Top Dry Broad Bean and Horse Bean Producing Countries

Dry Broad Bean and Horse Bean, collectively known as faba bean (Vicia faba), have a rich agricultural history dating back to the Neolithic era in the Mediterranean and Near East. These legumes were among the earliest domesticated crops, cultivated in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, and spread throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia. Today, the top producers of Dry Broad Bean and Horse Bean are China, which dominates global production, followed by countries such as Ethiopia, Egypt, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Their cultivation has long been valued for their adaptability to diverse climates, high protein content, and ability to fix nitrogen in soils, making them important both as food and as a rotational crop in sustainable agriculture. The faba bean’s journey from ancient staple to modern agricultural commodity highlights its enduring significance in global food security and farming systems.

RankCountryMetric Tons
1China1,690,620
2Ethiopia1,089,489
3United Kingdom694,235
4Australia509,750
5Germany235,900
6France184,200
7Sudan176,692
8Lithuania136,430
9Morocco131,208
10Italy118,560
11Egypt105,052
12Poland97,370
13Peru82,392
14Denmark80,950
15Tunisia76,000
16Latvia60,600
17Ireland48,580
18Sweden48,230
19Algeria39,629
20Mexico37,578
21Guatemala27,260
22Spain24,440
23Syria24,181
24Estonia19,970
25Iran18,834
26Argentina17,028
27Uzbekistan16,423
28Austria15,550
29Paraguay15,024
30Greece14,130
31Bolivia13,061
32Finland12,040
33Romania12,030
34Dominican Republic11,725
35Brazil9,554
36Iraq9,055
37Russia7,466
38Turkey7,049
39Ukraine7,030
40Yemen5,597
41Nepal5,592
42Belgium4,940
43Colombia4,523
44Ecuador3,310
45Portugal3,270
46Czechia2,350
47Switzerland1,542
48Sierra Leone1,341
49Croatia1,060

Data from United Nations FAO Stat