Dried shelled beans market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

The dried shelled beans market in Eastern Europe entered the period supported by active imports and ongoing technological advancements in agriculture, such as the introduction of new bean varieties with shorter growing cycles and precision planting methods. Market volume dipped to 353.6 thousand tons in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 altered consumer behavior, increasing demand for healthy pantry staples like beans and helping the market recover to 396.2 thousand tons.

Heightened health consciousness following the pandemic sustained market growth into 2021, with volume reaching 413.1 thousand tons. From 2022 onwards, geopolitical tensions and associated sanctions began influencing trade patterns, raising logistics and certification costs. Although domestic production expanded by 2023 through increased cultivation areas and continued varietal improvements, a concurrent reduction in imports led to an overall market volume contraction to 393.8 thousand tons.

Production dried shelled beans in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of dried shelled beans, 2017-2020

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

Following a two-year decline, dried shelled bean production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) rebounded in 2020. That year, output reached 334.8 K t, marking a moderate 4.9% increase compared to 2019. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 33.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 319.1 K t, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2018 with a 34.7% decrease.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of contraction, the value of dried shelled bean production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) rose in 2020. Output was valued at 458.0 M $ US, representing a significant 21.3% increase over the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, however, production value declined by 37.7%, translating to an annualized rate of -14.6%. The minimum value was observed in 2019 at 377.6 M $ US, with the largest decline of 33.0% occurring in 2018.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports dried shelled beans from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Exports in kind, K t

Following two years of growth, dried shelled bean exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) decreased in 2020. Export volume stood at 54.3 K t, reflecting a modest 8.8% drop compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 63.9%, with an annualized growth rate of 17.9%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 59.5 K t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 49.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

The export structure in kind from 2017 to 2020 was diversified, with no single country holding a dominant position. Italy accounted for 20.3% of exports, Serbia for 8.9%, and Turkey for 7.9%. Together, these three countries represented just 37.0% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Dried shelled bean exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) grew for the third consecutive year in 2020. Export value reached 74.2 M $ US, showing a modest 5.4% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 53.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the export landscape in value terms was broad, with Italy contributing 21.6% of exports, Serbia 8.7%, and Spain 7.0%. Combined, these three countries accounted for only 37.2% of total export flows, while the remaining 62.8% was distributed among numerous other trading partners.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020

Imports dried shelled beans to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, dried shelled bean imports into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) totaled 115.6 K t, a substantial 22.9% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 28.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.8%. The largest decline during this timeframe was recorded in 2019 at 1.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Kyrgyzstan, Egypt, and Ethiopia were the leading sources of imports in kind for Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia). Kyrgyzstan accounted for 20.4% of imports, Egypt for 16.3%, and Ethiopia for 14.2%. Together, these three countries represented 50.9% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of dried shelled bean imports into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) increased for the third straight year in 2020. Import value reached 140.6 M $ US, up by 26.1% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 41.2%, with an annualized growth rate of 12.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Kyrgyzstan, Egypt, and the United States played significant but not dominant roles as suppliers of dried shelled beans to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia). Kyrgyzstan accounted for 17.1% of import value, Egypt for 14.1%, and the United States for 13.1%. Their combined share totaled 44.3% of total imports in value terms.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020