Southern Asia: Market for Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) 2025

Market Size for Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) in Southern Asia

After two years of growth, the South Asian market for broad beans and horse beans (dry) decreased by -38.2% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

Production of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) in Southern Asia

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of broad bean and horse bean production was Nepal (X tons), comprising approx. 99% of total volume.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Nepal was relatively modest.

In 2022, the average yield of broad beans and horse beans (dry) in Southern Asia was estimated at X kg per ha, approximately equating the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 15%. The level of yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of broad beans and horse beans (dry) were harvested in Southern Asia; flattening at the year before. In general, the harvested area showed a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to broad bean and horse bean production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of broad beans and horse beans (dry) decreased by -37.5% to X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a seven-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 896% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 341% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from India (X tons), together amounting to 99% of total export.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the broad beans and horse beans (dry) exports, with a CAGR of +27.3% from 2012 to 2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of India increased by +12 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the largest broad bean and horse bean supplier in Southern Asia.

In India, broad bean and horse bean exports increased at an average annual rate of +27.5% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 7.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 158% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to +0.1% per year.

Imports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of broad beans and horse beans (dry), when their volume decreased by -78.8% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate measured growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 989%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean imports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 517%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

India dominates imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 73% of total imports in 2022. Pakistan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 9.9% share, followed by Sri Lanka (9.2%). The following importers - Nepal (X tons) and Afghanistan (X tons) - together made up 6.7% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to broad bean and horse bean imports into India stood at +5.0%. At the same time, Afghanistan (+47.3%), Nepal (+21.0%), Sri Lanka (+9.4%) and Pakistan (+1.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Afghanistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +47.3% from 2012-2022. While the share of India (+4.6 p.p.), Sri Lanka (+3.5 p.p.), Nepal (+2.9 p.p.) and Afghanistan (+2.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Pakistan (-3.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported broad beans and horse beans (dry) in Southern Asia, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Sri Lanka, with a 4.9% share.

In India, broad bean and horse bean imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Pakistan (+3.2% per year) and Sri Lanka (+5.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 35% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Pakistan ($X per ton), while Sri Lanka ($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 (+1.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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