Beans market in South-eastern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled beans in South-eastern Asia fluctuated between 1,314 thousand tonnes and 1,416 thousand tonnes from 2018 to 2023. Production followed a similar pattern, rising from 1,317 thousand tonnes in 2018 to a high of 1,434 thousand tonnes in 2022 before settling at 1,405 thousand tonnes in 2023.

By 2024, rising health consciousness and a shift toward plant-based diets increased demand for fresh beans, which consumers often perceived as a healthier alternative to canned products. The growth of modern trade outlets and supermarkets across the region expanded product availability and accessibility for buyers.

Global supply chain disruptions and climate-related fluctuations in crop yields affected bean availability and pricing, contributing to market volatility. Urbanization and increasing incomes in South-eastern Asia further supported consumer preference for fresh and frozen bean varieties.

Production beans in South-eastern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of beans, 2017-2020

World map of production of beans, 2017-2020

In 2018, bean production in South-eastern Asia reached its lowest point at 1 317 K t, marking a 1.6% decline. The following year, 2019, saw production peak at 1 349 K t, representing a 2.4% increase. By 2020, production had slightly decreased to 1 334 K t, a modest year-over-year drop of 1.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports beans from South-eastern Asia

Exports in kind, t

The export market for beans in South-eastern Asia displayed an unstable trend from 2017 to 2020. In 2018, exports bottomed out at 6 488 t, with a significant decline of 17.3%. By 2020, exports surged to a peak of 21 561 t, showing a dramatic 118.3% increase compared to the previous year, resulting in a 3.3-fold difference between the lowest and highest points.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the structure of bean exports in kind was diversified, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position. China accounted for 30.6% of exports, the United Kingdom for 2.1%, and India for 1.6%, collectively making up just 34.3% of total flows.

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

World map of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Bean exports in value terms from South-eastern Asia showed fluctuations between 2017 and 2020. In 2018, the value hit a low of 12 430 K $ US. The following year, 2019, saw a peak at 16 711 K $ US, with a substantial increase of 34.4%. By 2020, exports declined to 12 550 K $ US, a sharp drop of 24.9% from the previous year. Overall, exports decreased by 8% over the period, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, bean exports in value terms were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. China contributed 17.2% of exports, the United Kingdom 11.0%, and India 1.2%, together accounting for only 29.3% of total flows, indicating a scattered distribution.

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

World map of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Imports beans to South-eastern Asia

Imports in kind, t

Bean imports in kind to South-eastern Asia exhibited volatility from 2017 to 2020. In 2017, imports were at their trough, while in 2019, they peaked at 9 968 t, with a remarkable increase of 258.1%. By 2020, imports fell sharply to 2 076 t, a decrease of 79.2% compared to the previous year, resulting in a 6.7-fold gap between the lowest and highest points.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

During 2017–2020, bean imports in kind to South-eastern Asia came from a broad set of markets. Madagascar supplied 1.8% of imports, India 1.3%, and Ethiopia 0.9%, together making up just 4.0% of total imports, with the remaining 96.0% coming from numerous smaller destinations.

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

World map of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Bean imports in value terms to South-eastern Asia increased from 2017 to 2020. In 2019, there was a slight decline of 2.7%. By 2020, imports rose to 17 425 K $ US, up by 8.9% from the previous year. Over the entire period, imports grew by 11.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 3.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country breakdown of bean imports in value terms remained scattered. India accounted for 1.7% of imports, Kenya for 1.3%, and Ethiopia for 1.1%, collectively representing just 4.1% of total flows, with no partner emerging as clearly dominant.

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

World map of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020