Dried shelled broad and horse beans market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The Austrian market for dried shelled broad and horse beans underwent significant volume changes between 2018 and 2023. After reaching 21 000 t in 2018, the market contracted to 16 000 t in 2019, then recovered to 18 500 t by 2021 before another decrease in 2022.

Domestic production varied from 13 000 t to 15 600 t during this period, while imports fell substantially from 6 700 t to 2 300 t. Exports also declined, contributing to the overall market dynamics.

Climatic factors such as drought in 2024 affected cereal harvests in Austria and the EU, which may have indirect repercussions for legume crop production and supply conditions.

Production dried shelled broad and horse beans in Austria

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Austria ranked 28th globally in the production of dried shelled broad and horse beans.

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

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

After two years of decline, Austria's production of dried shelled broad and horse beans increased in 2020. The country produced 14 040 tonnes that year, marking a modest year-over-year rise of 7.8%. However, looking at the full period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 38.9%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 15.1%. The lowest point was in 2019, with 13 030 tonnes produced, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2018, at 30.4%.

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

Exports dried shelled broad and horse beans from Austria

Exports in kind, t

Austria's exports of dried shelled broad and horse beans declined for the second year in a row in 2020. Exports totaled 1 034 tonnes, showing a significant decrease of 16.5% from the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 692 tonnes. The most substantial decline happened in 2019, with a 26.9% drop, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 63.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland remained the top buyers of dried shelled broad and horse beans from Austria. Germany accounted for 38.2% of exports in volume, Italy for 22.9%, and Switzerland for 21.5%. Together, these three countries represented 82.5% of Austria's total exports in this category.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed considerable volatility during this period. Export volumes reached their peak in 2018 and hit their lowest point in 2017, with the highest value being 2.1 times greater than the lowest. In 2020, Austria's export value for dried shelled broad and horse beans was 745 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 22.4% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 137 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase also occurring that year at 114.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Switzerland, Germany, and Italy were the leading markets for Austria's exports of dried shelled broad and horse beans in value terms. Switzerland made up 34.4% of export value, Germany 33.7%, and Italy 9.4%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 77.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports dried shelled broad and horse beans to Austria

Imports in kind, t

Austria's imports of dried shelled broad and horse beans fell for the second consecutive year in 2020. Import volume stood at 4 192 tonnes, reflecting a gradual decline of 4.5% from the year before. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 36.3%, with an average annual reduction rate of 14.0%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 6 671 tonnes. The most significant decline took place in 2019, with a 34.2% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 1.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and Lithuania were the two main sources for Austria's imports of dried shelled broad and horse beans in volume, together making up 88.3% of total imports. The remainder was spread across a variety of other countries.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Austria's import value for dried shelled broad and horse beans declined for the second year in a row in 2020. Imports were valued at 2 199 thousand US dollars, indicating a slight decrease of 5.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 span, imports fell by 32.7%, with an average annual decline of 12.4%. The peak value was in 2018 at 3 274 thousand US dollars. The largest drop occurred in 2019 at 29.0%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 0.2%.

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

During 2017-2020, Germany and Lithuania dominated Austria's imports of dried shelled broad and horse beans in value terms, jointly accounting for 83.1% of total import flows. Other destinations contributed smaller individual shares.

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

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