Top Other Green Bean Producing Countries

"Other Green Bean" refers to various cultivars of green beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) not classified as French beans or string beans, and includes snap beans and other regional varieties. The top countries farming these beans today are China, Indonesia, India, Turkey, and Egypt, with China alone producing a significant share of the global harvest. The cultivation of green beans traces its origins to Central and South America, where indigenous peoples domesticated the common bean thousands of years ago. Following the Columbian Exchange in the 16th century, green beans spread rapidly to Europe, Africa, and Asia, adapting to diverse climates and culinary traditions. Over time, farmers selected for tender, stringless pods, giving rise to the wide range of green bean types grown worldwide today. Modern production is concentrated in countries with favorable climates, advanced irrigation, and strong export markets, making green beans a staple vegetable in global agriculture.

Data from United Nations FAO Stat