Dried shelled beans market in CIS

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the dried shelled beans market in CIS contracted from 556 thousand tonnes to 359 thousand tonnes. In 2018, state-owned companies and large agroholdings actively supported production and export, maintaining high output. However, by 2019, logistical difficulties in related industries began affecting supply chains and costs. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 exacerbated these issues, with temporary suspensions at production facilities and widespread logistics disruptions restricting market volume.

The market reached a low of 328 thousand tonnes in 2021, as government policies actively promoted exports, increasing overseas shipments and reducing domestic availability. A turning point came in 2022 when import substitution measures and support for local production stimulated a sharp rise in output to 726 thousand tonnes, lifting the market volume to 505 thousand tonnes. In 2023, the market eased to 491 thousand tonnes as continued production growth was matched by strong export demand.

Throughout the period, consumer preferences shifted towards environmentally friendly and organic beans, attracting new players specializing in this segment. Legislative changes in labeling and packaging requirements also enhanced transparency for consumers, supporting market evolution.

Production dried shelled beans in CIS

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of dried shelled beans, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried shelled beans, 2017-2020

Dried shelled bean production in the CIS has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, production reached 569.2 K t, marking a 2.7% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 39.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 15.6%.

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

Exports dried shelled beans from CIS

Exports in kind, K t

The market showed significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest volume was recorded in 2017, while the highest was in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 1.9 times. In 2020, dried shelled bean exports from the CIS stood at 225.7 K t, reflecting a 2.3% year-over-year decrease. The maximum volume of 267.0 K t was achieved in 2018. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 13.5%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 87.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Afghanistan (17.4% of exports in kind), China (15.2% of exports in kind), and Pakistan (12.6% of exports in kind) were among the top buyers of dried shelled beans from the CIS. However, even combined, they accounted for just 45.2% of total exports in kind, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

CIS dried shelled bean export values have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 243.0 M $ US, showing a modest 0.6% year-over-year rise. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 108.8%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 27.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Pakistan (21.5% of exports in value terms), Afghanistan (19.8% of exports in value terms), and Turkey (11.9% of exports in value terms) emerged as the primary markets for exports in value terms. Together, they represented 53.3% of total flows.

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

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

Imports dried shelled beans to CIS

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, dried shelled bean imports into the CIS amounted to 15.7 K t, representing a sharp 45.5% year-over-year decline. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 27.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -10.2%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 28.7 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 37.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner portfolio for dried shelled bean imports in kind to the CIS was quite broad. Ethiopia (20.7% of imports in kind), China (7.5% of imports in kind), and Argentina (2.6% of imports in kind) together accounted for only 30.7% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Imported dried shelled bean values in the CIS have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 37.1 M $ US, reflecting a 17.9% increase over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 11.3%, equating to an average annual rate of 3.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 29.4 M $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 11.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical structure of imports in value terms was highly diversified. Ethiopia (17.0% of imports in value terms), China (12.2% of imports in value terms), and Argentina (2.7% of imports in value terms) together made up only 31.8% of total flows, while the remaining 68.2% was distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

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

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