Dried shelled beans market in Madagascar

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, dried shelled bean production in Madagascar began at 111.7 thousand tonnes, supported by a government strategy to develop bean exports as a sustainable economic driver. Output fell to 88.6 thousand tonnes in 2019, a year when the sector in the Menabe region was prioritized with attention to production techniques, before recovering to 93.7 thousand tonnes in 2020.

Production rose to 112.0 thousand tonnes in 2021 but declined to 101.7 thousand tonnes in 2022, a period marked by the launch of agricultural calendars that accounted for climate change impacts such as floods and drought. A strong rebound followed in 2023, with output reaching 121.0 thousand tonnes driven by favorable rainfall, increased cultivated area, and growing European recognition of Madagascar's high-quality beans.

For 2024, factors point to continued production growth in the Miandrivazo district, supported by climate-adaptive farming calendars and the introduction of fortified bean flour into school canteens. The domestic market volume remained relatively stable near 38 thousand tonnes in 2023, reflecting the sector's strong export orientation.

Production dried shelled beans in Madagascar

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Top producers of dried shelled beans, 2017-2020

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

Madagascar produced 93,700 tonnes of dried shelled beans in 2020, marking a modest 5.8% increase from the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually declined by 11.6%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 4.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 88,586 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 111,682 tonnes. The most significant year-over-year drop was in 2019, when production fell by 20.7%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Madagascar's dried shelled beans production value increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at $37,772,000, showing relative stability compared to 2019. The lowest value in this period was $37,017,000 in 2018, which also saw the largest decline of 0.2%. Conversely, the most substantial increase occurred in 2019, with a 1.7% rise.

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

Exports dried shelled beans from Madagascar

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Madagascar's exports of dried shelled beans declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, shipments totaled 47,877 tonnes, representing a 3.5% decrease from the previous year. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 16.8%, averaging an annual decline of 6.0%.

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From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam, India, and the United Arab Emirates were the key destinations for Madagascar's dried shelled bean exports in volume terms. Vietnam accounted for 28.3% of exports, India for 18.1%, and the UAE for 10.8%. Together, these three markets represented 57.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of Madagascar's dried shelled bean exports reached $19,300,000, which was 8.5% lower than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value decreased by 4.2%, with an average annual decline of 1.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at $17,596,000, while the peak was in 2019 at $21,092,000. The most significant drop occurred in 2018 with a 12.7% decrease, whereas the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 19.9%.

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

An analysis of export values from 2017 to 2020 reveals a diverse market distribution. India was the top destination with 21.1% of export value, followed by Turkey at 13.4% and Vietnam at 12.8%. Together, these three countries accounted for 47.3% of total flows, with the remaining 52.7% spread across various other partners.

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

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

Imports dried shelled beans to Madagascar

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Import volumes of dried shelled beans into Madagascar showed irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. In 2020, imports amounted to 130 tonnes, a sharp 32.5% decrease from the previous year. The lowest import level was 65 tonnes in 2018, which also saw the largest decline of 84.1%. In contrast, the most significant increase occurred in 2019, with a 194.2% rise. Overall, import levels fluctuated significantly, with a 6.3-fold difference between the high in 2017 and the low in 2018.

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From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Portugal, and Ukraine were the leading sources of dried shelled bean imports into Madagascar in volume terms. The United States accounted for 52.8% of imports, Portugal for 14.6%, and Ukraine for 9.8%. Collectively, these three countries represented 77.2% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Madagascar's import values for dried shelled beans experienced noticeable fluctuations during the period. In 2020, imports totaled $101,000, which was 25.6% lower than the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at $86,000, a year that also saw the largest decline of 81.8%. The most substantial increase occurred in 2019, with a 57.9% rise. Overall, import values varied widely, with a 5.5-fold difference between the peak in 2017 and the trough in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, France, and Italy dominated Madagascar's dried shelled bean imports in value terms. Together, these three markets accounted for 80.4% of total import flows.

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

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