Last Updated
2026-06-11
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Hyacinth Bean market coverage spans 21 countries.
- 83 exporter companies and 102 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 180 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 4 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-11.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Hyacinth Bean
Analyze 180 supplier-linked transactions across the top 4 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Hyacinth Bean.
Hyacinth Bean Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Hyacinth Bean to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Hyacinth Bean: Mexico (-71.5%), India (-29.2%).
Hyacinth Bean Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Hyacinth Bean country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Hyacinth Bean transaction unit prices: India (1.04 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | -29.2% | 158 | 0.78 USD / kg (27,654 kg) | 0.97 USD / kg (62,875.82 kg) | 0.84 USD / kg (32,169.8 kg) | 0.85 USD / kg (49,045 kg) | 0.87 USD / kg (291,494.001 kg) | 1.04 USD / kg (46,400 kg) | ||||||
| Australia | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | -71.5% | 19 | 0.10 USD / kg (105 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.20 USD / kg (739 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| China | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | 5.62 USD / kg (10 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Hyacinth Bean Global Supply Chain Coverage
185 companies
83 exporters and 102 importers are mapped for Hyacinth Bean.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Hyacinth Bean, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Hyacinth Bean Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
83 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Hyacinth Bean. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Hyacinth Bean Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 83 total exporter companies in the Hyacinth Bean supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Myanmar [Burma])
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Hyacinth Bean
(Philippines)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Malaysia
Supplying Products: Hyacinth Bean
(Netherlands)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsTrade
Exporting Countries: Ecuador
Supplying Products: Hyacinth Bean
(Australia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Hyacinth Bean, Long Bean Seeds
(Nigeria)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Liberia, United States
Supplying Products: Flavored Potato Chips, Hyacinth Bean, Instant Noodles +2
(Myanmar [Burma])
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingOthers
Hyacinth Bean Global Exporter Coverage
83 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Hyacinth Bean supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Hyacinth Bean Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
102 importer companies are mapped for Hyacinth Bean demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Hyacinth Bean Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 102 total importer companies tracked for Hyacinth Bean. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Italy)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-18
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Uzbekistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(France)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-31
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
102 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Hyacinth Bean.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Hyacinth Bean buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Hyacinth Bean
Hyacinth Bean Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Hyacinth Bean wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Hyacinth Bean wholesale unit prices: India (0.52 USD / kg), Bangladesh (0.38 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 0.46 USD / kg | 0.47 USD / kg | 0.44 USD / kg | 0.45 USD / kg | 0.49 USD / kg | 0.52 USD / kg | ||||||
| Bangladesh | 0.28 USD / kg | 0.41 USD / kg | 0.47 USD / kg | 0.44 USD / kg | 0.42 USD / kg | 0.38 USD / kg |
Hyacinth Bean Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Hyacinth Bean wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 2 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 0.45 USD / kg | 0.21 USD / kg | 0.75 USD / kg | -0.8% |
| 2 | Bangladesh | 0.35 USD / kg | 0.11 USD / kg | 0.63 USD / kg | +20.7% |
Latest Hyacinth Bean Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Hyacinth Bean wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
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| 2026-06-01 | Clu**** ************* ***** ***** * * ************ ***** **** **************** ******** | 0.33 USD / kg | |
| 2026-06-01 | Clu**** ************* ***** ***** * * ************ ***** **** ****************** ******* * | 0.40 USD / kg | |
| 2026-06-01 | Clu**** ************* ***** ***** * * ************ ***** **** ************* ******* * | 0.49 USD / kg | |
| 2026-06-01 | Clu**** ************* ***** ***** * * ************ ***** **** ******************** ******* * | 0.36 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDry
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupLegumes (pulse/vegetable; multipurpose forage/cover crop)
Scientific NameLablab purpureus (L.) Sweet
PerishabilityLow (when traded as dried seed)
Growing Conditions
- Warm tropical/subtropical adaptation; commonly cited optimal temperatures around 18–30°C (EcoCrop ranges also report tolerance from low single digits °C to high 30s °C in absolute limits)
- Annual rainfall often cited around 600–1000 mm as optimal, with broader tolerance (EcoCrop absolute range extends lower and higher depending on establishment and management)
- Soil pH commonly reported suitable around ~5 to 7.5 with wider tolerance (EcoCrop absolute range extends below and above this depending on site)
- Requires good drainage; used in low-input and drought-prone systems once established
Main Varietiessubsp. purpureus, subsp. bengalensis, subsp. uncinatus, Forage types (e.g., Rongai, Highworth, Endurance)
Consumption Forms
- Fresh pods cooked as a vegetable in key producing/consuming markets
- Dry seeds cooked/boiled for food (pulse use)
- Forage, hay/silage, and green manure/soil improvement roles in mixed farming systems
Grading Factors
- Moisture content (dry seed)
- Insect damage and mold presence (storage quality)
- Foreign matter and broken seeds
- Variety/subspecies identity and seed color uniformity (buyer specification dependent)
Market
Hyacinth bean (lablab/country bean; Lablab purpureus) is a multipurpose legume cultivated across tropical and subtropical regions for dry pulse seed, fresh pods as a vegetable, and forage/green manure uses. Cultivation is especially important in South Asia (notably India and Bangladesh), with additional production as a minor pulse/forage crop across parts of East Africa (e.g., Kenya and Tanzania) and wider pan-tropical cultivation. International trade is often not well-disaggregated as a distinct commodity in common trade statistics, so global exporter/importer rankings are frequently obscured within broader “beans/legumes” groupings. Market dynamics are shaped by seasonality (including short-day flowering types), pest and disease pressure in vegetable production systems, and growing interest in climate-resilient legumes and sustainable cropping systems.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
- IndiaEspecially important in southern India as a pulse/vegetable crop; widely cultivated with diverse landraces and use as pods and dry seed.
- BangladeshImportant vegetable crop (“country bean”); reported production 169,735 metric tons in 2019–2020 and primarily grown in winter (Rabi) season with expansion into summer (Kharif).
- KenyaMinor pulse crop in East Africa; cultivated pan-tropically with local food and farming-system roles.
- TanzaniaMinor pulse/underutilized legume in smallholder systems; renewed attention for dryland resilience, soil fertility, and feed/food roles.
Specification
Major VarietiesLablab purpureus subsp. purpureus, Lablab purpureus subsp. bengalensis, Lablab purpureus subsp. uncinatus, Forage-oriented cultivars (e.g., Rongai, Highworth, Endurance)
Physical Attributes
- Pods vary by subspecies: subsp. bengalensis typically has longer, tender pods; wild/ancestral forms can have smaller, scimitar-shaped pods
- Seeds are variable in color (commonly white to brown; some black; wild types may be mottled)
Compositional Metrics
- Seed crude protein commonly reported in the ~20–28% range (crude protein basis) for lablab
ProcessingSeeds contain anti-nutritional factors (e.g., tannins and trypsin inhibitors) and are typically soaked and/or cooked before consumption
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest (pods for vegetable use or dry seed at maturity) → drying/curing (for dry seed) → threshing/shelling → cleaning/sorting → bagging → ambient dry storage → regional distribution (often within domestic/regional markets)
Demand Drivers
- Staple and traditional consumption of fresh pods and dry seed in South Asian diets
- Use as multipurpose crop for food, livestock feed, and soil improvement/green manure in mixed farming systems
- Growing interest in climate-resilient legumes (drought tolerance, adaptability) for dryland and low-input systems
Risks
Pests And Diseases HighHyacinth bean production (notably for fresh pod vegetable markets) can be severely affected by insect pests and diseases, contributing to significant yield losses and management costs; viral diseases (e.g., bean common mosaic virus reported on Lablab purpureus in India) and broader biotic constraints are recurring bottlenecks and can also elevate phytosanitary scrutiny for seed and fresh produce movement.Strengthen integrated pest management (IPM), use clean/verified seed where available, monitor viral symptoms and vectors, and align crop calendars/varieties to reduce peak pest pressure.
Food Safety MediumIn some producing systems (e.g., documented for country bean in Bangladesh), frequent pesticide use and short pre-harvest intervals increase the risk of pesticide residues, which can restrict market access and create public-health and compliance challenges for formal supply chains.Implement GAP training, enforce label-compliant pre-harvest intervals, adopt IPM to reduce spray frequency, and use residue monitoring for formal domestic/export channels.
Market Access MediumBecause hyacinth bean trade is often not separately identified in common global trade classifications, market transparency is limited and price discovery/benchmarking can be weak; this can constrain investment in dedicated export programs and standardized specifications.Use explicit contract specifications (variety/subspecies, moisture, defects, residue expectations) and develop traceable supply programs that can map into existing broader legume HS categories.
Sustainability
- High pest and disease pressure in intensive vegetable production systems can drive frequent pesticide applications, raising residue-risk and environmental exposure concerns
- Potential sustainability benefits in farming systems (biological nitrogen fixation, soil fertility improvement, drought tolerance) depend on local agronomic management and seed availability
Labor & Social
- Worker and farmer exposure risk where pesticide application frequency is high and pre-harvest intervals are short (documented in country bean production surveys in Bangladesh)
FAQ
Which countries are most important for hyacinth bean production and use?India and Bangladesh are repeatedly highlighted as especially important centers of cultivation and consumption, with production also present across tropical Asia and parts of East Africa such as Kenya and Tanzania.
In what forms is hyacinth bean commonly used in food and farming systems?It is used as fresh pods as a vegetable, as dry seed as a pulse, and as a multipurpose crop for livestock forage and green manure/soil improvement.
What is a key compliance risk for hyacinth bean in formal markets?Pest and disease pressure can lead to intensive pesticide use in some production systems, and short pre-harvest intervals have been documented in Bangladesh country bean production—creating a pesticide-residue risk that can restrict market access.
Sources
Hyacinth Bean Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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India
United States
South Africa
Australia
Bangladesh
Germany
United Kingdom
Sri Lanka
Singapore
Italy
Philippines
Malaysia
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