Spain: Green Bean Market 2024

Green Bean Market Size in Spain

The Spanish green bean market declined modestly to $X in 2022, waning by -3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Green bean consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Bean Production in Spain

In value terms, green bean production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of green beans in Spain totaled X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 2.9% against the previous year. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 7.9%. Over the period under review, the average green bean yield attained the maximum level at X tons 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.

The green bean harvested area in Spain declined to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of -2.6% on 2021. Overall, the harvested area saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 5.4%. The green bean harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2022, exports of green beans from Spain declined to X tons, shrinking by -12.2% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -27.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of green bean exports from Spain, with a combined 66% share of total exports. Italy, Portugal, Ireland, Switzerland, Belgium and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of +138.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for green bean exported from Spain were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 64% of total exports. Italy, Portugal, Ireland, Switzerland, Belgium and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

Among the main countries of destination, Ireland, with a CAGR of +156.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average green bean export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 3.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Ireland (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Bean Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2022, green bean imports into Spain shrank to X tons, declining by -11.2% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -33.4% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Morocco (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of green bean imports to Spain.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +1.5%).

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constituted the largest supplier of green beans to Spain, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 9.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Morocco amounted to +4.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average green bean import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -2.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 29%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a 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 Morocco ($X per ton), while the price for France stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+2.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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