Dried shelled broad and horse beans market in Northern Europe, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The Northern European market for dried shelled broad and horse beans expanded significantly from 477 thousand tons in 2018 to 996 thousand tons in 2022, driven by strong growth in domestic production and imports. This period was characterized by active regional trade, with Lithuania and Latvia established as key exporters and the United Kingdom achieving record export volumes in the 2022/23 season, reflecting robust sector-wide activity.

In 2023, the market volume contracted to 805 thousand tons as exports continued to grow, led by sustained strong shipments from the United Kingdom and the entry of Denmark as a notable exporter. This increased outflow of product reduced the supply available for domestic consumption, contributing to the decline. In value terms, the market followed a similar trajectory, peaking at $509.3 million in 2022 before falling to $408.1 million in 2023.

Production dried shelled broad and horse beans in Northern Europe

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 Europe's production of dried shelled broad and horse beans has grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 1 135 thousand tons, showing a strong year-on-year increase of 17.2%. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 17.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.5%. The lowest production level was in 2018 at 798 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 17.5%. In contrast, 2019 recorded the biggest increase at 21.4%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of dried shelled broad and horse beans production in Northern Europe has also increased for two consecutive years. In 2020, the output was valued at 449.3 million US dollars, up 18.2% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 60.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 17.1%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 275.8 million US dollars, which experienced a slight decline of 1.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 37.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports dried shelled broad and horse beans from Northern Europe

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Northern Europe exported 392.4 thousand tons of dried shelled broad and horse beans, a 30.8% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 10.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.3%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 300.0 thousand tons, which saw the largest decline of 35.4%. The highest volume was in 2018 at 464.3 thousand tons.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Egypt, Norway, and Sudan consistently led as the top destinations for exports in kind. Egypt accounted for 59.6% of exports, Norway for 10.6%, and Sudan for 4.1%. Together, these three countries represented 74.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of dried shelled broad and horse beans exports from Northern Europe reached 155.3 million US dollars, rising 31.9% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 50.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.6%. The highest value was in 2018 at 160.4 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 55.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 26.6%.

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

During 2017-2020, Egypt, Norway, and Sudan were the main markets for exports in value terms. Egypt made up 58.0% of export value, Norway 11.0%, and Sudan 5.4%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 74.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports dried shelled broad and horse beans to Northern Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of dried shelled broad and horse beans into Northern Europe showed significant fluctuations during this period. In 2020, imports totaled 85.9 thousand tons, a sharp increase of 28.8% from the previous year. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 66.7 thousand tons, which saw the largest decline of 53.5%. The highest volume was in 2018 at 143.6 thousand tons, marking the largest increase of 71.6%. From the peak in 2018 to the trough in 2019, imports changed by a factor of 2.2.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Poland, and Belgium were the key partners for imports in kind. France accounted for 28.1% of imports, Poland for 4.6%, and Belgium for 2.9%. Together, these three countries represented 35.6% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

The import market for dried shelled broad and horse beans in Northern Europe was volatile during these years. In 2020, import value was recorded at 58.3 million US dollars, a steep increase of 46.1% from 2019. The lowest value was in 2019 at 39.9 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 49.8%. The highest value was in 2018 at 79.5 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 87.1%. The gap between the peak in 2018 and the low in 2019 was two-fold.

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

An analysis of imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 reveals a broad distribution across many markets. France accounted for 28.3% of imports, Poland for 4.7%, and Belgium for 3.3%. Together, these three countries made up only 36.3% of total flows, with the remaining 63.7% coming from other partners.

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

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