Flour or powder of dried legumes market in Western Europe

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for flour or powder of dried legumes in Western Europe declined gradually from 60 582 t in 2018 to 55 112 t in 2021. This trend was interrupted by a sharp drop to 34 268 t in 2022, primarily due to weather-related poor harvests that reduced the availability of raw materials for production. The subsequent recovery to 39 489 t in 2023 was supported by a record pea harvest in Germany, which strengthened the feedstock base for legume flours.

In value terms, the market exhibited volatility, with a notable increase to $97.8 million in 2021 despite lower physical volume. The market value then fell to $52.7 million in 2022 alongside the production shortage, before partially recovering to $66.1 million in 2023. Underlying demand for gluten-free, protein-rich plant-based foods, coupled with investments from major players like Roquette and Cargill, has been shaping the market's evolution.

Production flour or powder of dried legumes in Western 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

In Western Europe, production of flour or powder from dried legumes reached 63 516 tonnes in 2020, showing a modest decline of 3.0% compared to the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 15.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 61 911 tonnes, which also saw the largest year-on-year decrease of 17.8%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest increase, with production rising by 5.8%.

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

Exports flour or powder of dried legumes from Western Europe

Exports in kind, t

Exports of flour or powder from dried legumes from Western Europe grew for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 20 785 tonnes. This represents a significant year-over-year increase of 49.8%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports expanded by 55.3%, translating to a compound annual growth rate of 15.8%. The export volume hit its lowest point in 2018 at 11 119 tonnes, which also marked the largest decline of 16.9% during this timeframe.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Spain remained the top destinations for exports in kind of flour or powder from dried legumes from Western Europe. Italy accounted for 20.8% of exports, the United Kingdom for 20.5%, and Spain for 10.1%. Together, these three countries represented 51.5% of total 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

Exports of flour or powder from dried legumes from Western Europe increased in value for the third year in a row in 2020, totaling 24 822 thousand US dollars. This marked a sharp rise of 37.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 56.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.1%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Spain were the three main markets for Western Europe's exports of flour or powder from dried legumes in value terms. Collectively, they absorbed 52.7% of total export value.

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 flour or powder of dried legumes to Western Europe

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes of flour or powder from dried legumes into Western Europe showed volatility from 2017 to 2020, with a 2.3-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2020. In 2020, imports amounted to 14 897 tonnes, reflecting a steep increase of 82.3% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 16.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, imports in kind of flour or powder from dried legumes into Western Europe were relatively evenly distributed among countries. Italy led with 10.4% of imports, followed by Lithuania at 9.0% and India at 4.7%. Together, these three countries accounted for just 24.1% of total import flows.

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

Imports of flour or powder from dried legumes into Western Europe rose in value for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 22 063 thousand US dollars. This represented a sharp advance of 26.6% over 2019. From 2017 to 2020, import value increased by 73.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 20.2%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, the country structure of imports in value terms remained scattered, with no single partner dominating. Italy accounted for 17.9% of import value, India for 5.2%, and Lithuania for 3.7%. Combined, these three countries made up only 26.8% of total flows.

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

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