Beans market Ukraine

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled beans in Ukraine fluctuated between 2 650 t and 2 906 t from 2018 to 2023. After a decline to 2 663 t in 2019, it stabilized around 2 650 t in 2020 before recovering steadily to 2 906 t by 2023.

In 2020, bean harvest prices reached $850-900 per ton, indicating rising product value, while the use of quality seed material improved yields to 2-4 t per hectare, boosting production efficiency. The following year, a moderate recovery in the baked goods market suggested stabilizing consumer demand for agricultural products, supporting the bean market's growth.

By 2024, the bean market was developing actively with an export orientation. The creation of online wholesale platforms allowed farmers to consolidate volumes for sale, improving market access. Shifting consumer preferences toward environmentally oriented agriculture and conscious consumption also influenced demand for beans.

Production beans Ukraine

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of beans, 2017-2020

World map of production of beans, 2017-2020

Ukraine produced 2 807 tons of beans in 2020, marking a 4.7% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 11.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 2 901 tons. In 2019, production saw its largest decline of 7.6%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2018 with a 15.5% rise.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Ukraine's bean production value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 473 thousand US dollars, representing a 15.3% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value fell by 21.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 2 133 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 18.4% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2018 with a 13.7% rise.

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

Exports beans to Ukraine

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Ukraine exported 167.2 tons of beans in 2020, a significant increase of 646.3% from the previous year. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 22.4 tons. Import levels varied considerably, with a 7.5-fold difference between the low in 2019 and the high in 2020. The largest decline in exports occurred in 2018 with a 17.9% decrease.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Romania accounted for 72.9% of Ukraine's total bean exports by volume, while the remaining exports were distributed among a diverse group of smaller countries.

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

World map of product's exports to Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, $ US

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Ukraine's bean exports reached 87 788 US dollars in 2020, reflecting a sharp increase of 503.7% compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 14 542 US dollars. Export values fluctuated significantly, with a 6-fold difference between the trough in 2019 and the peak in 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 21.7% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Ukraine in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Romania, Latvia, and Hungary remained the primary buyers of Ukrainian beans by value. Romania accounted for 62.1% of export value, Latvia for 10.5%, and Hungary for 10.4%. Together, these three countries represented 83.0% of Ukraine's total bean export value during this period.

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

World map of product's exports to Ukraine in value, 2017-2020

Imports beans in Ukraine

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Ukraine imported 10.1 tons of beans in 2020, which was 222.2% higher than the previous year. Import volumes showed substantial fluctuation, with a 14.9-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 25.6% decrease, while the biggest increase was recorded in 2018 with a 523.4% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Egypt, and Kenya formed the main cluster of markets for Ukraine's bean imports by volume. Turkey accounted for 50.9% of imports, Egypt for 17.6%, and Kenya for 15.2%. Collectively, these three countries represented 83.7% of Ukraine's total bean import volume during this period.

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

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

Imports in value, $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Ukraine's bean imports reached 8 943 US dollars in 2020, which was 190.7% higher than in 2019. Import values showed significant variation, with an 11.1-fold gap between the trough in 2017 and the peak in 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 25.7% decrease, while the biggest increase was recorded in 2018 with a 413.8% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports in Ukraine in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Egypt, and Kenya stood out as the main markets for Ukraine's bean imports by value. Turkey accounted for 31.0% of import value, Egypt for 22.5%, and Kenya for 19.9%. Together, these three countries represented 73.4% of Ukraine's total bean import value during this timeframe.

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

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