Dried shelled beans market in Iran

Earlier Report Observations

The Iranian dried shelled beans market volume grew strongly from 147.5 thousand tons in 2018 to 188.4 thousand tons in 2019. This expansion was underpinned by a significant rise in domestic production, which increased from 109.6 to 150.0 thousand tons, as bean cultivation saw remarkable growth across several provinces. Market activity was further supported by active high-quality producers and the development of online sales channels.

Market volume subsequently became more volatile, declining to 173.7 thousand tons in 2020. This contraction coincided with reported economic changes that led to price fluctuations and a sharp reduction in imports. A recovery to 183.7 thousand tons followed in 2021, facilitated by increased domestic output of high-quality beans in fertile regions and a resumed flow of imports to supply the domestic market. However, the market contracted again to 163.2 thousand tons in 2022 as domestic production fell significantly, a period marked by rising production costs and inflation which pressured producer margins.

In 2023, the market rebounded to 173.0 thousand tons. This recovery aligned with improved economic conditions and a renewed increase in domestic production, allowing producers to offer high-quality beans at more competitive prices. Pinto beans remained the most consumed variety in Iranian households, providing a stable demand base.

Production dried shelled beans in Iran

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of dried shelled beans, 2017-2020

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

Iran's dried shelled bean production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 165.0 K t, marking a moderate 9.9% rise from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 18.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.8%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 109.6 K t, which represented the largest decline of 21.3% that year. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase of 36.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Iran's dried shelled bean output was valued at 169.2 M $ US, showing a significant 16.0% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 15.4%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 4.9%. The minimum value occurred in 2018 at 145.2 M $ US, while the maximum was reached in 2019 at 201.5 M $ US. The largest increase of 38.8% was recorded in 2019.

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

Exports dried shelled beans from Iran

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 17 t and peaked in 2018 at 3 535 t, reflecting a 210-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Iran exported 87 t of dried shelled beans, a substantial 414.0% increase from 2019. The largest decline of 99.5% occurred in 2019, while the largest increase of 1 635.6% was recorded in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq dominated Iran's dried shelled bean exports in volume, consistently accounting for 96.2% of total shipments.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export value was lowest in 2019 at 23 K $ US and highest in 2018 at 4 681 K $ US, showing a 207-fold gap. In 2020, Iran's dried shelled bean exports totaled 89 K $ US, a 292.6% increase from the previous year. The largest decline of 99.5% was in 2019, while the largest increase of 2 083.9% occurred in 2018.

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

During 2017-2020, Iraq was the dominant buyer of dried shelled beans from Iran, taking 95.9% of total export value.

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

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

Imports dried shelled beans to Iran

Imports in kind, t

Iran's dried shelled bean imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 8 838 t, a sharp 77.0% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 87%, with a compound annual decline rate of 49.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and China—collectively accounted for 69.7% of Iran's dried shelled bean imports by volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Iran's dried shelled bean import value declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 10 281 K $ US, a 75.6% drop from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value decreased by 87.8%, with a compound annual decline rate of 50.4%.

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

Over 2017-2020, the United Arab Emirates (36.8% of import value), China (18.0%), and Turkey (17.0%) led as suppliers of dried shelled beans to Iran, together making up 71.8% of total import value.

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

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