Dried shelled broad and horse beans market in Northern Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market for dried shelled broad and horse beans in Northern Africa saw significant volatility between 2018 and 2020. Market volume surged by over 67% to 1 600 thousand tonnes in 2019, primarily driven by a sharp increase in imports, which more than doubled to 1 146 thousand tonnes. This occurred despite a decline in domestic production to 481 thousand tonnes. The following year, the market contracted sharply to 780 thousand tonnes as imports fell back to 350 thousand tonnes.

From 2021 to 2023, the market showed a pattern of recovery and fluctuation. Market volume rebounded to 923 thousand tonnes in 2021, supported by a recovery in production to 546 thousand tonnes and imports to 407 thousand tonnes. After a dip to 830 thousand tonnes in 2022, the market grew again to 975 thousand tonnes in 2023, with production reaching 506 thousand tonnes and imports 513 thousand tonnes. Exports remained a minor component but saw a notable increase in 2022.

In 2024, the trade dynamics shifted, with exports jumping to 78 thousand tonnes, while imports declined to 463 thousand tonnes. This increase in exports aligns with Morocco's strengthened role as a leading African exporter, supported by its phosphate and fertilizer production, which enhances regional food security. Additionally, growing consumer interest in healthy and nutritious diets has been stimulating demand for beans in the region, contributing to market activity.

Production dried shelled broad and horse beans in Northern Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K 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

Northern Africa's production of dried shelled broad and horse beans has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 455.4 thousand tonnes, marking a 5.4% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 13.5%, with an average annual decline of 4.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 552.5 thousand tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 12.9% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 5.0%.

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

Exports dried shelled broad and horse beans from Northern Africa

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of dried shelled broad and horse beans from Northern Africa have decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 26 thousand tonnes, representing a 5.8% year-over-year decline. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 53%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 22.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Northern Africa's exports of dried shelled broad and horse beans were distributed across a diverse range of partner countries. Italy accounted for 11.7% of exports, Saudi Arabia for 11.3%, and Jordan for 6.1%, with these three countries together making up just 29.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of dried shelled broad and horse beans exported from Northern Africa was 17.7 million US dollars, down 29.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 38%, averaging an annual decline of 14.7%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, at 25.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner landscape for exports in value terms was broad. Italy contributed 14.4% of export value, Saudi Arabia 11.0%, and Jordan 6.3%, with these three countries together accounting for only 31.7% of total flows. The remaining 68.3% was distributed among many other countries.

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

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

Imports dried shelled broad and horse beans to Northern Africa

Imports in kind, K t

The import market showed volatility during the observed period. Northern Africa imported 350 thousand tonnes of dried shelled broad and horse beans in 2020, a 69.5% decrease from the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 146 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 159.9%. The difference between the peak in 2019 and the trough in 2020 was 3.3-fold.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Australia, the United Kingdom, and Lithuania—together accounted for 75.5% of total imports in kind of dried shelled broad and horse beans to Northern Africa.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, imports of dried shelled broad and horse beans into Northern Africa declined. In 2020, import value amounted to 291.3 million US dollars, reflecting an 11.9% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 8.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 330.5 million US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 14.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Lithuania remained the primary suppliers of dried shelled broad and horse beans to Northern Africa in value terms. Australia accounted for 37.7% of import value, the United Kingdom for 20.7%, and Lithuania for 16.8%, with these three countries jointly forming 75.2% of total imports.

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

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