Beans market in India

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the production and market volume of fresh or chilled beans in India increased from 2 277 thousand tons to 2 831 thousand tons. The market value also rose from 2 023 million dollars to 2 446 million dollars over the period, indicating a general expansion despite a production dip in 2020.

Growth accelerated notably after 2020, with volume jumping by over 300 thousand tons in 2021 alone. This expansion was driven by rising consumer demand for health and wellness foods, which increased consumption of fresh beans as a nutritious choice. Furthermore, the trend toward packaged and convenient food formats, fueled by urbanization, supported market growth by making fresh beans more accessible for quick preparation.

The market sustained its upward trajectory through 2023, reflecting robust domestic production capacity and adapting to evolving consumption habits. The consistent increase in both volume and value underscores the market's fundamental strength and responsiveness to dietary trends.

Production beans in India

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

India was the world's second-largest producer of beans from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of beans, 2017-2020

World map of production of beans, 2017-2020

India's bean production saw a two-year increase before declining. In 2020, production stood at 2 269 thousand tonnes, marking a 3.7% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 12.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.1%. The peak was reached in 2019 at 2 356 thousand tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 13.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in India in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, India's bean production was valued at 2 073 million US dollars, showing a significant 17.5% decrease from the year before. From 2017 to 2020, production value fell by 17.4%, with an average annual decline of 6.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 023 million US dollars, and the highest in 2019 at 2 512 million US dollars. The sharpest drop occurred in 2018 at 19.4%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 24.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in India in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports beans from India

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of decline, India's bean exports rebounded. In 2020, exports reached 123.7 tonnes, a substantial 53.7% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 25.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.9%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 80.5 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 16.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for India's bean exports by volume were the Maldives (35.1% of exports), the United Arab Emirates (29.7%), and the United Kingdom (10.7%). Together, these three markets accounted for 75.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of bean exports from India was 113.1 thousand US dollars, up 31.7% from 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 7.9%, with an average annual decline of 2.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 85.9 thousand US dollars, and the largest drop occurred in 2018 at 30.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the key markets for India's bean exports by value were the Maldives (37.7% of exports), the United Kingdom (18.4%), and the United Arab Emirates (16.6%). These three partners together represented 72.7% of total export value.

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

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

Imports beans to India

According to market data, India did not import any beans from 2017 to 2020.