Leguminous vegetables market in ASEAN

Earlier Report Observations

The ASEAN market for fresh or chilled leguminous vegetables showed a variable trajectory from 2018 to 2023. After a modest increase to 1.37 million tons in 2019, consumption dipped slightly in 2020. A strong rebound followed in 2021, pushing the market to 1.41 million tons, and growth continued to a peak of 1.43 million tons in 2022. This expansion was supported by broad investments in agricultural technology and irrigation infrastructure, which raised production efficiency, alongside steady population growth that underpinned demand.

The market contracted to 1.38 million tons in 2023. The decline was primarily linked to elevated fertilizer and energy prices that persisted from the previous year, increasing production costs and putting pressure on prices. While the rise of supermarket chains and e-grocery platforms improved distribution and consumer access throughout the period, these developments did not offset the cost-related headwinds that affected the market in 2023.

Production leguminous vegetables in ASEAN

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of leguminous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of leguminous vegetables, 2017-2020

In 2018, ASEAN produced 1 326 thousand tonnes of leguminous vegetables, marking the lowest output in recent years. Production then increased by 2.4% in 2019 to reach 1 357 thousand tonnes, the highest level recorded. However, in 2020, output declined slightly by 1.1% to 1 342 thousand tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, with a decrease of 1.6%.

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

Exports leguminous vegetables from ASEAN

Exports in kind, t

ASEAN's exports of leguminous vegetables have been growing steadily. In 2018, exports fell to 11 287 tonnes, a decline of 27.1% from the previous year. However, they rebounded strongly in 2019 and continued to rise in 2020, reaching 25 218 tonnes—a 55.1% increase compared to 2019. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 62.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 17.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, ASEAN's exports of leguminous vegetables were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. China was the largest destination, accounting for 21.4% of exports by volume, followed by Asia (not elsewhere specified) at 5.4%, and India at 2.8%. Together, these three markets represented just 29.6% of total export flows, indicating a highly diversified trade pattern.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2019, ASEAN's leguminous vegetable exports reached their peak value at 27 759 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 23.9% increase from the previous year. However, in 2020, export value dropped by 20.4% to 22 099 thousand US dollars. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports in value terms decreased by 7.5%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 2.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the largest buyers of ASEAN's leguminous vegetables by value were Asia (not elsewhere specified) with 14.7% of exports, China with 10.8%, and the United Kingdom with 7.5%. Despite being the top destinations, their combined share was only 33.0% of total export value, highlighting a diversified market structure with many smaller partners.

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

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

Imports leguminous vegetables to ASEAN

Imports in kind, t

ASEAN's imports of leguminous vegetables by volume peaked in 2019 at 25 212 tonnes, following a 52.8% increase from the previous year. However, in 2020, imports fell sharply by 40.6% to 14 984 tonnes. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 7.8%, with an average annual decline of 2.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, ASEAN's imports of leguminous vegetables by volume showed a highly diversified country structure. China was the largest source, contributing 25.5% of imports, followed by the United States at 3.1%, and India at 2.7%. Together, these three countries accounted for only 31.3% of total import flows, while the remaining 68.7% came from a wide array of smaller markets.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2019, ASEAN's imports of leguminous vegetables by value saw a slight decline of 1.5%. However, in 2020, import value increased by 9.5% to reach 33 946 thousand US dollars. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports in value terms grew by 10.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, ASEAN's imports of leguminous vegetables by value were sourced from a diverse set of partners. China led with 30.7% of import value, followed by India at 3.7%, and the United States at 1.4%. Combined, these three countries represented just 35.7% of total import flows, with the remaining 64.3% spread across numerous smaller markets.

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

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