U.S.: Green Bean Market 2025

Green Bean Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. green bean market contracted to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -2.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 7.7%. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Bean Production in the U.S.

In value terms, green bean production declined slightly to $X in 2022. In general, production continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 8.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of green beans in the United States contracted to X tons per ha, reducing by -2.9% on the year before. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 11%. The green bean yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of green beans were harvested in the United States; approximately reflecting the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 3.8%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green bean production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, overseas shipments of green beans decreased by -14.8% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 14%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean exports fell slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 9.1% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for green bean exports from the United States, with a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, green bean exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Dominican Republic (X tons), with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada stood at -1.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+1.6% per year) and the Dominican Republic (+21.4% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for green beans exports from the United States, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Dominican Republic ($X), with a 4.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada amounted to +2.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Dominican Republic (+25.2% per year) and Mexico (+1.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green bean export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Costa Rica ($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 Venezuela (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Bean Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, the amount of green beans imported into the United States rose slightly to X tons, surging by 1.9% against 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +83.0% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, green bean imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +114.0% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of green bean to the United States, accounting for a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, green bean imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Guatemala (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Canada (X tons), with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Mexico stood at +5.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Guatemala (+10.1% per year) and Canada (+2.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest green bean suppliers to the United States were Mexico ($X), Guatemala ($X) and Canada ($X), with a combined 99% share of total imports.

Guatemala, with a CAGR of +12.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average green bean import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 9.2%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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