Flour or powder of dried legumes market in Europe

Earlier Report Observations

The European market for flour or powder of dried legumes remained stable in 2018 and 2019, with volume around 240 тыс. т, as regulatory approvals and the entry of new players laid the groundwork. From 2020 to 2022, the market expanded significantly, reaching 314.1 тыс. т, driven by rising consumer demand for plant-based and grain-free flours. The development of new products, supported by government policies, and investment in advanced dehydration technologies improved product quality and increased production capacity.

This growth was further fueled by changing consumer preferences towards clean-label and convenient foods, leading to the emergence of new segments like flavored vegetable chips and premium powder formats. In 2023, however, the market volume contracted to 242.2 тыс. т, influenced by fluctuations in raw material prices that impacted demand. Major companies partnered with food delivery services to offer meal kits, reflecting ongoing adaptation to home cooking trends.

Production flour or powder of dried legumes in Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of flour or powder of dried legumes, 2017-2020

World map of production of flour or powder of dried legumes, 2017-2020

Europe's production of flour or powder from dried legumes increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Europe produced 261.9 K t, marking a substantial year-over-year gain of 11.0%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 9.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 235.3 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 19.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After a two-year decline, Europe's production of flour or powder from dried legumes increased. In 2020, the output was valued at 425.7 M $ US, representing a solid 16.8% increase compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 364.4 M $ US, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 10.2%.

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

Exports flour or powder of dried legumes from Europe

Exports in kind, t

Exported volumes of flour or powder from dried legumes from Europe increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 28 687 t, marking a steep uptick of 34.0% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 36.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.0%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 17 997 t, which also saw the largest decline of 14.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports in kind of flour or powder from dried legumes from Europe relied on a wide range of partner countries. Kenya accounted for 2.0% of exports, Norway for 1.9%, and the United States for 1.2%, with these three countries together taking just 5.1% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Europe's exports of flour or powder from dried legumes increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 46 631 K $ US, constituting a 41.0% year-over-year increase. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 52.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 15.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 29 058 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 4.9%.

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

The analysis of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 shows a broad distribution across many markets. Norway accounted for 2.5% of exports, the United States for 1.3%, and Kuwait for 1.3%, with these three countries together accounting for only 5.2% of total flows, while a significant 94.8% fell on other partners.

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

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

Imports flour or powder of dried legumes to Europe

Imports in kind, t

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Imports varied by a factor of two, from the low in 2017 to the high in 2020. In 2020, Europe's imports of flour or powder from dried legumes reached 31 179 t, amounting to a gain of 42.2% from 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 16.6%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 71.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of imports in kind remained highly diversified. India accounted for 10.1% of imports, Norway for 5.1%, and the United States for 1.9%, with these three countries together accounting for only 17.1% of total flows, while a long tail of smaller markets formed the remaining 82.9%.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Flour or powder from dried legumes deliveries to Europe increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 48 300 K $ US, equivalent to a substantial gain of 15.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 65.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports in value terms of flour or powder from dried legumes to Europe were characterized by a broad spread across markets. India accounted for 11.1% of imports, Norway for 3.7%, and the United States for 2.1%, with these three countries together accounting for only 16.9% of total flows.

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

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