Dried shelled broad and horse beans market in the United Kingdom

Earlier Report Observations

The UK market for dried shelled broad and horse beans experienced substantial growth in domestic consumption from 2018 to 2023, with the market volume rising from 284 thousand tons to 535 thousand tons. This expansion was underpinned by a strong increase in domestic production, which grew by over 70% across the period to reach 685 thousand tons in 2023.

A notable shift occurred in 2022 when a surge in exports, particularly to destinations outside the European Union, temporarily reduced the volume available for the domestic market. The subsequent recovery in 2023 was supported by growing consumer interest in British-grown fava beans and dedicated efforts to increase local production and consumption.

Throughout this period, the United Kingdom maintained its role as a leading global exporter, with high export volumes consistently influencing domestic supply. The market demonstrated considerable adaptability, with production levels showing a clear upward trend despite annual fluctuations in trade flows.

Production dried shelled broad and horse beans in the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom maintained the third-highest global position in production volume for dried shelled broad and horse beans.

Top producers of dried shelled broad and horse beans, 2018-2021

World map of production of dried shelled broad and horse beans, 2018-2021

The United Kingdom's production of dried shelled broad and horse beans grew for the third year in a row. In 2021, output reached 694.2 thousand tonnes, marking a sharp year-over-year increase of 25.3%. Between 2018 and 2021, production rose by 72.7%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 20.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

The United Kingdom's production of dried shelled broad and horse beans expanded for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the value of this output stood at 284.6 million US dollars, up 34.4% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production value increased by 92.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 24.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Exports dried shelled broad and horse beans from the United Kingdom

Exports in kind, K t

Following a two-year upward trend, the volume of dried shelled broad and horse beans exported from the United Kingdom fell in 2021. Export volume that year was 131.2 thousand tonnes, down 5.9% from the previous year. Over 2018-2021, exports grew by 10.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.3%. The peak was in 2020 at 139.4 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 14.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Egypt, Norway, and Sudan were the top destinations for the United Kingdom's exports of dried shelled broad and horse beans in volume terms. Egypt accounted for 45.7% of exports, Norway for 8.7%, and Sudan for 7.9%, together making up 62.4% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of dried shelled broad and horse beans exported from the United Kingdom rose for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports totaled 53 786 thousand US dollars, a slight increase of 0.9% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value increased by 22.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Egypt, Sudan, and Norway were the leading destinations for the United Kingdom's exports of dried shelled broad and horse beans in value terms. Egypt represented 47.9% of export value, Sudan 9.6%, and Norway 7.0%, collectively accounting for 64.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Imports dried shelled broad and horse beans to the United Kingdom

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of dried shelled broad and horse beans into the United Kingdom increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import volume reached 7.9 thousand tonnes, a 45.9% rise from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports surged by 931.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 117.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Between 2018 and 2021, Denmark was the dominant source for imports of dried shelled broad and horse beans into the United Kingdom in volume terms, holding a 74.7% share of total flows, while other markets contributed smaller portions.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of dried shelled broad and horse beans into the United Kingdom grew for the third year in a row. In 2021, the United Kingdom imported 4 289 thousand US dollars worth of these beans, up 35.5% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, import value increased by 273.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 55.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Poland were the primary suppliers of dried shelled broad and horse beans to the United Kingdom in value terms. Denmark accounted for 52.4% of import value, the Netherlands for 18.2%, and Poland for 7.1%, together making up 77.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021