Faba Beans (Green) Production by Country 2025 (Broad Beans and Horse Beans)

Fresh faba beans, harvested green before full maturity, represent an important vegetable crop across Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Latin American regions. Algeria dominates global production with 326,191 tonnes projected for 2025, followed by Egypt at 184,139 tonnes and China mainland at 118,343 tonnes. Unlike dried faba beans used for storage and processing, fresh beans are consumed as vegetables, offering tender texture and sweet flavor prized in traditional cuisines worldwide.

🏆 Algeria's Production Leadership

Algeria leads global fresh faba bean production with 326,191 tonnes projected for 2025, up from 308,689 in 2018. Production concentrates in northern coastal regions where Mediterranean climate provides ideal growing conditions. Fresh faba beans feature prominently in Algerian cuisine, consumed in traditional dishes and as seasonal vegetables. The crop provides important income for smallholder farmers during winter and spring harvest seasons.

Faba Beans (Green) Production by Country 2025 (Broad Beans and Horse Beans)

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#	Country	2025 (est.) (Tonne)
1	Algeria DZ	326,191
2	Egypt EG	184,139
3	China CN	118,343
4	Tunisia TN	88,074
5	Morocco MA	79,337
6	Peru PE	77,384
7	Taiwan TW	74,593
8	Mexico MX	71,277
9	Syria SY	58,376
10	Poland PL	43,633
11	France FR	43,623
12	United States US	43,563
13	Italy IT	39,013
14	Bolivia BO	37,394
15	Türkiye TR	35,716
16	Spain ES	35,190
17	Kazakhstan KZ	35,014
18	Colombia CO	33,696
19	Iraq IQ	32,384
20	Chile CL	31,845
21	United Kingdom GB	30,996
22	Guatemala GT	26,023
23	Libya LY	20,599
24	Ecuador EC	18,364
25	Lebanon LB	13,488
26	Japan JP	12,947
27	Ethiopia ET	11,734
28	Jordan JO	11,384
29	Tanzania TZ	6,821
30	Niger NE	6,596
31	Palestine PS	5,838
32	Greece GR	5,610
33	Uzbekistan UZ	5,204
34	Kenya KE	3,110
35	Austria AT	2,943
36	Netherlands NL	2,880
37	Portugal PT	2,490
38	Cyprus CY	2,330
39	Thailand TH	2,179
40	Brunei BN	1,795
41	Germany DE	1,597
42	Kyrgyzstan KG	1,502
43	Malawi MW	1,328
44	Zimbabwe ZW	824
45	New Zealand NZ	535
46	Montenegro ME	500
47	Ukraine UA	439
48	Russia RU	337
49	Croatia HR	287
50	Israel IL	209
51	Albania AL	130
52	Lithuania LT	110
53	Kuwait KW	75
54	Qatar QA	61
55	Malta MT	27
56	Switzerland CH	21
57	Czech Republic CZ	20
58	Romania RO	7
59	Nauru NR	0.5

🌍 North African and Middle Eastern Production

Egypt produces 184,139 tonnes projected for 2025, showing strong growth from 167,945 in 2018. Fresh faba beans are dietary staples, consumed in ful medames and other traditional dishes. Tunisia maintains 88,074 tonnes, while Morocco produces 79,337 tonnes despite year-to-year volatility. Syria's production reaches 58,376 tonnes, recovering from conflict-related declines. These countries share Mediterranean climate ideal for winter faba bean cultivation.

🌏 Asian Production Centers

China mainland produces 118,343 tonnes, maintaining stable output for domestic consumption. Taiwan contributes 74,593 tonnes, focusing on fresh market production. Iraq shows volatility with 32,384 tonnes projected, while Jordan produces 11,384 tonnes. Japan maintains 12,947 tonnes, where fresh faba beans are valued as seasonal vegetables. Asian production primarily serves local markets with limited international trade.

🌎 Latin American Cultivation

Peru leads Latin American production with 77,384 tonnes projected for 2025, up from 73,589 in 2018. Fresh faba beans are traditional Andean crops, consumed in soups and stews. Mexico produces 71,277 tonnes, while Chile reaches 31,845 tonnes. Bolivia maintains 37,394 tonnes, and Colombia produces 33,696 tonnes. These countries cultivate faba beans in highland regions where cool temperatures favor production.

🇪🇺 European Fresh Market

France leads European production with 43,623 tonnes, showing volatility but overall growth. Spain produces 35,190 tonnes, declining from 50,900 in 2018. Italy maintains 39,013 tonnes, where fresh faba beans are prized in regional cuisines. United Kingdom produces 30,996 tonnes primarily for processing. Poland shows dramatic volatility, with 43,633 tonnes projected after a 2020 spike to 120,300 tonnes.

🥗 Culinary and Nutritional Value

Fresh faba beans offer tender texture and sweet, nutty flavor distinct from dried beans. They're consumed whole, shelled, or as young pods in various cuisines. Rich in protein, fiber, folate, and iron, fresh beans provide excellent nutrition. Mediterranean cuisines feature them in salads, pasta dishes, and as side vegetables. Middle Eastern preparations include purees, dips, and traditional breakfast dishes.

🌱 Growing Season and Markets

Fresh faba beans are cool-season crops, typically planted in autumn for winter-spring harvest in Mediterranean climates. The short harvest window creates seasonal market dynamics with peak supply in spring months. Fresh beans command premium prices compared to dried beans but have limited shelf life, requiring rapid marketing. Some production targets processing for freezing, extending availability beyond fresh season.

🔮 Market Outlook

Global fresh faba bean production is expected to grow modestly through 2025, driven by increasing recognition of nutritional benefits and culinary versatility. Mediterranean and Middle Eastern markets will maintain dominance, while Latin American production expands. Climate change may shift production patterns, with some regions becoming less suitable while others gain potential. Development of improved varieties with better flavor, tenderness, and disease resistance will support market growth. Fresh market opportunities exist in urban areas where consumers seek nutritious, locally-grown vegetables.

Faba Beans (Green) Production by Country 2025 (Broad Beans and Horse Beans)

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#	Country	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2025 (est.)
1	Algeria	308,689	298,483	287,235	277,353	285,542	312,576	326,191
2	Egypt	167,945	177,029	174,496	134,591	147,231	172,093	184,139
3	China	117,515	120,275	117,406	118,399	118,693	118,166	118,343
4	Tunisia	83,267	85,537	84,015	88,518	89,460	87,331	88,074
5	Morocco	142,004	85,941	99,274	72,338	70,365	84,308	79,337
6	Peru	73,589	69,480	72,200	77,630	80,988	74,577	77,384
7	Taiwan	84,490	69,309	75,675	72,425	75,887	73,946	74,593
8	Mexico	75,232	71,785	82,537	82,424	61,883	68,975	71,277
9	Syria	92,840	65,809	71,010	69,567	52,218	52,954	58,376
10	Poland	14,150	12,700	120,300	88,500	48,800	41,100	43,633
11	France	38,270	36,860	32,480	48,870	39,000	43,900	43,623
12	United States	43,322	43,120	43,407	43,827	43,669	43,512	43,563
13	Italy	46,530	47,850	46,640	40,510	39,340	38,360	39,013
14	Bolivia	39,988	40,417	40,301	41,042	40,077	36,106	37,394
15	Türkiye	38,921	40,068	54,317	41,162	38,163	32,825	35,716
16	Spain	50,900	57,050	54,070	52,130	43,610	30,370	35,190
17	Kazakhstan	35,935	34,678	35,015	35,209	34,968	35,064	35,014
18	Colombia	33,614	33,933	33,577	33,708	33,739	33,675	33,696
19	Iraq	25,711	38,605	45,059	33,354	40,586	28,181	32,384
20	Chile	23,978	22,036	25,934	26,905	33,426	31,104	31,845
21	United Kingdom	30,000	32,000	30,667	30,889	31,185	30,914	30,996
22	Guatemala	26,182	25,922	26,046	26,050	26,006	26,034	26,023
23	Libya	19,393	19,489	19,582	19,670	19,770	20,357	20,599
24	Ecuador	15,085	23,423	27,872	24,645	19,536	17,778	18,364
25	Lebanon	14,964	14,057	13,839	13,710	13,464	13,480	13,488
26	Japan	14,500	14,100	15,300	13,900	13,200	12,740	12,947
27	Ethiopia	11,636	11,871	11,673	11,727	11,757	11,719	11,734
28	Jordan	13,743	16,538	8,046	10,704	8,836	12,610	11,384
29	Tanzania	6,523	6,500	6,874	6,739	6,788	6,838	6,821
30	Niger	6,554	6,668	6,564	6,595	6,609	6,590	6,596
31	Palestine	3,790	4,633	5,151	6,451	6,011	5,502	5,838
32	Greece	4,760	4,100	3,270	5,200	6,870	4,760	5,610
33	Uzbekistan	5,052	5,174	5,047	5,280	5,167	5,164	5,204
34	Kenya	1,184	1,255	3,318	3,201	3,186	2,944	3,110
35	Austria	6,830	7,660	1,090	1,970	1,850	3,010	2,943
36	Netherlands	3,770	5,130	3,270	4,970	3,070	2,600	2,880
37	Portugal	6,610	4,530	6,300	5,900	3,700	1,870	2,490
38	Cyprus	2,870	2,390	2,830	2,470	2,290	2,350	2,330
39	Thailand	2,090	2,096	2,182	2,168	2,182	2,177	2,179
40	Brunei	1,786	1,814	1,786	1,795	1,799	1,793	1,795
41	Germany	3,063	2,540	3,240	2,340	2,100	1,150	1,597
42	Kyrgyzstan	1,368	1,536	1,515	1,473	1,508	1,499	1,502
43	Malawi	1,314	1,346	1,321	1,327	1,331	1,326	1,328
44	Zimbabwe	820	834	820	824	826	823	824
45	New Zealand	539	529	538	535	534	536	535
46	Montenegro	500	500	500	500	500	500	500
47	Ukraine	458	434	434	442	437	438	439
48	Russia	344	335	336	336	337	337	337
49	Croatia	0	0	0	0	390	250	287
50	Israel	458	548	284	190	180	258	209
51	Albania	120	133	130	128	130	129	130
52	Lithuania	120	40	90	110	170	50	110
53	Kuwait	159	691	364	66	71	87	75
54	Qatar	0	0	0	76	37	69	61
55	Malta	20	20	20	20	20	30	27
56	Switzerland	46	44	69	24	15	24	21
57	Czech Republic	0	0	0	0	0	20	20
58	Romania	20	10	0	10	0	10	7
59	Nauru	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5