Leguminous vegetables market in Western Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled leguminous vegetables in Western Asia experienced a overall decline in volume between 2018 and 2023. After maintaining a relatively stable level of around 1 158 to 1 151 thousand tons from 2018 through 2020, the market size dropped noticeably to 1 053 thousand tons in 2021.

The market contraction deepened slightly in the following years, reaching 1 025 thousand tons in 2023. This period of reduced volume coincided with a downward trend in domestic production, which fell from 1 123 thousand tons to 1 007 thousand tons, and a consistent decrease in import volumes.

Production leguminous vegetables in Western Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of leguminous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of leguminous vegetables, 2017-2020

Western Asia's production of leguminous vegetables increased for the second year in a row. In 2019, the region produced 1 123 thousand tonnes, which was the lowest level recorded during this period. Production then rose to 1 132 thousand tonnes in 2020, marking a 0.6% increase from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, when production fell by 2.5%.

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

Exports leguminous vegetables from Western Asia

Exports in kind, t

Exports of leguminous vegetables from Western Asia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, shipments abroad totaled 7 547 tonnes, representing a 20.1% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 61.4%, which translates to an average annual decline of 27.2%.

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

An analysis of export volumes from 2017 to 2020 reveals a broad distribution across many markets. Japan accounted for 7.5% of exports, Iran for 3.3%, and Germany for 3.0%. Together, these three countries represented only 13.9% of total flows, with the remaining 86.1% going to various other partners.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Western Asia's leguminous vegetables exports declined in value for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 15 824 thousand US dollars, showing a gradual decrease of 6.2% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value fell by 39.1%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 15.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the value of leguminous vegetables exports from Western Asia was widely dispersed across partner countries. Japan held a 24.7% share of export value, Germany 4.5%, and Iran 2.1%. Combined, these three markets represented just 31.3% of total flows.

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

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

Imports leguminous vegetables to Western Asia

Imports in kind, t

Imports of leguminous vegetables into Western Asia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, imports peaked at 45 326 tonnes, following a 19.5% increase that year. However, in 2019, imports fell sharply by 21.3%, and in 2020, they dropped further to 33 294 tonnes, a 6.7% decrease from 2019. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 12.2%, with an average annual decline of 4.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports of leguminous vegetables into Western Asia were scattered across multiple countries. Iran accounted for 28.8% of import volume, Egypt for 11.5%, and India for 8.5%. Together, these three partners made up just 48.8% of total flows, with no single country emerging as clearly dominant.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of leguminous vegetables imports into Western Asia declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 36 465 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 16.5% loss compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value decreased by 18.7%, which equates to an average annual decline of 6.7%.

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

The market base for imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was broad. India accounted for 17.2% of import value, Egypt for 14.4%, and Iran for 11.5%. Jointly, these three countries represented only 43.1% of total flows, with the remaining 56.9% distributed among numerous other nations.

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

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