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Dried shelled broad and horse beans market in Middle Africa

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Middle Africa" region includes following countries:

Angola

Cameroon

Central African Republic

Chad

Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Equatorial Guinea

Gabon

Sao Tome and Principe

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2022, the market for dried shelled broad and horse beans in Middle Africa remained relatively stable. Domestic production showed modest growth, increasing from 386.9 tons in 2018 to a peak of 404.5 tons in 2020 before settling around 398–400 tons. Over the same period, the total market volume fluctuated between 392.6 tons and 408.4 tons, supported by very low levels of imports, which never exceeded 7.3 tons annually.

The market dynamics shifted markedly in 2023, when the total volume surged to 627.4 tons. This dramatic expansion was driven entirely by a spike in imports, which jumped to 227.8 tons, while domestic production held steady at 399.6 tons. The influx of imported beans more than doubled the available supply compared to the previous year, representing a fundamental change in the market's supply structure.

Available trade data for 2024 shows imports remained elevated at 58.0 tons, which, while lower than the 2023 peak, is still substantially higher than the levels seen before 2023. With exports remaining negligible, the market's continued dependence on foreign supply indicates a lasting shift in sourcing patterns for dried beans in the region.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Middle Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Middle Africa in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production dried shelled broad and horse beans in Middle Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Middle Africa's production of dried shelled broad and horse beans has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 404.5 tonnes, marking a slight increase of 2.3% from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production rose by 5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Middle Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.4%	2.2%	2.3%	1.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports dried shelled broad and horse beans from Middle Africa

Exports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Middle Africa in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was consistently the largest destination for Middle Africa's exports of dried shelled broad and horse beans in volume terms, accounting for 28.6% of total shipments.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 period, the United States continued to be the primary buyer of dried shelled broad and horse beans from Middle Africa in value terms, holding a 54.7% share of total export earnings.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports dried shelled broad and horse beans to Middle Africa

Imports in kind, kg

The market showed significant volatility over this timeframe. Import volumes reached their highest point in 2018 and dropped to their lowest in 2019, with the peak being 3.8 times higher than the trough. In 2020, Middle Africa imported 4 038 kg of foreign dried shelled broad and horse beans, representing a sharp increase of 174.0% compared to 2019. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 474 kg, while the maximum was in 2018 at 5 662 kg. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 74.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Middle Africa in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	36.0%	(74.0%)	174.0%	(1.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, imports of dried shelled broad and horse beans to Middle Africa in volume terms were largely dominated by two countries: Portugal and Lebanon. Other markets played relatively minor roles individually.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The market experienced notable fluctuations during this period. Imports fell from their peak in 2017 to their lowest point in 2019, decreasing by a factor of eight. In 2020, Middle Africa imported dried shelled broad and horse beans worth a total of {value_last_year} US dollars, which was a 43.9% rise from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 807 US dollars, and the largest decline also occurred in 2019, with an 82.0% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(30.7%)	(82.0%)	43.9%	(43.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports of dried shelled broad and horse beans to Middle Africa in value terms were heavily concentrated in Portugal and Lebanon. Together, these two countries accounted for 95.1% of total imports, while other destinations had a more limited impact.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io