Flour or powder of dried legumes market in Northern Europe

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for flour of dried legumes in Northern Europe stood at 79 590 t in 2018, then fell sharply to 41 665 t in 2019. It stabilized at 42 071 t in 2020 before rising to 49 690 t in 2021 and further to 57 136 t in 2022. The volume then decreased to 49 573 t in 2023.

Domestic production mirrored this volatility, declining steeply in 2019 and recovering through 2022. Imports remained relatively stable, while exports grew substantially, exceeding 25 000 t by 2023.

In 2024, the market was shaped by rising consumer demand for natural, clean-label, and plant-based foods, which supported demand for legume flours. Technological innovations in dehydration and drying processes improved production efficiency, and a shift toward sustainable packaging reflected broader industry trends.

Production flour or powder of dried legumes in Northern Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, 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

After two consecutive years of decline, Northern Europe's production of flour or powder from dried legumes showed a modest recovery. In 2020, the region produced 36 689 tonnes, representing a slight increase of 4.5% compared to the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 51.1%, with an average annual decline of 21.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 35 120 tonnes, which also saw the sharpest year-on-year drop of 52.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Northern Europe's production value of flour or powder from dried legumes declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 59.2 million US dollars, marking a significant decrease of 23.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value dropped by 63.1%, translating to an average annual decline of 28.2%.

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

Exports flour or powder of dried legumes from Northern Europe

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 3 419 tonnes, then surged to a peak of 6 142 tonnes in 2020, representing a 1.8-fold increase. The 2020 export volume showed a substantial rise of 79.6% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 7.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports of flour or powder from dried legumes from Northern Europe were distributed across multiple destinations rather than concentrated in a few key markets. Germany accounted for 12.7% of exports, Kenya for 7.5%, and the Netherlands for 6.8%. Together, these three countries represented only 27.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Export value of flour or powder from dried legumes from Northern Europe increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 9.903 million US dollars, up by 31.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 21.7%, equivalent to an average annual increase of 6.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 6.324 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 22.3%.

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

Analysis of export value from 2017 to 2020 reveals a broad distribution across numerous markets. Germany accounted for 17.2% of exports, Italy for 12.9%, and France for 11.6%. Combined, these three countries represented 41.7% of total flows, while the remaining 58.3% was distributed among other trading partners.

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

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

Imports flour or powder of dried legumes to Northern Europe

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes of flour or powder from dried legumes into Northern Europe increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported 11 524 tonnes, reflecting a gain of 15.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 60.6%, with an average annual increase of 17.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, India, France, and Norway formed the core group of suppliers for imports in kind. India accounted for 25.6% of imports, France for 20.3%, and Norway for 17.1%. Together, these three countries represented 63.0% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Northern Europe's import value of flour or powder from dried legumes amounted to 17.624 million US dollars, showing an uptick of 25.4% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 103%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 26.6%. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 61.9%, while 2019 saw no change.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, India, and Norway remained the key sources for imports in value terms. France accounted for 25.4% of imports, India for 24.4%, and Norway for 10.2%. Together, these three countries accounted for 60.1% of total import flows.

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

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