Dried shelled broad and horse beans market in Southern Europe

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the market volume for dried shelled broad and horse beans in Southern Europe remained stable at a high level, reaching 220.5 thousand tonnes in 2019. This stability was supported by a tripling of European legume production, which increased the availability of beans, coupled with growing consumer interest in plant-based proteins as a sustainable food source.

The market contracted to 203.8 thousand tonnes in 2020, likely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic's disruption to supply chains and consumption patterns. A recovery to 205.8 thousand tonnes followed in 2021, driven by a renewed interest in traditional Mediterranean diets and innovative bean-based products. However, in 2022, the market volume fell sharply to 186.2 thousand tonnes, even as producers invested in improved milling technologies and sustainable farming practices to enhance product quality and reduce fertilizer use.

By 2023, the market rebounded to 189.9 thousand tonnes, aided by increased legume production in some European regions and sustained demand for plant-based proteins. Concurrently, the industry saw expansion into ready-to-eat categories, with a surge in new product launches containing broad beans, reflecting ongoing innovation and market diversification.

Production dried shelled broad and horse beans in Southern 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

Southern Europe's production of dried shelled broad and horse beans has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 173.1 K t, marking a modest 0.8% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 17.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.6%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Southern Europe's production value for dried shelled broad and horse beans has fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 214.3 M $ US, showing a sharp decline of 28.5% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 5.5%, with an annualized rate of 1.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 305.6 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 50.4%.

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

Exports dried shelled broad and horse beans from Southern Europe

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 3 404 t, then surged to 6 467 t in 2020, reflecting a significant 90.0% increase from the previous year. From the peak in 2017 to the trough in 2019, exports changed by 2.9 times. The largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 57.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, no single market dominated the exports of dried shelled broad and horse beans from Southern Europe. France accounted for 37.4% of exports in kind, Morocco for 6.4%, and the Netherlands for 5.4%, together making up 49.1% of the total. Many smaller partners each held modest individual shares.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, exports of dried shelled broad and horse beans from Southern Europe increased in 2020. The region exported 5 917 K $ US, indicating a moderate 6.1% year-over-year advance. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 38.6%, with an annualized rate of 15.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 5 577 K $ US, and the largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 25.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, there was no single dominant market for the value of dried shelled broad and horse beans exports from Southern Europe. France represented 32.0% of exports in value terms, the Netherlands 7.1%, and Algeria 5.5%, collectively accounting for 44.6% of the total. Numerous smaller partners each contributed modest shares.

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

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

Imports dried shelled broad and horse beans to Southern Europe

Imports in kind, t

Imports of dried shelled broad and horse beans into Southern Europe have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported a total of value_last_year} t, marking a sharp reduction of 28.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 57.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 25.0%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany were the key partners for imports in kind of dried shelled broad and horse beans into Southern Europe. The United Kingdom accounted for 34.7% of imports, France for 19.4%, and Germany for 10.1%, jointly representing 64.2% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Southern Europe imported 21 254 K $ US of dried shelled broad and horse beans, which is 10.7% less than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 30.7%, with an annualized rate of 11.5%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 29.4%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 9.9%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, the United Kingdom, Egypt, and France made the biggest contributions to the value of imports of dried shelled broad and horse beans into Southern Europe. The United Kingdom accounted for 22.8% of imports in value terms, Egypt for 15.3%, and France for 13.6%, together representing 51.7% of total flows.

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

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