per ton, standing approx. at the previous year.

What is the average import price for green beans in Puerto Rico?

The green bean import price in Puerto Rico stood at $less than 0.1 per ton in 2021, leveling off at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the green bean market in Puerto Rico. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 414 - Beans, green
FCL 423 - String Beans

Country coverage:

Puerto Rico

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Puerto Rico
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024