Dried shelled broad and horse beans market in Americas

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for dried shelled broad and horse beans in the Americas experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After a significant contraction to 181.3 thousand tonnes in 2019, consumption rebounded sharply to 208.8 thousand tonnes the following year. The market then entered a phase of relative stability, hovering around 205-210 thousand tonnes through 2023, with a minor downward trend in the final two years.

By 2024, underlying market drivers included a sustained consumer shift toward plant-based diets, which increased demand for dry beans as an affordable protein source. The expansion of e-commerce channels and product innovations focused on convenience, such as pre-cooked options, began reshaping distribution and consumption patterns. These trends were supported by growing health consciousness, leading to higher interest in organic and specialty bean varieties.

While specific regulatory or large-scale production events were not reported for the region during this period, the market's foundation was influenced by these broader shifts in dietary preferences and retail access, which supported overall market volume.

Production dried shelled broad and horse beans in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of dried shelled broad and horse beans, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried shelled broad and horse beans, 2017-2020

In 2019, production of dried shelled broad and horse beans in the Americas declined by 1.6%. However, in 2020, output rebounded to 233.2 thousand tons, marking a moderate increase of 6.2% compared to the previous year. Over the entire period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 10.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.4%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2019, the value of dried shelled broad and horse bean production in the Americas fell by 7.6%. The following year, in 2020, output value surged to 174.4 million US dollars, representing a significant advance of 21.4% compared to 2019. Looking at the broader trend from 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 36.9%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 11.0%. The largest increase during this period occurred in 2018, with a jump of 22.0%.

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

Exports dried shelled broad and horse beans from Americas

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes of dried shelled broad and horse beans from the Americas showed considerable volatility in recent years. In 2018, shipments hit their lowest point at 19 756 tons. The following year, in 2019, exports surged to 39 846 tons, marking the highest level and a dramatic increase of 101.7% from 2018. However, in 2020, exports declined to 28 147 tons, which is 29.4% lower than in 2019. Overall, export levels fluctuated significantly, with a two-fold difference between the peak in 2019 and the trough in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Egypt was the dominant destination for dried shelled broad and horse bean exports from the Americas in volume terms, accounting for 52.9% of total shipments. The United Arab Emirates followed with 3.5%, and India with 1.7%. Together, these three countries represented 58.1% of all export flows during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of dried shelled broad and horse bean exports from the Americas experienced notable fluctuations between 2017 and 2020. In 2017, export value reached its lowest point. By 2019, it peaked at 26 051 thousand US dollars, reflecting a substantial increase of 89.5% from the previous year. However, in 2020, export value fell to 21 047 thousand US dollars, a decline of 19.2% compared to 2019. Overall, export values swung by 2.1 times between the high in 2019 and the low in 2017.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the value of dried shelled broad and horse bean exports from the Americas was distributed across many countries. Egypt led with 37.1% of total export value, followed by the United Arab Emirates at 8.6% and Israel at 4.2%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 49.9% of all export flows in value terms during this period.

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

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

Imports dried shelled broad and horse beans to Americas

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes of dried shelled broad and horse beans into the Americas exhibited high volatility from 2017 to 2020. In 2018, imports dropped to their lowest level at 1 090 tons, representing a sharp decline of 56.3% from the previous year. By 2020, imports rebounded dramatically to 3 789 tons, marking a significant increase of 157.3% compared to 2019. Overall, import levels varied by 3.5 times between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical distribution of dried shelled broad and horse bean imports into the Americas in volume terms was highly diversified. China was the largest source, accounting for 18.0% of total imports, followed by Australia at 3.2% and India at 2.0%. Together, these three countries represented only 23.2% of import flows, with the remaining 76.8% spread across numerous smaller trading partners.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of dried shelled broad and horse bean imports into the Americas has been on an upward trend, increasing for the third consecutive year in 2020. In that year, import value reached 4 541 thousand US dollars, showing a modest gain of 2.3% from 2019. Over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, import value grew by 74%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 20.3%.

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

During 2017 to 2020, the value of dried shelled broad and horse bean imports into the Americas was relatively evenly distributed among various countries. China was the top source, accounting for 25.9% of total import value, followed by Australia at 2.4% and Italy at 2.0%. Collectively, these three countries represented 30.4% of all import flows in value terms.

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

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