Beans market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The Austrian market for fresh or chilled beans reached its highest point in 2019 with a volume of 9 137 t and a value of 28.9 million USD. After this peak, the market entered a phase of consistent contraction, with volume declining to 6 108 t and value falling to 17.3 million USD by 2023.

This reduction in market size was driven by a decrease in domestic production, which dropped from 7 660 t in 2019 to 4 920 t in 2023, coupled with a decline in imports over the same period. Exports remained relatively low and stable, having minimal impact on overall market dynamics.

Production beans in Austria

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of beans, 2017-2020

World map of production of beans, 2017-2020

Austria's bean production saw a two-year increase before declining. In 2020, Austria produced 6 770 tonnes of beans, representing an 11.6% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 10%, averaging an annual growth rate of 3.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 7 660 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 12.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Austria's bean production value rose for two consecutive years before falling. In 2020, the output was valued at 21 468 thousand US dollars, marking a significant contraction of 13.1% from the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 18%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.7%. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 24 714 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 28.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports beans from Austria

Exports in kind, t

The export market for beans from Austria displayed volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Austria exported 236 tonnes of beans, which was 27.3% higher than the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 332 tonnes. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 44.2%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 80.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia and Germany consistently accounted for 84.4% of Austria's total bean exports by volume, indicating a highly concentrated market with numerous smaller destinations making up the remainder.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Austria's bean export value showed noticeable fluctuations over the period. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, rising to a peak in 2018 with a 1.7-fold amplitude. In 2020, exports amounted to 749 thousand US dollars, a steep year-on-year increase of 25.1%. The highest value was in 2018 at 933 thousand US dollars. The largest annual decline was in 2019 at 35.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 71.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Slovenia and Germany were the primary destinations for Austria's bean exports by value, jointly accounting for 82.1% of total flows, with the remaining share distributed among other markets.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020

Imports beans to Austria

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Austria's bean imports increased. In 2020, Austria imported 1 662 tonnes of beans, reflecting a robust 15.4% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 11.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.9%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 1 662 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual decline of 21.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Morocco, Egypt, and Italy were the main sources for Austria's bean imports by volume, accounting for 49.2%, 16.4%, and 9.5% respectively, with a combined share of 75.0% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Austria's bean import value reached 5 381 thousand US dollars, an 11.5% increase from the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 2.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -0.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 4 825 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2018 at 5 601 thousand US dollars. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 13.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017-2020, Morocco, Egypt, and Italy remained the key sources for Austria's bean imports by value, representing 45.8%, 16.0%, and 8.9% respectively, together accounting for 70.8% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020