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Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Dried Black Beans
Analyze 3,599 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Dried Black Beans.
Dried Black Beans Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Dried Black Beans to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Dried Black Beans: China (+127.9%), Panama (-43.0%), Uganda (+43.0%).
Dried Black Beans Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-12, countries with visible Dried Black Beans transaction unit prices: Uganda (3.70 USD / kg), Mexico (1.74 USD / kg), South Africa (1.69 USD / kg), Costa Rica (1.62 USD / kg), Guatemala (1.54 USD / kg), 14 more countries.
952 exporters and 1,174 importers are mapped for Dried Black Beans.
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Dried Black Beans Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
952 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Dried Black Beans. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
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Dried Black Beans Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingRetail
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-14
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Dried Black Beans Global Exporter Coverage
952 companies
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Dried Black Beans Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
1,174 importer companies are mapped for Dried Black Beans demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Dried Black Beans Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 5
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-06-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-18
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(Costa Rica)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
1,174 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Dried Black Beans.
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Dried Black Beans
Dried Black Beans Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Dried Black Beans wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Dried Black Beans wholesale unit prices: Belize (3.23 USD / kg), Costa Rica (3.01 USD / kg), Guatemala (1.51 USD / kg), Brazil (0.96 USD / kg).
Dried Black Beans Farmgate Cost Trends by Major Exporting Supplier Countries
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Latest Dried Black Beans Farmgate Export Cost Updates
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Unit Price (USD)
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28.97 USD / kg
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22.77 USD / kg
2025-10-01
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24.53 USD / kg
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24.03 USD / kg
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25.97 USD / kg
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupPulses (dry beans)
Scientific NamePhaseolus vulgaris
PerishabilityLow
Growing Conditions
Warm-season annual legume; generally frost-sensitive
Well-drained soils to reduce root disease risk
Adequate moisture during flowering/pod fill; drought and heat can materially reduce yield and seed quality
Main VarietiesBlack beans (black turtle market class)
Consumption Forms
Cooked whole beans (household and foodservice)
Canned beans and ready-meal inputs
Milled fractions (e.g., bean flour) for food manufacturing in some markets
Grading Factors
Moisture specification
Foreign matter and stones
Splits/brokens
Insect damage
Color uniformity and off-color rate
Damaged/moldy beans and odor
Market
Dried black beans are a widely traded market class of dried common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) used as a staple food and as an input for canning and packaged-food manufacturing. Global production of common beans is geographically widespread, with significant output across the Americas and Asia; black beans are particularly prominent in consumer demand and production systems in parts of Latin America and North America. International trade is typically containerized or bulk bag shipments where buyer specifications focus on cleanliness, defect tolerances, and moisture management rather than cold-chain logistics. Price formation is sensitive to weather-driven yield variability, storage/quality losses, and trade policy or SPS measures affecting key exporting corridors.
Market GrowthMixed (medium-term)Staple demand tends to be resilient, while traded volumes can swing with weather, planted area shifts among crops, and substitution across pulse types.
Major Producing Countries
BrazilAmong major producers of common beans; black beans are a key consumed/traded market class in domestic and regional channels.
MexicoImportant producer/consumer of common beans; black beans are a prominent consumption class in multiple regions.
United StatesSignificant dry-bean producer; supplies domestic processors and participates in export trade by bean class.
ChinaLarge common-bean producer with export participation in several dry-bean classes depending on season and relative prices.
IndiaMajor pulse producer overall; common beans are produced and traded domestically alongside other pulses.
Myanmar [Burma]Important pulse exporter; dry-bean export mix varies by year and market demand.
Major Exporting Countries
CanadaMajor exporter of dry beans and other pulses; shipments are often class-specified under commercial contracts.
United StatesExports multiple dry-bean classes; trade is influenced by domestic processor demand and crop conditions.
ChinaExports dry beans in certain years/segments; competitiveness depends on freight, FX, and quality specs.
ArgentinaExports dry beans (including dark-colored classes) with destination mix influenced by price and logistics.
Myanmar [Burma]Large pulse exporter; trade exposure to policy changes and destination requirements can be material.
Major Importing Countries
United StatesLarge consumer market for black beans through retail dry beans and processing (e.g., canned and foodservice).
MexicoImports can rise in deficit years when domestic supply is tight relative to demand and price stabilization goals.
BrazilTrade can include imports in supply-short years to manage domestic availability and price pressure.
Specification
Major VarietiesBlack turtle bean (black bean market class)
Physical Attributes
Uniform dark/black seed coat color is typically required for premium lots; color fading and mottling can reduce value
Low split/broken rate and low insect damage are common buyer requirements
Cleanliness (low foreign matter and stones) is critical for food and canning buyers
Compositional Metrics
Moisture specification is a primary control point for storage stability and mold risk management
Hydration and cooking performance are often assessed for processing suitability (especially canning)
Grades
Commercial grades commonly specify limits for moisture, foreign matter, damaged kernels, splits/brokens, and off-color lots; grade terminology and thresholds vary by origin and contract
Packaging
Bulk woven polypropylene bags (commonly 25–50 kg) for commodity trade
FIBCs ("big bags") for industrial handling where supported by logistics
Retail consumer packs (commonly sub-5 kg) for branded packaged dry beans
ProcessingSoakability/hydration rate and cooking time are important for processors and canning linesAging during storage can contribute to the hard-to-cook defect, reducing processing yield and consumer acceptabilityUniform size supports consistent cooking and processing performance
Supply Chain
Value Chain
Harvest -> field drying (as applicable) -> threshing/shelling -> cleaning and de-stoning -> sorting/grading -> bagging -> container or bulk shipment -> destination cleaning (as needed) -> retail packaging or processing (e.g., canning)
Demand Drivers
Staple dietary demand in Latin America and diaspora markets
Processor demand for canned beans, ready meals, and foodservice
Retail demand for shelf-stable, plant-protein pantry items
Temperature
Typically shipped and stored at ambient conditions; the priority is keeping product cool, dry, and protected from condensation
Moisture management and ventilation/aeration practices are important to maintain quality in storage
Atmosphere Control
Storage-insect control can rely on fumigation, hermetic storage, or other integrated pest management approaches, subject to destination SPS requirements
Shelf Life
Shelf-stable when kept dry and protected from pests; quality can degrade with prolonged storage (e.g., increased cooking time and lower processing performance)
Risks
Climate HighDrought and heat during flowering and pod fill can sharply reduce common-bean yields and shift quality toward more damaged or off-color lots, tightening exportable supply and increasing price volatility for black beans in deficit years.Diversify sourcing across hemispheres and origins; use forward coverage and maintain flexible specifications (within buyer tolerance) to manage class and origin substitution risk.
Storage Pests And Quality Loss MediumBruchid infestation, moisture ingress, and contamination with foreign matter can lead to downgrades, re-cleaning costs, rejected lots, and heightened food safety scrutiny in destination markets.Enforce moisture/cleanliness specs at origin, require documented pest-control programs, and use sealed/appropriate packaging with inspection protocols before loading.
Regulatory Compliance MediumSPS measures (e.g., quarantine pest findings, fumigation requirements, or pesticide residue compliance) can delay clearance or restrict market access, especially for shipments with inconsistent cleaning or traceability.Align contracts to destination SPS requirements, implement lot traceability, and use pre-shipment inspection and certificates from recognized authorities.
Price Volatility MediumDry-bean markets can experience abrupt price moves driven by weather, planted-area shifts to competing crops, and import policy responses in deficit markets, complicating procurement and contract performance.Use layered purchasing, monitor crop conditions in key origins, and include quality/availability clauses and substitution options in supply contracts.
Food Safety LowAlthough dried beans are low-moisture foods, contamination events can still occur and may trigger recalls or intensified controls for certain lots or origins.Apply GMP/HACCP in cleaning and packing operations and maintain supplier verification and testing programs appropriate for low-moisture foods.
Sustainability
Climate variability (drought and heat stress) can reduce yields and increase year-to-year volatility in traded availability
Post-harvest loss risk (insects, moisture ingress) can drive waste and quality downgrades when storage systems are weak
Labor & Social
Smallholder income volatility in bean-producing regions can be amplified by price swings and weather shocks
Seasonal labor availability and safe handling practices in cleaning/sorting facilities affect throughput and compliance
FAQ
Which countries are important producers of dried black beans globally?Black beans are a market class within common beans, so production is often reported under broader common-bean statistics. Key common-bean producing countries include Brazil, Mexico, the United States, China, India, and Myanmar, with black beans particularly prominent in consumption and production systems in parts of the Americas.
What quality parameters matter most in international trade for dried black beans?Buyers typically focus on moisture control for safe storage, low foreign matter (stones/dirt), low splits and broken beans, minimal insect damage, and uniform dark color. Processing buyers may also evaluate hydration and cooking performance because older or poorly stored beans can become hard-to-cook and reduce yields in canning or prepared foods.
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