Dried shelled broad and horse beans market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German dried shelled broad and horse beans market exhibited strong growth in volume from 2018 to 2022, rising from 153 thousand tons to a peak of 209 thousand tons. This expansion was driven by two major surges: a 26% increase to 197 thousand tons in 2020, followed by further growth to 209 thousand tons in 2022, with a period of stabilization in 2021.

In 2023, the market contracted sharply by one-third, falling to 140 thousand tons, its lowest level in the observed period. The market value mirrored this volatility, growing from $62 million in 2018 to $98 million in 2022 before declining to $67 million in 2023.

Production dried shelled broad and horse beans in Germany

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany ranked fifth globally in the production volume 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

Following a two-year decline, Germany's production of dried shelled broad and horse beans rebounded. In 2020, Germany produced 235.8 K t of these beans, marking a 47.8% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 24.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 7.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 159.5 K t, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 14.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Germany's production of dried shelled broad and horse beans increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 96 196 K $ US, reflecting a 23.5% year-over-year rise. From 2017 to 2020, production value rose by 34.9%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 10.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 65 787 K $ US, with the largest decline also in 2018 at 7.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports dried shelled broad and horse beans from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Exports of dried shelled broad and horse beans from Germany grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 54 961 t, up by 9.9% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports surged by 380.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 68.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Egypt, Italy, and Austria were the core destinations for Germany's exports in kind. Egypt accounted for 45.5% of exports, Italy for 24.0%, and Austria for 6.9%, together making up 76.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. The period experienced a low point in 2017 and a peak in 2019, with a 5.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, foreign supplies of dried shelled broad and horse beans from Germany totaled 22 422 K $ US, down by 8.2% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 24 426 K $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a jump of 215.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Egypt, Italy, and Austria led as the top buyers of dried shelled broad and horse beans from Germany in value terms. Egypt held a 48.8% share, Italy 16.5%, and Austria 7.6%, collectively accounting for 72.9% of total export value.

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

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

Imports dried shelled broad and horse beans to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Market behavior during these years was marked by volatility. Imports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 4.3-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Germany imported 16 042 t of dried shelled broad and horse beans, a decrease of 65.9% compared to 2019. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 46 979 t, and the largest increase was in 2018 with a rise of 136.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Lithuania, and Poland formed the key group of partners for Germany's imports in kind of dried shelled broad and horse beans. The United Kingdom contributed 37.7% of imports, Lithuania 21.0%, and Poland 19.8%, together representing 78.6% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Noticeable fluctuations characterized market performance during this period. Imports reached their lowest in 2017 and their highest in 2019, with a 3.5-fold difference. In 2020, the value of dried shelled broad and horse beans imported by Germany was 8 488 K $ US, down by 52.2% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 17 743 K $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a growth of 94.1%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the United Kingdom, Lithuania, and Poland remained the main markets for Germany's imports in value terms of dried shelled broad and horse beans. The United Kingdom accounted for 29.6% of imports, Lithuania for 24.7%, and Poland for 18.3%, jointly taking 72.6% of total import flows.

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

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