Dried shelled broad and horse beans market in Syria, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for dried shelled broad and horse beans in Syria fell sharply from 31 738 t in 2018 to 22 535 t in 2019. This drop was driven by many farmers stopping cultivation due to soaring maintenance and spare parts costs under the economic siege and the plummeting exchange rate of the Syrian pound. A temporary rebound to 24 352 t occurred in 2020, when annual legume production was reported to cover half of domestic needs.

Market size then contracted further to a low of 11 827 t in 2022, as ongoing economic sanctions, blockade conditions, and climatic challenges continued to undermine agricultural output. A recovery to 17 606 t in 2023 coincided with the spread of drought‑resistant varieties under climate‑smart farming initiatives and research efforts by international centers such as ICARDA. By 2024, the sector faced high fuel and fertilizer prices, while the launch of Expo Syria 2024 aimed to boost agricultural exports.

Production dried shelled broad and horse beans in Syria

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Globally, Syria ranked as the 22nd largest producer of dried shelled broad and horse beans between 2017 and 2020.

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

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

In 2020, Syria produced 28 842 tonnes of dried shelled broad and horse beans, marking a 19.1% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 8.3%, with an average annual decrease of 2.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 24 225 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 32 908 tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 26.4% decrease.

Annual dynamics of production in Syria in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of dried shelled broad and horse beans produced in Syria reached 16 182 thousand US dollars, representing a 20.6% rise compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value fell by 18.6%, translating to an average annual decline of 6.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 13 420 thousand US dollars, while the peak was in 2018 at 19 913 thousand US dollars. The sharpest decrease took place in 2019, with a 32.6% drop.

Annual dynamics of production in Syria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports dried shelled broad and horse beans from Syria

Exports in kind, t

The market experienced notable volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 3.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Syria exported 4 767 tonnes of dried shelled broad and horse beans, reflecting a substantial increase of 167.2% from the previous year. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 297 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 47.1% decrease.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Sudan were the primary destinations for Syria's exports of dried shelled broad and horse beans in volume terms. Turkey accounted for 47.5% of exports, the United Arab Emirates for 14.6%, and Sudan for 14.0%, collectively representing 76.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market displayed significant volatility over the observed period. Exports in value terms hit their lowest point in 2018 and reached their maximum in 2020, showing a 3.4-fold variation. In 2020, Syria's exports of dried shelled broad and horse beans were valued at 2 675 thousand US dollars, indicating a sharp rise of 170.6% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 785 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 49.4% decrease.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Sudan, and Saudi Arabia formed the main group of destinations for Syria's exports of dried shelled broad and horse beans in value terms. Turkey contributed 31.5% of export value, Sudan 18.1%, and Saudi Arabia 17.9%, together accounting for 67.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports dried shelled broad and horse beans to Syria

Imports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2017, with a 12.3-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Syria imported 277 tonnes of dried shelled broad and horse beans, marking a steep gain of 195.3% from the previous year. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 94 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 with an 89.0% decrease.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Turkey and Egypt were the principal sources for Syria's imports of dried shelled broad and horse beans in volume terms, with their combined share reaching 99.3% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Imports in value terms hit their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2017, showing a 3.8-fold variation. In 2020, Syria's import volume of dried shelled broad and horse beans totalled 147 thousand US dollars, which is 6.8% higher than in 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 100 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline occurring in 2018 at 73.5%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 with a 37.9% rise.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Turkey was the dominant source for Syria's imports of dried shelled broad and horse beans in value terms, accounting for 82.3% of total import flows. The remaining share was distributed among several smaller markets.

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

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