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Leguminous vegetables market in Asia

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh leguminous vegetables in Asia grew steadily in volume from 41 million tons in 2018 to 43.7 million tons in 2023. Early expansion was supported by rising consumer demand for convenient fresh-cut and ready-to-eat products, alongside a zero-percent GST rate that maintained price stability for buyers.

Market value accelerated notably after 2021, rising from $70.9 billion to $96.4 billion in 2023. This jump was triggered by India's 2022 export restrictions on wheat and sugar, which redirected domestic demand toward leguminous vegetables as alternative food sources. By 2024, substantial cold-chain investments and a 144% surge in fresh vegetable exports reflected the sector's increasing orientation toward overseas markets.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production leguminous vegetables in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of leguminous vegetables, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of leguminous vegetables, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Asia's leguminous vegetables production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 42 647 thousand tons, showing a modest 2.1% increase from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 5.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.6%	1.8%	2.1%	1.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, leguminous vegetables production in Asia saw a decline in value. In 2020, the output was valued at 71 391 million US dollars, down 1.2% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, however, production value increased by 18%, averaging 5.7% per year. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 72 255 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 16.9% recorded in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.9%	2.2%	(1.2%)	5.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports leguminous vegetables from Asia

Exports in kind, K t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 48.0 thousand tons, while the highest was in 2020 at 117.6 thousand tons, representing a 2.5-fold increase from the low point. In 2020, exports surged by 131.2% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 10.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.7%)	6.1%	131.2%	29.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure for leguminous vegetables in kind was balanced rather than concentrated. Asia, not elsewhere specified (1.3% of exports), Canada (1.1%), and Russia (1.0%) together accounted for 3.4% of total flows, while the remaining 96.6% was distributed among many other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Leguminous vegetables exports from Asia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 196.9 million US dollars, up 123.8% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 144.9%, with an average annual rate of 34.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.8%	6.5%	123.8%	34.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the buyer portfolio for leguminous vegetables from Asia was broad. Asia, not elsewhere specified (3.2% of export value), the United Kingdom (2.6%), and Canada (1.4%) together contributed just 7.2% of total export value, with many other countries holding smaller but notable shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports leguminous vegetables to Asia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Asia's leguminous vegetables import volume was 31.0 thousand tons, marking a sharp 52.1% decrease from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 49.4%, averaging a 20.3% annual decline. The highest volume was in 2019 at 64.8 thousand tons, with the largest increase of 27.4% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.0%)	27.4%	(52.1%)	(20.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, key suppliers of leguminous vegetables to Asia included Egypt (4.4% of imports in kind), Australia (2.6%), and Ukraine (1.2%). Their combined share was only 8.2% of total imports, with the remaining 91.8% spread across numerous other partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Asia's imported leguminous vegetables were valued at 86.2 million US dollars, reflecting a significant 19.9% year-over-year decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports dropped by 18.8%, with an average annual decline of 6.7%. The peak value was in 2019 at 107.6 million US dollars, and the largest increase of 3.4% also occurred in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.0%)	3.4%	(19.9%)	(6.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports of leguminous vegetables to Asia in value terms were widely distributed. Egypt (6.1% of import value), Kenya (4.9%), and Australia (3.4%) together accounted for only 14.3% of total flows, with the rest coming from many other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io