Faba Beans Production by Country, dry 2025 (Broad Beans and Horse Beans)

Faba beans, also known as broad beans or horse beans, represent an ancient legume crop cultivated for over 6,000 years. China mainland dominates global production with 1.7 million tonnes projected for 2025, followed by the United Kingdom at 671,592 tonnes and Ethiopia at 1.19 million tonnes. These protein-rich legumes serve multiple purposes including human consumption, animal feed, and soil improvement through nitrogen fixation, making them increasingly important for sustainable agriculture worldwide.

🏆 China's Production Dominance

China mainland leads global faba bean production with 1.7 million tonnes projected for 2025, maintaining relatively stable output since 2018. Production concentrates in Yunnan, Sichuan, and Gansu provinces, where faba beans serve as both food crop and green manure. Chinese consumption includes fresh beans as vegetables and dried beans for various traditional dishes. The crop plays a crucial role in crop rotation systems, improving soil fertility for subsequent rice and wheat plantings.

Faba Beans Production by Country, dry 2025 (Broad Beans and Horse Beans)

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#	Country	2025 (est.) (Tonne)
1	China CN	1,697,665
2	Ethiopia ET	1,186,895
3	United Kingdom GB	671,592
4	Australia AU	630,078
5	France FR	219,457
6	Germany DE	200,233
7	Lithuania LT	199,243
8	Sudan SD	183,121
9	Egypt EG	108,546
10	Italy IT	105,570
11	Poland PL	98,090
12	Denmark DK	84,070
13	Peru PE	82,885
14	Latvia LV	80,400
15	Ireland IE	79,787
16	Morocco MA	71,052
17	Tunisia TN	67,615
18	Sweden SE	57,887
19	Algeria DZ	47,779
20	Mexico MX	29,680
21	Guatemala GT	28,019
22	Spain ES	26,290
23	Estonia EE	25,553
24	Syria SY	21,182
25	Iran IR	17,602
26	Argentina AR	17,386
27	Uzbekistan UZ	16,085
28	Paraguay PY	15,044
29	Austria AT	14,393
30	Finland FI	13,803
31	Bolivia BO	13,001
32	Brazil BR	10,944
33	Romania RO	8,980
34	Colombia CO	8,658
35	Netherlands NL	7,653
36	Dominican Republic DO	6,965
37	Greece GR	6,713
38	Croatia HR	6,570
39	Türkiye TR	6,534
40	Russia RU	6,068
41	Yemen YE	5,590
42	Nepal NP	5,573
43	Belgium BE	4,237
44	Portugal PT	3,483
45	Czech Republic CZ	2,847
46	Ukraine UA	2,643
47	Ecuador EC	1,686
48	Iraq IQ	1,628
49	Switzerland CH	1,624
50	Sierra Leone SL	1,304
51	Uruguay UY	695
52	Guyana GY	663
53	Hungary HU	600
54	Cameroon CM	391
55	Lebanon LB	318
56	Eritrea ER	313
57	Palestine PS	304
58	Libya LY	224
59	Jamaica JM	218
60	Albania AL	208
61	Cyprus CY	203
62	Luxembourg LU	120
63	Azerbaijan AZ	112
64	Japan JP	96
65	Slovakia SK	67
66	Bulgaria BG	0

🇬🇧 United Kingdom's Growing Production

The United Kingdom demonstrates impressive expansion, reaching 671,592 tonnes projected for 2025, up from 401,960 in 2018. This 67% growth reflects increasing demand for plant-based protein and recognition of faba beans' environmental benefits. UK production primarily serves animal feed markets, particularly for pigs and poultry, reducing reliance on imported soy. The crop thrives in British climate conditions and fits well into cereal rotation systems.

🌍 Ethiopian Traditional Cultivation

Ethiopia maintains strong production at 1.19 million tonnes, showing steady growth from 1.04 million in 2018. Faba beans represent a dietary staple in Ethiopian cuisine, particularly in dishes like ful medames and shiro. Highland regions provide ideal growing conditions, with production concentrated in Oromia and Amhara regions. The crop provides essential protein for millions while supporting smallholder farmer livelihoods.

🇦🇺 Australian Export Market

Australia shows remarkable growth reaching 630,078 tonnes projected for 2025, up from 415,591 in 2018. Australian production focuses on export markets, particularly Egypt and Middle Eastern countries where faba beans are dietary staples. The crop suits Australian dryland farming systems, providing nitrogen fixation benefits and break crop advantages in cereal rotations. South Australia and Victoria dominate production.

🇪🇺 European Production Expansion

France leads European production with 219,457 tonnes projected for 2025, showing strong growth from 142,530 in 2018. Germany produces 200,233 tonnes, while Lithuania reaches 199,243 tonnes. European production benefits from Common Agricultural Policy support for protein crops, reducing dependence on imported soy. The crop serves both human consumption and animal feed markets, with growing interest in plant-based protein driving demand.

🌱 Nitrogen Fixation Benefits

Faba beans fix atmospheric nitrogen through symbiotic relationship with Rhizobium bacteria, reducing fertilizer requirements for subsequent crops. Studies show faba beans can fix 200-300 kg nitrogen per hectare, significantly improving soil fertility. This makes them valuable in sustainable farming systems and organic agriculture. The deep root system also improves soil structure and breaks pest cycles in cereal rotations.

💪 Nutritional and Culinary Value

Faba beans provide excellent protein content (25-30%), fiber, iron, and B vitamins, making them nutritionally valuable for both humans and livestock. Fresh green beans are consumed as vegetables in Mediterranean and Asian cuisines, while dried beans serve in traditional dishes across Middle East and North Africa. Growing interest in plant-based protein drives innovation in faba bean products including flour, protein isolates, and meat alternatives.

🔮 Market Outlook

Global faba bean production is projected to grow steadily through 2025, driven by increasing demand for plant-based protein and sustainable agriculture practices. European production will likely continue expanding under protein crop support policies. Climate change may shift production patterns, with northern regions becoming more suitable. Research into improved varieties focusing on yield, disease resistance, and reduced anti-nutritional factors will support market growth. The crop's role in sustainable agriculture and protein security positions it well for future expansion.

Faba Beans Production by Country, dry 2025 (Broad Beans and Horse Beans)

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#	Country	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2025 (est.)
1	China	1,806,010	1,715,414	1,691,403	1,691,363	1,694,998	1,698,633	1,697,665
2	Ethiopia	1,041,954	1,006,752	1,070,637	1,091,609	1,112,651	1,156,022	1,186,895
3	United Kingdom	401,960	547,800	554,020	694,235	635,277	685,264	671,592
4	Australia	415,591	233,417	313,000	509,750	646,235	635,000	630,078
5	France	142,530	177,380	147,610	184,200	157,850	216,320	219,457
6	Germany	160,800	159,500	235,800	235,900	249,500	175,300	200,233
7	Lithuania	149,680	127,430	218,850	136,430	210,710	190,610	199,243
8	Sudan	157,020	164,871	173,115	176,725	172,994	179,674	183,121
9	Egypt	116,435	100,350	125,123	132,210	125,110	100,317	108,546
10	Italy	115,240	132,310	134,930	118,560	98,340	99,810	105,570
11	Poland	81,810	62,970	78,340	97,370	102,370	94,530	98,090
12	Denmark	69,680	63,550	78,380	80,950	102,990	74,230	84,070
13	Peru	80,154	83,230	82,836	82,249	87,051	80,855	82,885
14	Latvia	81,200	73,500	106,500	60,600	93,400	73,900	80,400
15	Ireland	19,840	37,760	57,130	48,580	58,950	72,410	79,787
16	Morocco	148,745	72,739	48,973	131,208	37,253	44,694	71,052
17	Tunisia	75,200	88,000	58,038	65,700	64,000	69,146	67,615
18	Sweden	34,400	59,500	57,720	48,230	77,690	47,740	57,887
19	Algeria	54,878	55,272	49,857	39,629	44,653	49,843	47,779
20	Mexico	37,047	30,568	37,108	37,578	23,517	28,262	29,680
21	Guatemala	26,736	26,633	28,205	28,464	27,767	28,145	28,019
22	Spain	35,560	24,040	29,740	24,440	20,650	27,570	26,290
23	Estonia	17,250	29,180	39,170	19,970	28,230	24,460	25,553
24	Syria	32,908	24,225	28,842	24,181	19,422	21,942	21,182
25	Iran	17,903	18,465	17,694	17,919	17,710	17,546	17,602
26	Argentina	16,755	16,856	17,205	17,333	17,480	17,339	17,386
27	Uzbekistan	15,809	16,454	15,929	16,064	16,149	16,047	16,085
28	Paraguay	14,998	14,968	15,107	15,024	15,033	15,055	15,044
29	Austria	15,990	13,030	14,040	15,550	14,140	14,520	14,393
30	Finland	24,160	30,170	23,350	12,040	19,170	11,200	13,803
31	Bolivia	12,690	12,741	13,017	12,999	13,001	13,003	13,001
32	Brazil	11,425	11,449	16,616	9,554	12,088	10,372	10,944
33	Romania	17,300	14,100	9,590	12,030	7,450	7,460	8,980
34	Colombia	7,304	7,289	9,750	4,523	5,396	9,289	8,658
35	Netherlands	0	0	0	0	15,360	5,960	7,653
36	Dominican Republic	12,913	12,800	12,536	9,434	7,728	6,584	6,965
37	Greece	14,410	11,780	4,360	14,090	12,720	3,660	6,713
38	Croatia	1,740	1,380	1,330	1,060	3,250	5,230	6,570
39	Türkiye	13,198	12,346	9,135	7,049	6,686	6,458	6,534
40	Russia	7,600	8,044	8,433	7,466	5,878	6,159	6,068
41	Yemen	5,167	5,444	5,157	5,616	5,697	5,457	5,590
42	Nepal	5,573	5,570	5,572	5,575	5,574	5,572	5,573
43	Belgium	4,450	5,630	5,030	4,940	5,630	3,540	4,237
44	Portugal	3,060	2,090	2,530	3,270	3,590	3,590	3,483
45	Czech Republic	1,490	810	2,210	2,350	3,120	2,860	2,847
46	Ukraine	7,750	3,980	11,930	7,030	4,130	1,900	2,643
47	Ecuador	1,690	1,661	1,059	3,310	2,143	1,457	1,686
48	Iraq	15	115	473	9,055	1,894	1,496	1,628
49	Switzerland	2,614	3,163	1,930	1,542	1,973	1,357	1,624
50	Sierra Leone	1,375	1,412	1,333	1,307	1,292	1,311	1,304
51	Uruguay	701	686	699	696	694	696	695
52	Guyana	534	535	834	753	648	671	663
53	Hungary	1,810	1,540	1,270	880	280	640	600
54	Cameroon	387	395	389	391	392	391	391
55	Lebanon	500	260	360	390	376	287	318
56	Eritrea	314	307	317	313	312	314	313
57	Palestine	1,570	260	260	312	313	296	304
58	Libya	263	200	270	260	247	213	224
59	Jamaica	247	220	215	244	244	207	218
60	Albania	208	208	209	208	208	208	208
61	Cyprus	230	210	190	230	190	210	203
62	Luxembourg	200	150	170	90	190	80	120
63	Azerbaijan	135	134	277	128	117	110	112
64	Japan	92	98	96	96	97	96	96
65	Slovakia	120	70	30	50	150	0	67
66	Bulgaria	2,480	1,860	0	0	0	0	0