Dried shelled broad and horse beans market in Brazil

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume of dried shelled broad and horse beans in Brazil showed stability from 2018 to 2019 at approximately 11 450 t, followed by a sharp 45% increase to 16 618 t in 2020. In 2019, authorities implemented climatic risk zoning for cowpea beans in Sergipe state to reduce climate-related production risks.

A significant 42% drop to 9 566 t occurred in 2021, linked to extreme weather events from climate change that damaged crops. Volume partially recovered to 12 074 t in 2022 before declining again to 10 235 t in 2023.

In 2024, the El Niño phenomenon adversely affected major bean-growing regions through drought and excessive rainfall, likely tightening supply. By 2025, market dynamics were shaped by shifting consumer preferences, including reduced retail consumption due to economic factors and changing household patterns.

Production dried shelled broad and horse beans in Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of dried shelled broad and horse beans, 2018-2021

World map of production of dried shelled broad and horse beans, 2018-2021

Brazil's production of dried shelled broad and horse beans declined in 2021, following two years of growth. The country produced 9 554 tonnes that year, which represents a 42.5% decrease compared to 2020. Looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 16.4%, averaging an annual decline of 5.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2020 at 16 616 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 45.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports dried shelled broad and horse beans from Brazil

Exports in kind, kg

Brazil's exports of dried shelled broad and horse beans grew for the third consecutive year in 2021. The export volume reached 264 kilograms, marking an 82.1% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports surged by 1 930.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 172.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, kg

From 2018 to 2021, the main destinations for Brazil's exports of dried shelled broad and horse beans in volume terms were Greece, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and the Marshall Islands. Greece and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines each accounted for 21.0% of exports, while the Marshall Islands represented 14.3%. Together, these three markets made up 56.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, $ US

Brazil's export value of dried shelled broad and horse beans increased for the third year in a row in 2021. Exports amounted to 927 US dollars, showing a sharp rise of 62.1% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, export value grew by 2 990%, with a compound annual growth rate of 213.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021, $ US

In value terms, the key markets for Brazil's exports of dried shelled broad and horse beans from 2018 to 2021 were Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Portugal, and Greece. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines led with 23.5% of export value, followed by Portugal at 17.0% and Greece at 13.4%. These three countries combined accounted for 54.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021

Imports dried shelled broad and horse beans to Brazil

Imports in kind, kg

Brazil's imports of dried shelled broad and horse beans showed significant volatility from 2018 to 2021. In 2021, import volume reached 12 080 kilograms, a dramatic increase of 544.6% year-over-year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 874 kilograms, which also saw the largest annual decline of 55.0%. The difference between the peak in 2021 and the trough in 2020 was 6.4 times, highlighting the market's instability.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, kg

From 2018 to 2021, Lebanon was the dominant source for Brazil's imports of dried shelled broad and horse beans in volume terms, accounting for 79.6% of total imports. The remaining volume was spread across various other countries.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, $ US

Brazil's import value of dried shelled broad and horse beans experienced notable fluctuations during the 2018-2021 period. In 2021, imports totaled 17 424 US dollars, surging by 518.3% compared to 2020. The lowest value was in 2020 at 2 818 US dollars, which also recorded the steepest annual drop of 43.2%. The gap between the high in 2021 and the low in 2020 was 6.2 times, underscoring the market's volatility.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021, $ US

In value terms, Lebanon and Italy were the primary sources for Brazil's imports of dried shelled broad and horse beans from 2018 to 2021. Together, they represented 81.5% of total import flows, with the remainder distributed among other countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021