Dried shelled beans market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

The dried shelled beans market in Russia began the period with high import dependence and low domestic production. Market volume grew from 29.1 thousand tons in 2018 to 31.8 thousand tons in 2020, a rise accelerated in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic shifted consumer behavior toward healthy foods, boosting demand for legumes.

After a modest dip in 2021, the market expanded sharply by 11% to 34.8 thousand tons in 2022. This growth was propelled by import‑substitution policies, including regulatory support for local producers and the launch of new production capacities. The entry of new sellers on major online marketplaces like Wildberries also widened product assortment and accessibility for consumers.

In 2023, market volume fell 14% to 29.8 thousand tons, primarily due to a 25.5% reduction in bean sown areas that outweighed a 36.8% gain in yield. Technological advances, such as the adoption of new bean varieties with shorter growing cycles, continued to raise production efficiency. Into 2024, regulatory measures and evolving consumer preferences toward healthy and eco‑friendly products continue to shape the market.

Production dried shelled beans in Russia

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Top producers of dried shelled beans, 2017-2020

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

Russia's production of dried shelled beans has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 6 286 tonnes, marking a moderate year-over-year increase of 10.0%. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 43.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.9%.

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

Exports dried shelled beans from Russia

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The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export volumes hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 3.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Russia exported 1 520 tonnes of dried shelled beans, which represents a 30.1% decrease compared to the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 174 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 95.1% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan were the top contributors to Russia's exports of dried shelled beans in volume terms. Turkey accounted for 42.0% of exports, Ukraine for 23.0%, and Kazakhstan for 8.3%. Together, these three countries made up 73.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Russia's export value of dried shelled beans has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 2 043 thousand US dollars, showing a slight gain of 1.0% over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 184.9%, which translates to an average annual rate of 41.8%.

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

During the 2017–2020 period, the leading destinations for Russia's dried shelled bean exports in value terms were Turkey, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan. Turkey held 45.4% of the export value, Ukraine 15.9%, and Kazakhstan 13.7%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 75.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports dried shelled beans to Russia

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Russia's imports of dried shelled beans have risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country imported 25 000 tonnes, up by 1.0% from 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports increased by 2.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.9%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 24 762 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 5.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with an 8.1% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Kyrgyzstan and Ethiopia were the key players in Russia's imports of dried shelled beans in volume terms. Together, they accounted for 81.5% of total import flows, while the remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Russia's import value of dried shelled beans has grown for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 28 522 thousand US dollars, increasing by 12.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value rose by 10.8%, equating to an average annual rate of 3.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 21 447 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 16.7%. The largest increase happened in 2019, with an 18.4% jump.

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

Over the 2017–2020 period, Kyrgyzstan, Ethiopia, and China were the primary suppliers of dried shelled beans to Russia in value terms. Kyrgyzstan contributed 53.3% of import value, Ethiopia 21.1%, and China 14.9%. Collectively, these three countries made up 89.3% of total imports in value terms.

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

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