Dried shelled broad and horse beans market in CIS

Earlier Report Observations

The market for dried shelled broad and horse beans in the CIS expanded from 23 887 t in 2018 to 24 631 t in 2020. This growth was initially driven by a shortage of soybeans in Russia, which increased demand for alternative pulses including dried beans. In April 2020, the abolition of state registration for genetically modified feed products until January 1, 2021, simplified the use of soy for feed, contributing to market stabilization.

From 2021, the market entered a decline, falling to 20 511 t by 2023. This reduction coincided with the expansion of soybean processing capacity in the Far Eastern Federal District, supported by state measures and favorable global prices. Subsequently, increased soybean planted areas and import substitution policies, which cut soybean seed imports by 27% in 2023, shifted agricultural focus and resources away from dried bean production.

In 2024, import substitution remained a key theme with the Ministry of Agriculture planning quotas for the import of seeds, including soybeans, reinforcing the trend toward domestic soybean production and processing, which continued to influence the broader pulses market structure.

Production dried shelled broad and horse beans in CIS

In kind, 2017-2020, 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 2020, CIS countries produced 24 639 tonnes of dried shelled broad and horse beans, showing only minor fluctuations compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 6.8%, which translates to an average annual increase of 2.2%. The most significant growth occurred in 2019, with a rise of 4.6%.

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

Exports dried shelled broad and horse beans from CIS

Exports in kind, t

The market experienced notable fluctuations during this period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 23.8 tonnes, while the highest was in 2017, resulting in an 18-fold difference between these years. In 2020, CIS exports of dried shelled broad and horse beans totaled 202.9 tonnes, marking a sharp decline of 26.6% from 2019. The largest decrease occurred in 2018, at 94.6%, while the most substantial increase was in 2019, with a surge of 1 060.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Jordan, Germany, and Latvia consistently led the export structure for dried shelled broad and horse beans from CIS countries. Jordan accounted for 52.1% of exports in kind, Germany for 21.5%, and Latvia for 17.3%. Together, these three countries represented 90.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. The lowest export value was observed in 2020, while the highest was in 2017, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 4.7 times. In 2020, CIS exports of dried shelled broad and horse beans were valued at 39.9 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 65.3% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 69.0%, while the most significant increase was in 2019, with a rise of 96.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Jordan, Germany, and Romania remained the top buyers of dried shelled broad and horse beans from CIS countries in value terms. Jordan accounted for 55.5% of exports in value, Germany for 18.2%, and Romania for 14.5%. Collectively, these three countries made up 88.2% of total export value.

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

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

Imports dried shelled broad and horse beans to CIS

Imports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout this period. The minimum import volume was in 2017, while the maximum was in 2018 at 367.4 tonnes, creating a 2.1-fold variation between these years. In 2020, CIS imports of dried shelled broad and horse beans amounted to 194.6 tonnes, representing a significant drop of 23.7% compared to 2019. The largest decrease occurred in 2019, at 30.5%, while the most substantial increase was in 2018, with a rise of 113.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and Denmark were the dominant sources for imports in kind of dried shelled broad and horse beans to CIS countries, jointly accounting for 85.3% of total import flows. The remaining volume was distributed among smaller markets.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend during this timeframe. The lowest import value was in 2017, while the highest was in 2018 at 280.8 thousand US dollars, resulting in a two-fold variation. In 2020, CIS imports of dried shelled broad and horse beans reached 146.4 thousand US dollars, indicating a reduction of 26.3% from 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 29.3%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 102.3%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Germany and Denmark consistently represented 81.1% of total imports in value terms for dried shelled broad and horse beans to CIS countries. This highlights a high degree of market concentration, with the remainder spread across a long tail of smaller markets.

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

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