Spain: Market for Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) 2025

Market Size for Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) in Spain

The Spanish market for broad beans and horse beans (dry) surged to $X in 2022, growing by 15% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted slight growth. Broad bean and horse bean consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) in Spain

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of broad beans and horse beans (dry) in Spain rose rapidly to X tons per ha, growing by 13% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, broad bean and horse bean yield increased by +15.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 51%. The broad bean and horse bean yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield stood 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 broad bean and horse bean harvested area in Spain declined to X ha in 2022, which is down by -1.6% against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 52% against the previous year. The broad bean and horse bean harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Exports from Spain

In 2022, approx. X tons of broad beans and horse beans (dry) were exported from Spain; with a decrease of -27.7% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 37%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a perceptible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 48% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X tons), France (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of broad bean and horse bean exports from Spain, together comprising 70% of total exports. The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +29.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for broad bean and horse bean exported from Spain were France ($X), Italy ($X) and Portugal ($X), with a combined 59% share of total exports. Morocco, the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

Among the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +32.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average export price for broad beans and horse beans (dry) amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 4.7% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, broad bean and horse bean export price increased by +62.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 55%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 Italy (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Imports into Spain

Broad bean and horse bean imports into Spain skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, increasing by 37% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 258%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 121% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest broad bean and horse bean supplier to Spain, accounting for a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, broad bean and horse bean imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK amounted to +101.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (+2.5% per year) and France (-15.9% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of broad beans and horse beans (dry) to Spain, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK totaled +90.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (+3.1% per year) and Egypt (-0.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for broad beans and horse beans (dry) stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 164% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 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 Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Latvia (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :