Key Market Indicators
Beans consumption in South Africa is forecast to decline by 5.6% annually to reach 39,500 metric tons by 2026. This is a decrease of 5.4% since 2017. Bangladesh was the top consumer of beans in 2021, with 55,000 metric tons, followed by Brazil, Mexico, and the United States. South African production of beans is expected to decrease by an average of 1.7% annually to reach 18,900 metric tons by 2026. This is a decrease of 2.2% since 1966.