EU: Green Bean Market 2024

Green Bean Market Size in the EU

The EU green bean market totaled $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Green Bean Production in the EU

In value terms, green bean production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

France (X tons) remains the largest green bean producing country in the European Union, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, green bean production in France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Italy (X tons), fourfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume in France totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

The average green bean yield surged to X tons per ha in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The green bean harvested area expanded notably to X ha in 2023, increasing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a slight descent. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Bean Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2023, the amount of green beans exported in the European Union totaled X tons, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, France (X tons) represented the major exporter of green beans, comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons), together committing a X% share of total exports. Belgium (X tons) and Poland (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to green bean exports from France stood at X%. At the same time, Poland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Spain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belgium (X%), Germany (X%) and the Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of France increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest green bean supplying countries in the European Union were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, Germany and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Green Bean Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2023, purchases abroad of green beans decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, green bean imports rose remarkably to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Spain (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main importers of green beans in the European Union, together finishing at approx. X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform