Canned beans (unshelled) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in canned beans (unshelled) was worth $431.4 million in 2024, about 284.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 14% since 2017, and down 2% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $431.4M | 284.0K t |
| 2023 | $440.7M | 288.0K t |
| 2022 | $448.4M | 318.8K t |
| 2021 | $425.7M | 314.0K t |
| 2020 | $415.7M | 331.5K t |
| 2019 | $380.7M | 326.0K t |
| 2018 | $421.5M | 358.5K t |
| 2017 | $379.7M | 307.0K t |
Top canned beans (unshelled) exporting countries
Italy is the largest exporter with 16% of world exports, followed by Guatemala and the Netherlands. The top three supply 34% between them, out of 131 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $69.9M | 16% |
| Guatemala | $41.2M | 9.6% |
| Netherlands | $36.5M | 8.5% |
| Kenya | $35.0M | 8.1% |
| Madagascar | $34.5M | 8% |
| Belgium | $23.4M | 5.4% |
| France | $21.1M | 4.9% |
| El Salvador | $18.7M | 4.3% |
| China | $14.5M | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $14.4M | 3.3% |
| Mexico | $11.3M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $10.6M | 2.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
France is the biggest buyer with 20% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 48% across 212 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $85.6M | 20% |
| United States | $67.6M | 16% |
| Germany | $55.1M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $27.8M | 6.4% |
| Guatemala | $16.1M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $14.7M | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $13.6M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $11.9M | 2.8% |
| Costa Rica | $10.4M | 2.4% |
| Australia | $9.9M | 2.3% |
| Canada | $5.9M | 1.4% |
| Egypt | $5.5M | 1.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.52 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Madagascar averaged $4.13 per kg and El Salvador $0.90 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2005.59: Vegetable preparations: beans, (not shelled), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen. HS 2005 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most canned beans (unshelled)?
Italy exported $69.9 million in 2024, 16% of the world total, followed by Guatemala (10%) and the Netherlands (8%). In all, 131 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most canned beans (unshelled)?
France imported $85.6 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of the United States (16%) and Germany (13%). The top three importers together take 48%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in canned beans (unshelled)?
It was worth $431.4 million in 2024, about 284.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 14% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $448.4 million. 131 countries reported exports and 212 reported imports.
What is the average price of canned beans (unshelled) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.52 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Madagascar averaged $4.13 per kg and El Salvador $0.90 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for canned beans (unshelled)?
The HS code for canned beans (unshelled) is subheading 2005.59, in chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 2005 page.
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