Eastern Europe: Green Bean Market 2024

Green Bean Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European green bean market expanded markedly to $X in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Green Bean Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, green bean production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of green bean production was Poland (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, green bean production in Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Romania (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Hungary (X tons), with an X% share.

In Poland, green bean production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Romania (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

The average green bean yield was estimated at X tons per ha in 2023, standing approx. at 2022 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the green bean yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of green beans production in Eastern Europe reached X ha, rising by X% compared with 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Bean Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of green beans increased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, exports showed a noticeable increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, green bean exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports showed a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Romania (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Lithuania (X%) and Hungary (X%). Belarus (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Poland increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Belarus (X%), Hungary (X%) and Lithuania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Romania experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Hungary (X p.p.), Lithuania (X p.p.) and Belarus (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Romania saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest green bean supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Lithuania ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a X% share.

In Poland, green bean exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Lithuania (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, green bean export price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Green Bean Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, approx. X tons of green beans were imported in Eastern Europe; growing by X% compared with 2022 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, green bean imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports recorded a resilient expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Romania was the major importer of green beans in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. Russia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Poland (X tons), Latvia (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Lithuania (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest green bean importing markets in Eastern Europe were Romania ($X), Russia ($X) and Latvia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Latvia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Latvia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform