Dried shelled legumes market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The market for dried shelled legumes in Austria experienced a significant downturn in 2019, with volume falling to 90 thousand tons from 104 thousand tons the previous year. A recovery began in 2020, lifting volume to 96 thousand tons, and growth continued through 2021 to surpass 100 thousand tons. After a minor contraction in 2022, the market volume reached 103 thousand tons in 2023, slightly above its 2018 starting point.

In value terms, the 2019 decline was even sharper, with the market dropping to $74.9 million from $100.3 million. The subsequent rebound was strong and consistent, with the market value rising each year to reach $120.4 million in 2023. This represented a 20% increase in value over the six-year period, contrasting with the more stable volume trajectory and pointing to underlying shifts in market prices or product composition.

Domestic production followed a similar pattern, declining in 2019 before recovering to 91 thousand tons by 2023. The overall period from 2018 to 2023 was characterized by initial volatility followed by a return to and slight exceedance of pre-contraction levels in both volume and value.

Production dried shelled legumes in Austria

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Top producers of dried shelled legumes, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried shelled legumes, 2017-2020

Austria's production of dried shelled legumes increased in 2020, following two consecutive years of decline. The country produced 85 190 tonnes that year, marking a 10.3% rise compared to 2019. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, overall production actually fell by 11.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 77 240 tonnes, which also saw the steepest annual decline of 14.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The value of Austria's dried shelled legumes production rebounded in 2020 after two years of contraction. Output was valued at 88 653 thousand US dollars that year, representing a significant 36.2% increase from 2019. Despite this recent growth, production value declined by 3.1% over the 2017-2020 period, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 65 102 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest annual drop of 28.0%.

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

Exports dried shelled legumes from Austria

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Austria's exports of dried shelled legumes in volume terms showed a modest recovery in 2020 after two years of decline. The country exported 5 223 tonnes that year, a 3.2% increase compared to 2019. However, over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 10.4%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 3.6%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 5 059 tonnes, which saw the most substantial annual decrease of 10.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and Switzerland were Austria's primary export markets for dried shelled legumes in volume terms. Italy accounted for 28.8% of exports, Germany for 25.3%, and Switzerland for 10.0%. Together, these three countries represented 64.1% of Austria's total export flows during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Austria's exports of dried shelled legumes in value terms surged in 2020, reaching 5 436 thousand US dollars. This represented a substantial 27.5% year-over-year increase. The lowest export value was recorded in 2019 at 4 264 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 5 672 thousand US dollars. The most significant annual decline happened in 2019, with a drop of 24.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy consistently ranked as Austria's top export markets for dried shelled legumes in value terms. Germany held the largest share at 34.2%, followed by Switzerland at 16.8%, and Italy at 10.7%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 61.7% of Austria's total export value during this timeframe.

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

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

Imports dried shelled legumes to Austria

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Austria's imports of dried shelled legumes in volume terms declined for the third consecutive year in 2020. Imports amounted to 16 411 tonnes, reflecting a 9.2% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 15.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Lithuania, and Romania were the leading sources of Austria's dried shelled legume imports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 31.2% of imports, Lithuania for 11.2%, and Romania for 9.3%. Together, these three countries supplied 51.6% of Austria's total import volume during this period.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Austria's imports of dried shelled legumes in value terms increased in 2020, ending a two-year downward trend. Import value reached 15 745 thousand US dollars, a solid 12.0% gain compared to 2019. Despite this recent uptick, imports decreased by 4.3% over the 2017-2020 period, equivalent to an annualized decline of 1.4%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 14 061 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest annual decrease of 10.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Austria's imports of dried shelled legumes in value terms were distributed across a diverse range of trading partners. Germany was the largest source, accounting for 30.7% of imports, followed by China at 10.0%, and Italy at 8.0%. Together, these three countries represented 48.7% of Austria's total import value during this period.

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

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