Dried shelled broad and horse beans market in Western Europe

Earlier Report Observations

The dried shelled broad and horse beans market in Western Europe expanded steadily from 290 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 455 thousand tons in 2021. This growth period was supported by a buoyant increase in global production during 2019, which bolstered supply, while active participation from major state-influenced exporters in Lithuania, the United Kingdom, and France provided market stability.

Following the 2021 peak, the market volume contracted to 422 thousand tons by 2023. By 2024, a perceptible consumption slump emerged in key markets such as Denmark and Spain, compounded by mounting pressure on organic dry bean imports as the broader organic food sector faced challenges, even as consumer trends continued favoring plant-based and affordable ready-to-eat healthy options.

Production dried shelled broad and horse beans in Western 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

Production of dried shelled broad and horse beans in Western Europe has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 404.6 thousand tons, marking a 12.7% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 3.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 326.6 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 22.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of dried shelled broad and horse beans production in Western Europe has risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 206.9 million US dollars, showing a solid year-on-year increase of 13.4%. Between 2017 and 2020, production value grew by 28.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 151.3 million US dollars, which experienced a 5.9% decline. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 20.6% rise.

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

Exports dried shelled broad and horse beans from Western Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of dried shelled broad and horse beans from Western Europe have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 87.3 thousand tons, reflecting a 7.9% drop compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 11.9%, with an annualized rate of 4.1%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 111.5 thousand tons, which saw a 12.5% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 15.0% decrease.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Norway, Egypt, and Italy were consistently the main destinations for exports in kind, accounting for 36.4%, 18.4%, and 13.4% of total exports respectively. Together, these three countries represented 68.2% of all export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of dried shelled broad and horse beans exports from Western Europe has fallen for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports were valued at 44 629 thousand US dollars, showing a modest 7.4% decline from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 17.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 51 658 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest increase of 35.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Norway, Egypt, and Italy were the primary destinations in value terms, accounting for 32.9%, 20.3%, and 10.4% of total export value respectively. Together, these three countries represented 63.6% of all export flows from Western Europe.

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

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

Imports dried shelled broad and horse beans to Western Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Following two years of growth, imports of dried shelled broad and horse beans into Western Europe declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 79.4 thousand tons, indicating a significant 19.2% drop compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 32.5%, with an annualized rate of 9.8%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 98.3 thousand tons, which saw the largest increase of 30.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—the United Kingdom, Lithuania, and Poland—together accounted for 66.8% of total imports in kind of dried shelled broad and horse beans to Western Europe.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of gains, the value of imported dried shelled broad and horse beans into Western Europe declined. In 2020, imports stood at 38 376 thousand US dollars, down by 2.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 47.9%, with an annualized rate of 13.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 39 451 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 51.2% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Lithuania, and Poland formed the main group of destinations for imports in value terms, accounting for 40.0%, 13.1%, and 8.1% of total import value respectively. Together, these three countries represented 61.1% of all import flows into Western Europe.

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

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