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Red Kidney Bean Nicaragua Market Overview 2026

Parent Product
Kidney Bean
Last Updated
2026-05-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Nicaragua Red Kidney Bean market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
  • 5 sampled export transactions for Nicaragua are summarized.
  • 1 export partner companies and 63 import partner companies are mapped for Red Kidney Bean in Nicaragua.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 1; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • 0 export partner countries and 0 import partner countries are ranked.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-05-23.

Red Kidney Bean Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Nicaragua

1 export partner companies are tracked for Red Kidney Bean in Nicaragua. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Red Kidney Bean export intelligence in Nicaragua, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code -.
Scatter points are sampled from 14.2% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Red Kidney Bean in Nicaragua

5 sampled Red Kidney Bean transactions in Nicaragua include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Red Kidney Bean sampled transaction unit prices by date in Nicaragua: 2026-02-21: 1.71 USD / kg, 2026-02-08: 1.45 USD / kg, 2026-02-05: 1.20 USD / kg, 2026-02-01: 0.99 USD / kg, 2026-02-01: 1.45 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporter 
2026-02-21FRI*** **** ** *****1.71 USD / kg (Nicaragua) (Costa Rica)
2026-02-08SAC** ********** *** ****** ***** ****** ** *** *** ****** ** ***** ****** **1.45 USD / kg (Nicaragua) (United States)
2026-02-05PAC***** ********** ***** **** *** ***** ******** ******* ***** **** *** ***** ******** ******* ***** **** *** ***** ******** *******1.20 USD / kg (Nicaragua) (United States)
2026-02-01SAC** ********** *** ****** ***** ****** ** *** *** ******** ** ***** ******** **0.99 USD / kg (Nicaragua) (United States)
2026-02-01SAC** ********** *** ****** ***** ****** ** *** *** ****** ** ***** ****** **1.45 USD / kg (Nicaragua) (United States)

Top Red Kidney Bean Export Suppliers and Companies in Nicaragua

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(Nicaragua)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-23
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Nicaragua Export Partner Coverage
1 companies
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Red Kidney Bean Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Nicaragua: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners

63 import partner companies are tracked for Red Kidney Bean in Nicaragua. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Red Kidney Bean in Nicaragua

1 sampled Red Kidney Bean import transactions in Nicaragua provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Red Kidney Bean sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Nicaragua: 2025-09-03: 1.68 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporterOrigin 
2025-09-03FRI*** **** **** ** **1.68 USD / kg (-) (-)-

Top Red Kidney Bean Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Nicaragua

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(Nicaragua)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Nicaragua)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-23
Industries: OthersCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Nicaragua)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-23
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Nicaragua)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-23
Industries: Crop ProductionFood PackagingBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Nicaragua)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-23
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Nicaragua)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-23
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Nicaragua Import Partner Coverage
63 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Red Kidney Bean in Nicaragua.
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Red Kidney Bean Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in Nicaragua

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Historical Red Kidney Bean Wholesale Supplier Prices in Nicaragua (USD/kg)

Yearly average, lower, and upper Red Kidney Bean wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in Nicaragua.
Red Kidney Bean yearly average wholesale prices in Nicaragua: 2025: 1.98 USD / kg, 2026: 2.00 USD / kg.
YearAverage Unit PriceLower Unit PriceUpper Unit PriceYoY Change
20251.98 USD / kg1.93 USD / kg2.06 USD / kg-
20262.00 USD / kg1.99 USD / kg2.02 USD / kg-

Latest Red Kidney Bean Wholesale Export Price Updates in Nicaragua

Use the latest 1 updates to check current Red Kidney Bean wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in Nicaragua.
Red Kidney Bean latest wholesale updates by date in Nicaragua: 2026-03-01: 0.90 USD / kg.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD)Origin Country 
2026-03-01Bea** ***** * ******* ******** *******0.90 USD / kg-

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Market

Red kidney bean (locally, frijol rojo) is a staple legume in Nicaragua’s daily diet and a recurring basic-grains crop for smallholder producers. Production is supported by multiple seasonal cycles, including the Apante season that is planted in late-year humid zones and helps sustain availability between other harvest windows. Nicaragua can supply regional markets when harvests are strong, but the market is exposed to climate shocks in the Dry Corridor and to hurricane/flood events that disrupt basic-grains production and trade flows. Market access and trade execution depend heavily on phytosanitary documentation and inspection practices administered by IPSA for both imports and exports of plant-origin products.
Market RoleDomestic staple producer with regional export activity; occasional importer
Domestic RoleCore staple food (frijol rojo) consumed widely by households and supported in school feeding supply chains
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
SeasonalityMultiple annual bean cycles are referenced nationally (primera, postrera, and Apante). Apante planting is reported by INTA as a late-year cycle concentrated in humid zones and mountainous areas with sufficient moisture.

Specification

Secondary Variety
  • INTA Rojo Criollo
  • INTA Rojo Jinotega
  • INTA DOR 364
  • INTA Fuerte Sequía
  • INTA Bio Apante
  • INTA Sequia Precoz
Physical Attributes
  • Red seed coat market identity (e.g., INTA Rojo Criollo described by INTA as a light-red, round grain with high commercial value for color and organoleptic traits).
Compositional Metrics
  • Codex CXS 171-1989 provides maximum moisture guidance for beans intended for direct human consumption: 15% (tropical climates or long-term storage) or 19% (more moderate climates or short-term storage); dehulled pulses are 2 percentage points lower.
Grades
  • Codex CXS 171-1989 quality factors emphasize pulses being sound, clean, and free from abnormal odors/flavors and living insects (with defect tolerances defined in the standard).
Packaging
  • If wood packaging (pallets/crates) is used in trade, compliance with ISPM 15 heat treatment/marking expectations is commonly referenced in Nicaragua’s phytosanitary documentation resources.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Farm harvest → threshing/aporrado → drying to safe moisture → cleaning/sorting → bagging → warehouse storage → domestic wholesale/retail or export dispatch
  • Border/port inspection and sampling workflows may apply for imports/exports under IPSA phytosanitary procedures
Temperature
  • Ambient handling is typical, but moisture control (drying and keeping product dry) is critical to prevent quality loss and non-compliance
Atmosphere Control
  • Ventilation/aeration during storage helps reduce humidity build-up and supports pest-management outcomes (Codex requires pulses be free of living insects for suitability)
Shelf Life
  • Dried beans are storable, but lots must be protected from moisture uptake and storage pests; IPSA inspection and lab-exam practices for grains highlight pest/contamination vigilance
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeSea

Risks

Climate HighDroughts and erratic rainfall in Nicaragua’s Dry Corridor, as well as hurricane/flood hazards, can severely reduce bean (basic-grains) availability and disrupt trade execution; FAO/WFP have warned of major maize/bean crop losses in the Central American Dry Corridor during adverse seasons.Diversify sourcing across Apante and non-Apante producing zones; contract with suppliers using INTA-recommended climate-resilient varieties and post-harvest drying practices; hold strategic buffer stocks ahead of peak hazard windows.
Regulatory Compliance MediumPhytosanitary documentation gaps or inconsistencies for grain/bean shipments (e.g., missing import permit, phytosanitary certificate, or referenced lab examination results) can trigger retention, delays, additional sampling, or refusal under IPSA-controlled workflows.Align shipment documentation to IPSA checklists before dispatch; verify permit validity window and shipment-specific use; ensure lot IDs match across invoice, phytosanitary paperwork, and lab results.
Sanctions And Due Diligence MediumTargeted sanctions regimes related to Nicaragua (U.S. OFAC and EU restrictive measures) raise compliance risk for trade counterparties, banking, and services (screening, payment delays, or de-risking), even when the commodity itself is not broadly prohibited.Run sanctions screening on counterparties and beneficial owners; use reputable banks with clear sanctions compliance processes; document end-use/end-user and maintain audit-ready payment and shipping records.
Food Safety MediumQuality and suitability failures (e.g., lots with living insects, abnormal odor/flavor, or out-of-spec moisture) can lead to rejection, reconditioning costs, or market-access issues; Codex CXS 171-1989 sets baseline suitability expectations for pulses and provides moisture guidance for beans.Target Codex-aligned moisture levels appropriate to route and storage duration; implement pre-shipment cleaning, insect control, and moisture verification; keep dry-chain integrity through loading and warehousing.
Logistics MediumAs a medium freight-intensity staple commodity, dried bean trade can face margin pressure and delivery risk from freight-rate volatility, container availability, and corridor disruptions (port/land-border delays).Use flexible shipment windows, pre-book containers during peak seasons, and diversify corridors (land/sea) where feasible; build landed-cost clauses that share freight volatility risk.
Sustainability
  • Climate shock exposure (droughts and erratic rainfall in the Dry Corridor; hurricanes/tropical storms and floods) affecting basic-grains/bean supply stability
  • Climate-resilient agronomy and variety selection promoted by INTA for bean systems facing variability
Labor & Social
  • Human-rights and governance concerns create heightened counterparty and reputational due diligence needs for some international buyers; Nicaragua is subject to targeted sanctions regimes (EU and U.S.), increasing compliance screening requirements in trade and finance flows.

FAQ

When is the Apante bean planting season in Nicaragua, and where is it concentrated?INTA describes Apante as a special bean-growing period planted mainly between November and December in zones with enough moisture. INTA specifically notes Apante bean cultivation in Nueva Guinea, Río San Juan, and mountainous areas of Matagalpa and Jinotega.
Which phytosanitary documents may be required to import dried beans/grains into Nicaragua?IPSA’s procedures for grain imports describe documentation such as a phytosanitary import permit (Permiso fitosanitario de importación), a phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin, and referenced laboratory examination results. IPSA also provides a step-by-step import permit application process through its Ventanilla de Importaciones.
What moisture limits are commonly referenced for dried beans in international trade standards?Codex CXS 171-1989 (Standard for Certain Pulses) provides two maximum moisture levels for beans to reflect different climates and storage practices: 15% for tropical climates or long-term storage, and 19% for more moderate climates or short-term storage. For beans sold without the seed coat, Codex indicates the maximum moisture should be 2 percentage points lower.

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