Dried shelled broad and horse beans market in Southern Asia, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for dried shelled broad and horse beans in Southern Asia expanded from 24 247 t in 2018 to 26 354 t in 2020, then contracted over the next two years before rising again to 25 746 t in 2023.

While domestic production stayed within a narrow band of 23 000–24 300 t, import swings were pronounced: imports quadrupled from 872 t in 2018 to 2 088 t in 2021, fell back to 1 203 t in 2022, and then more than doubled to 2 684 t in 2023, directly shaping the market's total size.

Production dried shelled broad and horse beans in Southern Asia

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

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

Southern Asia's production of dried shelled broad and horse beans increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 24 322 tons, marking a 1.2% year-over-year rise. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually decreased by 4.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 23 475 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 7.9%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest increase at 2.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports dried shelled broad and horse beans from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export levels fluctuated significantly, with a 60-fold difference between the high in 2019 and the low in 2017. In 2020, Southern Asia exported 18 tons of dried shelled broad and horse beans, representing a sharp decline of 97.5% compared to 2019. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 716 tons, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a jump of 742.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Southern Asia's exports of dried shelled broad and horse beans were heavily concentrated on Iraq, which accounted for 90.3% of total export volumes.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the period. Export values reached their highest point in 2019 and fell to their lowest in 2017, showing a 25-fold difference. In 2020, Southern Asia exported 20 thousand US dollars worth of dried shelled broad and horse beans, which was 93.7% lower than the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 320 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase happened in 2018 with a surge of 825.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the geographical distribution of export values was dominated by Iraq, which held an 81.8% share of total flows. Other trading partners accounted for relatively minor portions.

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

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

Imports dried shelled broad and horse beans to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, t

Noticeable fluctuations characterized market performance during this period. Import volumes peaked in 2020 and hit their lowest point in 2018, with a 2.4-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Southern Asia imported approximately 2 049 tons of dried shelled broad and horse beans, showing a moderate increase of 9.5% compared to 2019. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 872 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 56.4%. Conversely, 2019 experienced the biggest increase at 114.6%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the key sources for imports in volume terms were the United Arab Emirates (32.2% of imports), China (19.5% of imports), and Australia (14.0% of imports). Together, these three countries accounted for 65.7% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import values peaked in 2020 and declined to their lowest level in 2018, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 3.3 times. In 2020, Southern Asia's imports of dried shelled broad and horse beans reached 1 899 thousand US dollars, up by 9.4% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 573 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 61.2%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest increase at 202.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates (40.8% of imports in value terms), China (23.7% of imports in value terms), and Australia (12.4% of imports in value terms) remained the top suppliers of dried shelled broad and horse beans to Southern Asia. Collectively, they represented 76.9% of total import values.

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

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