Southern Asia: Green Bean Market 2025

Green Bean Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian green bean market reached $X in 2022, growing by 6.3% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -5.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Green Bean Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, green bean production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% 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 -5.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 50%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of green bean production was India (X tons), comprising approx. 64% of total volume. Moreover, green bean production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Bangladesh (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in India was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Bangladesh (+6.9% per year) and Sri Lanka (+13.8% per year).

The average green bean yield expanded to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by 3.3% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by 17% 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 green 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.

The green bean harvested area fell slightly to X ha in 2022, stabilizing at the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a slight expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 5.3% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Green Bean Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of green beans were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 118% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green bean exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 165% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bangladesh represented the major exporter of green beans in Southern Asia, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near 56% of total exports in 2022. India (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 29% share, followed by Sri Lanka (7.9%) and Pakistan (6.4%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Bangladesh (with a CAGR of +16.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X) remains the largest green bean supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Sri Lanka, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Bangladesh stood at +16.8%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+10.8% per year) and Sri Lanka (-8.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, waning by -23.1% against the previous year. Export price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 89% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+12.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Green Bean Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, imports of green beans in Southern Asia declined significantly to X tons, with a decrease of -41.7% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 133% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green bean imports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Maldives represented the major importer of green beans in Southern Asia, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was approx. 77% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons), generating a 21% share of total imports.

Imports into Maldives increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Pakistan (+11.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +11.7% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Maldives and Pakistan increased by +67 and +19 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Maldives ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported green beans in Southern Asia, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a 6.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Maldives amounted to +7.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 41% against the previous year. Import price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, green bean import price increased by +94.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the import price increased by 92% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Maldives ($X per ton), while Pakistan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Maldives (+0.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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