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Dried Vetch Bean Market Overview 2026

Raw Materials
HS Code
121490
Last Updated
2026-04-14
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Dried Vetch Bean market coverage spans 112 countries.
  • 129 exporter companies and 118 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 90 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 11 countries.
  • 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 3; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-04-14.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Dried Vetch Bean

Analyze 90 supplier-linked transactions across the top 11 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Dried Vetch Bean.

Dried Vetch Bean Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Dried Vetch Bean to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Dried Vetch Bean: Belgium (+100.0%), Spain (-67.2%), Peru (+23.7%).

Dried Vetch Bean Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-05, benchmark Dried Vetch Bean country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Dried Vetch Bean transaction unit prices: Peru (2.31 USD / kg), India (1.52 USD / kg), Belgium (0.70 USD / kg), Australia (0.50 USD / kg), Kazakhstan (0.38 USD / kg).
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
Australia-15.4%330.58 USD / kg (50,000 kg)0.59 USD / kg (123,650 kg)- (-)0.48 USD / kg (482,880 kg)0.47 USD / kg (1,346,640 kg)0.50 USD / kg (1,260,495 kg)
Ethiopia+23.0%1- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Kazakhstan-19- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)0.38 USD / kg (484,000 kg)
Spain-67.2%3- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
India-9.9%60.83 USD / kg (49,980 kg)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)1.52 USD / kg (288 kg)
Peru+23.7%4- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)2.31 USD / kg (22,905 kg)
Belgium+100.0%1- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)0.70 USD / kg (3,275 kg)
Mexico-164.03 USD / kg (-)4.20 USD / kg (33,153 kg)2.34 USD / kg (18,661 kg)- (-)4.27 USD / kg (19,429 kg)- (-)
Argentina-20.2%2- (-)- (-)1.53 USD / kg (27,000 kg)1.55 USD / kg (27,000 kg)- (-)- (-)
Italy-1- (-)- (-)3.69 USD / kg (1,750 kg)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Dried Vetch Bean Global Supply Chain Coverage
247 companies
129 exporters and 118 importers are mapped for Dried Vetch Bean.
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Dried Vetch Bean Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

129 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Dried Vetch Bean. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

Dried Vetch Bean Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 129 total exporter companies in the Dried Vetch Bean supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Turkmenistan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Australia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: OthersFood WholesalersCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Russia
Supplying Products: Dried Vetch Bean
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Food ManufacturingBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Turkmenistan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Uzbekistan
Supplying Products: Dried Vetch Bean
Dried Vetch Bean Global Exporter Coverage
129 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Dried Vetch Bean supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Dried Vetch Bean (HS Code 121490) in 2024

For Dried Vetch Bean in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValueReport
1United States3,969,724,000 kg1,329,191,573 USDView →
2Australia1,424,238,990 kg511,335,798.21 USDView →
3Canada569,009,585.478 kg185,168,267.742 USDView →
4Netherlands181,977,192.86 kg55,012,729.392 USDView →
5Romania177,515,558.6 kg42,542,745.22 USDView →
6Italy116,948,786 kg30,574,125.013 USDView →
7Germany51,261,215 kg21,835,496.377 USDView →
8Poland22,801,442.68 kg14,385,552 USDView →
9Chile13,525,998 kg13,641,551.42 USDView →
10Belgium30,157,128.66 kg10,618,387.914 USDView →

Dried Vetch Bean Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Dried Vetch Bean Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

118 importer companies are mapped for Dried Vetch Bean demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Dried Vetch Bean Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 118 total importer companies tracked for Dried Vetch Bean. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Poland)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: -
(Poland)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Argentina)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-07-07
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Italy)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
118 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Dried Vetch Bean.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Dried Vetch Bean (HS Code 121490) in 2024

For Dried Vetch Bean in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValueReport
1Japan1,794,192,653.26 kg669,985,331.307 USDView →
2South Korea1,172,638,339.731 kg377,102,564 USDView →
3United States279,379,000 kg108,304,639 USDView →
4Netherlands234,239,305.347 kg48,528,457.569 USDView →
5Canada139,112,871.993 kg34,434,359.453 USDView →
6Germany47,515,940.821 kg22,536,728.464 USDView →
7Belgium52,746,873.782 kg18,381,918.85 USDView →
8Denmark45,987,160 kg16,939,390.203 USDView →
9Italy23,793,756 kg12,151,820.482 USDView →
10Poland12,708,297 kg12,106,145 USDView →

Dried Vetch Bean Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Dried Vetch Bean

Dried Vetch Bean Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Dried Vetch Bean wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Dried Vetch Bean wholesale unit prices: Hungary (4.13 USD / kg).
Country2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
Hungary3.07 USD / kg3.16 USD / kg3.21 USD / kg3.23 USD / kg3.26 USD / kg4.13 USD / kg

Dried Vetch Bean Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Dried Vetch Bean wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoYReport
1Hungary3.22 USD / kg2.71 USD / kg4.23 USD / kg+18.0%View →

Latest Dried Vetch Bean Wholesale Export Price Updates

Use the latest 3 Dried Vetch Bean wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2026-04-01Bab********** ****** ****** * ******** ***********3.00 USD / kg
2024-07-01Bab********** ****** ****** * ******** ******3.06 USD / kg
2024-02-01Bab********** ****** ****** * ******** * ***********2.73 USD / kg

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Commodity GroupGrain legumes / pulses and forage legumes
Scientific NameVicia spp. (commonly Vicia ervilia and Vicia sativa in grain/seed channels)
PerishabilityLow (dried grain), but moisture- and pest-sensitive in storage
Growing Conditions
  • Annual cool-season legume adapted to Mediterranean and temperate farming systems; used in rainfed/low-input contexts in parts of the Mediterranean basin and West Asia (bitter vetch).
  • Tolerates marginal soils in some systems; drought and cold tolerance are reported for bitter vetch in research literature.
  • Prefers well-drained soils; poor performance under waterlogging is noted in extension guidance for vetch types.
Main VarietiesBitter vetch (Vicia ervilia), Common vetch (Vicia sativa), Other vetch species used in forage/seed markets (e.g., Vicia villosa)
Consumption Forms
  • Livestock feed grain and straw (notably for bitter vetch where food use is limited by canavanine concerns)
  • Seed-for-sowing for forage/rotation/cover-crop use
  • Limited human food use in some contexts after processing intended to reduce bitterness/toxic constituents (species-dependent)
Grading Factors
  • Moisture stability and absence of mold
  • Foreign matter and weed seed contamination
  • Damaged/broken seed proportion
  • Species/lot identity (especially for food channels and seed-for-sowing)
  • Insect damage and live infestation presence

Market

Dried vetch beans (Vicia spp., notably bitter vetch and common vetch) are a minor, specialty grain-legume trade with demand concentrated in livestock feed, on-farm forage/rotation systems, and seed-for-sowing channels rather than mainstream human pulse markets. FAO-linked production statistics track “vetches” as a crop, with notable production reported in countries including Ethiopia, the Russian Federation, Spain, Mexico, and Australia. Trade is structurally segmented by end-use (feed grain vs. sowing seed), which affects quality specifications, phytosanitary requirements, and price formation. Key market dynamics include agronomic risk in Mediterranean rainfed systems (notably parasitic weeds in bitter vetch) and food/feed-safety constraints tied to antinutritional/toxic constituents that can limit food use and require careful processing and labeling.
Major Producing Countries
  • EthiopiaReported among main producers in FAOSTAT-referenced analyses for vetch cultivation/production.
  • RussiaReported among main producers in FAOSTAT-referenced analyses for vetch cultivation/production.
  • SpainSignificant Mediterranean producer; bitter vetch is documented as grown in Spain, with broomrape pressure highlighted in research.
  • MexicoReported among main producers in FAOSTAT-referenced analyses for vetch cultivation/production.
  • AustraliaReported among main producers in FAOSTAT-referenced analyses for vetch cultivation/production; vetch is included in Australian grain/pulse monitoring and regulatory commodity lists.
Supply Calendar
  • Mediterranean rainfed systems (e.g., Spain/Morocco):Jun, Jul, AugIndicative post-harvest availability window (model inference) consistent with autumn sowing and late-spring/early-summer reproductive cycle described in Mediterranean agronomy and research contexts; verify by origin and cultivar.
  • Australia (temperate grain belt):Nov, Dec, JanIndicative post-harvest availability window (model inference) aligned with “autumn to spring” growth and late-spring/early-summer flowering/seed set described for vetch in Australian extension materials; verify by region and season.

Specification

Major VarietiesBitter vetch (Vicia ervilia), Common vetch (Vicia sativa), Woolly pod vetch (Vicia villosa) (primarily forage/seed market)
Physical Attributes
  • Dry grain/seed traded as whole seed; buyer specifications typically emphasize cleanliness (low foreign matter) and sound, unbroken seeds.
  • Some vetch grains (notably bitter vetch) may resemble other split pulses when dehulled/split, increasing the importance of correct labeling and inspection for food channels.
Compositional Metrics
  • Bitter vetch grain is associated with canavanine (a toxic non-protein amino acid), which is a key constraint for human food use and can drive processing requirements and buyer restrictions.
  • Common vetch improvement literature highlights antinutritional factors as a limiting issue for broader grain utilization.
Grades
  • Food-grade (where permitted/accepted): tighter limits on impurities, defects, and off-odors; greater scrutiny on species identity and safety constraints.
  • Feed-grade: specifications typically centered on bulk handling quality (moisture stability, absence of mold/insects) and nutritional consistency.
  • Sowing seed grade: high varietal/lot purity and germination expectations; phytosanitary cleanliness critical.
Packaging
  • Bulk shipments in containers or break-bulk for feed markets; bagged formats (e.g., 25–50 kg sacks or 1-tonne FIBCs) common for regional trade and compound feed distribution.
  • Seed-for-sowing often packaged in labeled bags with lot identity and quality documentation (e.g., germination/purity declarations per destination rules).
ProcessingFor food uses, processing may include cleaning, splitting/dehulling, and heat/water treatments intended to reduce bitterness/toxic or antinutritional constituents (product- and species-dependent).For feed, milling or cracking may be used to improve utilization depending on livestock system and ration formulation.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Harvest/threshing → drying (moisture stabilization) → cleaning/screening (foreign matter removal) → storage (insect/mold management) → domestic feed use or export → feed mills/seed distributors → (optional) splitting/milling for food or feed applications
Demand Drivers
  • Livestock feed demand for locally adapted, protein-containing grain legumes in Mediterranean and semi-arid farming systems.
  • Low-input rotation/cover-crop value of vetches (nitrogen fixation and soil fertility support) sustaining seed markets for sowing.
  • Periodic substitution in feed rations when prices/availability of major pulses and oilseed meals shift (thin market, higher volatility risk).
Temperature
  • Ambient storage is typical, but strict moisture control and aeration are critical to prevent mold growth and quality loss in warm/humid conditions.
  • Insect management (e.g., monitoring and appropriate treatments compliant with destination rules) is important for long storage and export lots.
Atmosphere Control
  • Hermetic/low-oxygen storage or controlled fumigation protocols may be used to manage storage insects, subject to regulatory compliance.
Shelf Life
  • Shelf life is generally long under dry, pest-controlled conditions, but can deteriorate rapidly with moisture ingress, insect infestation, or poor warehouse hygiene.

Risks

Parasitic Weed Pressure HighIn Mediterranean rainfed bitter vetch systems, crenate broomrape (Orobanche crenata) is documented as a major constraint that can severely reduce yields, creating high supply uncertainty and discouraging expansion of food/feed-grade trade from affected origins.Prioritize origins/varieties with demonstrated tolerance or resistance; use crop rotation and integrated parasitic-weed management; require field history disclosure in procurement for high-risk regions.
Food Safety HighSpecies-specific toxic or antinutritional constituents (e.g., canavanine in bitter vetch; broader antinutritional factors reported for vetch grains) can restrict human-food uses, increase compliance risk, and raise the likelihood of rejection or recalls if mislabeled or inadequately processed.Use verified species identity testing and lot traceability; restrict to approved end-uses; apply validated processing where food use is intended; implement clear labeling and buyer specs.
Storage Quality MediumAs a stored dry legume, vetch is vulnerable to quality loss from moisture uptake, mold, and insect infestation during warehousing and transit, which can downgrade lots from food/seed quality to feed or lead to rejection.Specify maximum moisture at loading (per contract), require clean/food-safe storage, implement insect monitoring and compliant fumigation/hermetic storage, and use pre-shipment inspection.
Regulatory Compliance MediumResidue and contaminant compliance requirements can affect market access; monitoring programs for grains/pulses include vetch in some exporting countries, and destination MRL rules vary by market and use (food vs. feed vs. seed).Align crop protection and post-harvest treatments with destination MRLs; require residue testing for food channels; maintain documentation for phytosanitary and chemical-use compliance.
Market Liquidity MediumCompared with major pulses, vetch grain trade is thinner and more segmented by end-use, which can increase price volatility and make substitution and sourcing diversification harder during supply shocks.Maintain multi-origin qualification, contract flexibility on grades/end-use, and contingency formulations for feed rations.
Sustainability
  • Rotation and soil-fertility benefits from nitrogen fixation (reduced dependence on synthetic nitrogen inputs in some systems).
  • Suitability for marginal and low-input environments (drought/cold tolerance noted in bitter vetch literature), which can support climate adaptation strategies.
  • Volunteer regrowth/weediness risk in some cropping systems if hard seed persists, creating management and contamination concerns.

FAQ

What are dried vetch beans mainly used for in global trade?Most trade is oriented to livestock feed and seed-for-sowing channels rather than mainstream human pulse consumption. Bitter vetch is often treated primarily as a feed grain because its canavanine content is a key constraint for food use, although research shows it can be processed into food ingredients when handled appropriately.
What is the biggest production risk that can disrupt bitter vetch supply in Mediterranean origins?Crenate broomrape (Orobanche crenata), a parasitic weed, is highlighted in research as a major constraint in Mediterranean rainfed bitter vetch systems and can cause severe yield damage, making supply less predictable from affected areas.
Why can food-grade trade of vetch beans face higher compliance risk than other pulses?Vetch species can contain antinutritional or toxic constituents (notably canavanine in bitter vetch), so buyers and regulators may require tighter controls on species identity, labeling, and processing to ensure the product is suitable for its intended use.
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