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Fava bean Market 2026: trade data and key figures

The EU imported €25.5 million of fava bean and related goods (CN 07135000) from outside the EU in 2025. That was 16% less than in 2020.

-16% since 2020

Extra-EU imports of CN 07135000 were down 16% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€30.3 million)

€96.3million

EU exports of CN 07135000 to countries outside the EU were worth €96.3 million in 2025

€55.7million

Trade between EU member states in CN 07135000 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €55.7 million in 2025

OverviewDataBuyers and suppliersWhat is insideFAQ

United Kingdom was the largest outside supplier.

What this market covers

Fava beans, also called broad beans, are legumes eaten fresh, dried, canned or ground into flour. Food makers and households buy them, and they are also grown for animal feed and plant protein.

Typical segments

  • Dried fava beans
  • Fresh and frozen beans
  • Canned beans
  • Fava flour
ChartExtra-EU imports of CN 07135000, EUR million
Extra-EU imports of CN 07135000, EUR million0204060801002020: 30.3 EUR million30.320202021: 31.6 EUR million31.620212022: 96.5 EUR million96.520222023: 69.4 EUR million69.420232024: 28.1 EUR million28.120242025: 25.5 EUR million25.52025

Source: Eurostat

Why this market is moving now

  • Extra-EU import value fell 16% from 2020 to 2025, a direct read on EU demand for sourced supply.
  • Supply is concentrated: one country provided a large share of extra-EU imports in 2025.

Key figures

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FigureValueYearSource
The EU imported €25.5 million of products under CN code 07135000 (Dried, shelled broad beans "Vicia faba var. major" and horse beans "Vicia faba var.) from outside the EU in 2025.25.5 EUR million2025Eurostat
Extra-EU imports of CN 07135000 were down 16% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€30.3 million), calculated from Eurostat values.-16 % since 20202025Eurostat
EU exports of CN 07135000 to countries outside the EU were worth €96.3 million in 2025.96.3 EUR million2025Eurostat
Trade between EU member states in CN 07135000 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €55.7 million in 2025.55.7 EUR million2025Eurostat
United Kingdom was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 07135000 to the EU in 2025, with €12.1 million, or 48% of extra-EU imports.12.1 EUR million2025Eurostat
EU exports of CN 07135000 to the United States were €507 thousand in 2025.507 EUR thousand2025Eurostat
The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 07135000 was €0.50 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight.0.50 EUR per kg2025Eurostat
Denmark was the largest EU exporter of CN 07135000 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €22.9 million.22.9 EUR million2025Eurostat
The US had 91 private establishments in NAICS 111130 (Dry pea and bean farming) in 2025.91 establishments2025U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
NAICS 111130 employed an average of 299 people in US private industry in 2025.299 jobs2025U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
US employment in NAICS 111130 changed by -48% between 2020 (575 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures.-48 % since 20202025U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Average annual pay in US NAICS 111130 was $51,808 in 2025.51,808 USD per year2025U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Sources and method

The figures on this page come from the public sources listed below. Read how we work.

  1. Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
    Quoted lines
    • Figure 1DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 07135000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 25467865
    • Figure 2DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 07135000, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 30275250; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 25467865
    • Figure 3DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 07135000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 96342554
    • Figure 4DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 07135000, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 55686749
    • Figure 5DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 07135000, partner GB, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 12102411
    • Figure 6DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 07135000, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 506691
    • Figure 7DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 07135000, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 25467865, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 511712
  2. Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
    Quoted lines
    • Figure 8DS-045409, reporter DK, product 07135000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 22857339
  3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 111130, 2025 (2026-11-04)
    Quoted lines
    • Figure 9QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 111130, annual_avg_estabs 91
    • Figure 10QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 111130, annual_avg_emplvl 299
    • Figure 11QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 575; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 299
    • Figure 12QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 111130, avg_annual_pay 51808

Buyers and suppliers

Who buys

  • Food manufacturers
  • Retailers
  • Feed producers

Large non-EU suppliers to the EU

  1. United Kingdom12.1 EUR million
  2. Egypt6.3 EUR million
  3. Morocco1.3 EUR million
  4. Türkiye1.1 EUR million
  5. Australia0.9 EUR million
  6. Syrian Arab Republic0.9 EUR million

What the full report covers

  1. 01Executive summary
    The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it
  2. 02Market definition and scope
    What is in and out of the European Union market
  3. 03Market size, 2021 to 2025
    Historical series and growth rates
  4. 04Outlook to 2031
    Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions
  5. 05Rules, policy and deadlines
    Regulation and programmes that change demand
  6. 06Drivers and barriers
    What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment
  7. 07Prices, costs and margins
    Unit economics where public data allows
  8. 08Competitive landscape
    8 to 12 company profiles with recent moves
  9. 09Opportunities and risks
    For new entrants, suppliers and investors
  10. 10Method and sources
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Frequently asked questions

How big is the EU fava bean market?

There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €25.5 million of goods under CN 07135000 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €96.3 million.

Where does the EU import fava bean from?

United Kingdom was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included Egypt, Morocco, Türkiye.

What is the average import price of fava bean in the EU?

Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €0.50 per kilogram for CN 07135000 in 2025.

Which EU countries export the most fava bean?

Denmark led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Netherlands, France.

How many US companies are in the fava bean industry?

BLS counts 91 private establishments in NAICS 111130 (Dry pea and bean farming), the closest official industry.

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