Saudi Arabia: Market for Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) 2025

Market Size for Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) in Saudi Arabia

For the third consecutive year, the Saudi market for broad beans and horse beans (dry) recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by 99.9% to less than $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Broad bean and horse bean production peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The average yield of broad beans and horse beans (dry) in Saudi Arabia totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of broad beans and horse beans (dry) were harvested in Saudi Arabia; flattening at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, approx. X tons of broad beans and horse beans (dry) were exported from Saudi Arabia; with an increase of 8.6% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 481% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 230%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tons) was the main destination for broad bean and horse bean exports from Saudi Arabia, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bahrain stood at +43.6%.

In value terms, Bahrain ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for broad beans and horse beans (dry) exports from Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Bahrain totaled +27.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for broad beans and horse beans (dry) stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 105%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Bahrain.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Egypt amounted to +243.7% per year.

Imports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2021, broad bean and horse bean imports into Saudi Arabia rose markedly to X tons, with an increase of 5.5% on the year before. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 43% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 127%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X tons) was the main broad bean and horse bean supplier to Saudi Arabia, with a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, broad bean and horse bean imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of broad beans and horse beans (dry) to Saudi Arabia, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 6.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia amounted to -2.5%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for broad beans and horse beans (dry) amounted to $X per ton, falling by -20.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 70%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Australia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+2.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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