String beans Production by Country 2025

String beans dominate fresh vegetable exports with USA leading at 641,725 tonnes in 2023, projected to reach 661,321 tonnes by 2025. Global production totaled 1.4 million tonnes in 2023, down 3.4% from 2022, spanning 21 countries concentrated in temperate and subtropical regions. Morocco produces 197,570 tonnes, Philippines contributes 106,258 tonnes, and Mexico adds 104,124 tonnes. These tender green beans (also called snap beans, French beans, or haricots verts) are harvested immature for fresh consumption, distinct from dried beans. String beans serve fresh markets (70%) and processing (30%)—canned, frozen, and pickled—providing year-round availability of this crisp, versatile vegetable prized in salads, stir-fries, and side dishes.

🏆 USA's Processing Powerhouse

USA produces 641,725 tonnes in 2023, down from 798,110 in 2018, concentrated in Wisconsin (processing), Oregon, and New York. American string beans, primarily Blue Lake and Tendercrop varieties, serve domestic fresh markets and massive processing industry—canned and frozen green beans are Thanksgiving staples. Production combines mechanized harvesting for processing beans (once-over harvest) with hand-picking for premium fresh markets. However, production faces challenges from labor shortages, competition from imports, and shifting consumer preferences toward fresh over canned. Morocco contributes 197,570 tonnes with high volatility (110,000-200,000), concentrated in coastal regions where mild climate enables winter production for European export markets. Moroccan string beans, primarily haricots verts (thin French beans), ship fresh to Europe during off-season.

String beans Production by Country 2025

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#	Country	2025 (est.) (Tonne)
1	United States US	661,321
2	Morocco MA	184,182
3	Philippines PH	107,253
4	Mexico MX	96,499
5	Türkiye TR	73,048
6	Malaysia MY	66,685
7	Argentina AR	50,847
8	Japan JP	32,971
9	Peru PE	26,539
10	Malawi MW	18,761
11	Iraq IQ	14,903
12	Jordan JO	10,239
13	China CN	9,962
14	Taiwan TW	9,962
15	Jamaica JM	5,790
16	Venezuela VE	5,207
17	Ivory Coast CI	4,802
18	Egypt EG	311
19	Barbados BB	161
20	Grenada GD	77
21	French Polynesia PF	27

🌍 Global Fresh Markets

Philippines produces 106,258 tonnes, Mexico 104,124 tonnes (exports to USA), and Turkey 70,021 tonnes. Malaysia contributes 61,702 tonnes with rapid growth, Argentina 51,081 tonnes, and Japan 31,443 tonnes (declining from 37,400 in 2018). Peru produces 26,614 tonnes, Malawi 18,849 tonnes. These producers balance domestic fresh markets with export opportunities. String bean cultivation suits diverse climates—temperate summers, subtropical winters, and tropical highlands. The vegetable's short growing season (50-60 days) enables multiple crops annually in warm regions. Fresh string beans command premium prices but require careful handling—they're highly perishable (5-7 days refrigerated). Processing beans tolerate mechanical harvesting and longer storage, though quality lower than fresh.

🥬 Crisp Vegetable Nutrition

String beans provide fiber (2.7g/100g), vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and manganese at just 31 calories per 100g. Low calorie density makes them diet-friendly. The "string" (fibrous seam along pod) has been bred out of modern varieties—hence "stringless" beans dominate markets. Culinary versatility spans steamed, sautéed, stir-fried, roasted, or raw in salads. Classic preparations include green bean casserole (USA Thanksgiving), haricots verts almondine (French), and stir-fried beans with garlic (Asian). Processing creates canned beans (convenient but mushy), frozen beans (better texture), and pickled dilly beans. Fresh beans should snap crisply when bent—hence "snap beans." Organic string beans fetch 30-50% premiums but face pest management challenges from bean beetles and aphids.

🌱 Warm-Season Cultivation

String beans thrive in warm weather (18-30°C) with 50-60 day growing season from planting to harvest. Bush varieties (compact, single harvest) suit mechanical harvesting for processing. Pole varieties (climbing, continuous harvest) provide extended fresh market supply but require trellising. Plants are frost-sensitive, requiring warm soil (15°C+) for germination. Major pests include Mexican bean beetle, aphids, and spider mites. Diseases include rust, bacterial blight, and mosaic virus. Fresh market beans require hand-picking every 2-3 days at optimal size (pencil-thin for haricots verts, thicker for standard). Processing beans harvested once mechanically when 80%+ reach maturity. Climate change brings heat stress and irregular rainfall affecting pod set. Breeding programs develop heat-tolerant, disease-resistant varieties with concentrated pod set for mechanical harvest.

📊 Fresh Export Markets

String bean prices fluctuate $1-4/kg for fresh, $0.50-1/kg for processing, depending on quality and season. Global string bean trade worth $2-3 billion annually, dominated by fresh exports. Morocco ships to Europe (winter supply), Mexico to USA (year-round), and Kenya to Europe (though not in top producers). Processing beans serve domestic markets—canned and frozen products rarely cross borders. Fresh string beans require cold chain logistics—they deteriorate rapidly at room temperature. Retail trends favor pre-trimmed, ready-to-cook fresh beans despite 200%+ price premiums. Organic production grows slowly. Climate change affects flowering and pod development. Labor shortages challenge hand-harvesting for premium fresh markets. Competition from frozen vegetables limits canned bean markets.

🔮 Fresh Market Future

Global string bean production projected to stabilize around 1.4-1.5 million tonnes through 2030, with fresh market emphasis over processing. Health consciousness drives fresh vegetable demand. Year-round availability from global sourcing meets consumer expectations. Mechanical harvesting advances for fresh markets (currently limited to processing). Climate-adapted varieties help cope with heat stress. However, string beans face challenges from perishability, labor intensity, and competition from other vegetables. The vegetable's versatility, low calories, and crisp texture ensure continued demand, though production will likely shift toward fresh exports from regions with labor cost advantages and counter-seasonal climates in this tender bean's modern role as premium fresh vegetable and convenient processed side dish.

String beans Production by Country 2025

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#	Country	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2025 (est.)
1	United States	798,110	732,652	653,318	671,662	687,088	641,725	661,321
2	Morocco	156,016	119,927	109,432	127,520	199,642	197,570	184,182
3	Philippines	114,380	112,311	109,516	108,781	107,893	106,258	107,253
4	Mexico	91,853	81,161	101,956	102,543	79,761	104,124	96,499
5	Türkiye	88,024	89,860	88,107	76,245	75,961	70,021	73,048
6	Malaysia	0	0	10,451	70,608	72,374	61,702	66,685
7	Argentina	49,432	49,732	50,117	50,413	50,747	51,081	50,847
8	Japan	37,400	38,300	38,900	36,600	33,100	31,443	32,971
9	Peru	25,685	25,911	26,522	26,400	26,508	26,614	26,539
10	Malawi	27,971	14,013	18,684	20,223	17,640	18,849	18,761
11	Iraq	29,505	31,064	46,210	4,677	23,038	14,112	14,903
12	Jordan	10,838	7,026	8,331	9,428	8,654	11,515	10,239
13	China	10,789	9,990	10,102	9,914	10,240	9,815	9,962
14	Taiwan	10,789	9,990	10,102	9,914	10,240	9,815	9,962
15	Jamaica	6,756	6,158	5,425	5,327	6,209	5,724	5,790
16	Venezuela	6,201	721	7,178	5,865	4,958	5,094	5,207
17	Ivory Coast	4,720	4,755	4,773	4,762	4,792	4,823	4,802
18	Egypt	309	312	310	311	311	311	311
19	Barbados	291	304	336	109	168	177	161
20	Grenada	235	182	118	116	82	59	77
21	French Polynesia	29	33	36	36	29	21	27