United Kingdom: Green Bean Market 2025

Green Bean Market Size in the UK

In 2022, the UK green bean market decreased by -40.4% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. Green bean consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Green Bean Production in the UK

In value terms, green bean production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% 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 -1.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of green beans in the UK reached X tons per ha, remaining constant against 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 7.4%. Over the period under review, the average green bean yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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 the UK reached X ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 110% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green bean production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, the amount of green beans exported from the UK soared to X tons, increasing by 181% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 408% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, green bean exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons) was the main destination for green bean exports from the UK, accounting for a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by Ireland (X tons), with a 1.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Egypt totaled +44.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ireland (-11.0% per year) and the Netherlands (-19.6% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for green beans exports from the UK, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ireland ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Egypt stood at +17.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ireland (-13.6% per year) and the Netherlands (-14.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green bean export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -11.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 62%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the 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 Ireland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 the Netherlands (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Green Bean Imports

Imports into the UK

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of green beans decreased by -33.7% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports saw a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 16%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, green bean imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Kenya (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of green bean imports to the UK, together comprising 81% of total imports. Senegal, Guatemala, Tanzania, Spain and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Senegal (with a CAGR of +46.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Kenya ($X) constituted the largest supplier of green beans to the UK, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Kenya amounted to -5.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (-1.4% per year) and Morocco (+36.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green bean import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -8.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 9.4% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Guatemala ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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