Dried shelled broad and horse beans market in Western Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for dried shelled broad and horse beans in Western Asia showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023. It expanded sharply to 161.5 thousand tonnes in 2019, marking the highest point in the period, before contracting the following year.

After stabilizing near 138.0 thousand tonnes in 2021, the market volume grew again in 2022, reaching 148.4 thousand tonnes. This recovery was short-lived, as volume declined to 135.1 thousand tonnes in 2023.

Production dried shelled broad and horse beans in Western 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

In 2019, Western Asia produced 43 051 tonnes of dried shelled broad and horse beans, which was the lowest output during the period. Production then increased moderately by 4.1% to reach 44 836 tonnes in 2020. Looking at the broader trend from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 16.6%, averaging a 5.9% annual decrease. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 53 801 tonnes, while the most significant drop occurred in 2019 with a 20.0% decrease.

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

Exports dried shelled broad and horse beans from Western Asia

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The export market for dried shelled broad and horse beans from Western Asia showed considerable volatility between 2017 and 2019, with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 4.3 times. In 2019, exports hit their lowest point at 3.5 thousand tonnes. However, in 2020, foreign supplies surged sharply by 106.3% to reach 7.3 thousand tonnes. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 61.6%.

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

An analysis of export volumes from 2017 to 2020 reveals a widely distributed market structure. Egypt accounted for 10.3% of exports, Iran for 10.0%, and Sudan for 5.7%. Together, these three countries represented just 26.1% of total flows, while the remaining 73.9% was spread across numerous other trading partners.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, cross-border shipments of dried shelled broad and horse beans from Western Asia rebounded in 2020. Exports reached 8 597 thousand US dollars, marking a 41.6% increase compared to the 2019 level of 6 071 thousand US dollars, which was the lowest value during the period. Over the broader 2017-2020 timeframe, exports decreased by 29.3%, averaging an annual decline of 10.9%. The most significant drop occurred in 2018 with a 47.6% decrease.

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

The partner structure for export values from 2017 to 2020 remained highly fragmented. Iran accounted for 13.9% of exports, while Egypt and Sudan each represented 5.1%. Combined, these three countries made up only 24.1% of total flows, with no single country achieving a dominant market share.

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

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

Imports dried shelled broad and horse beans to Western Asia

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Import volumes for dried shelled broad and horse beans in Western Asia experienced noticeable fluctuations during the period. In 2018, imports reached their lowest point at 65.9 thousand tonnes, before surging by 85.1% to a peak of 121.9 thousand tonnes in 2019. This created a 1.9-fold difference between the high and low points. In 2020, imports declined substantially by 18.6% to 99.3 thousand tonnes. The largest decrease was recorded in 2018 at 38.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Australia, Egypt, and the United Kingdom consistently served as the primary sources for imports. Australia dominated with 69.3% of import volumes, followed by Egypt at 9.4% and the United Kingdom at 5.1%. Together, these three countries accounted for 83.8% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values showed volatility between 2017 and 2020, with a 1.8-fold difference between the high and low points. In 2018, imports hit their lowest level at 40 268 thousand US dollars, before increasing sharply by 75.3% to reach 70 581 thousand US dollars in 2019. In 2020, imports experienced a gradual decrease of 4.6% to 67 304 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 20.5% drop.

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

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Australia, Egypt, and the United Kingdom remained the core markets for import values, collectively accounting for 79.7% of total flows.

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

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