Brazil–UK Bean Prices Ease Slightly as Weather Stays Quiet

Brazilian and UK bean prices are drifting modestly lower in late April, with no acute weather or supply shocks in either origin. FOB quotes in both Brasília and London have slipped by roughly 1–2% week on week, reflecting comfortable nearby availability and seasonally quiet demand.

The broader pulse complex remains underpinned by firm protein markets, but beans are currently one of the softer segments. In the UK, a dry, high‑pressure pattern is supporting harvest and logistics, while in Brazil there are no fresh weather threats around Brasília that would immediately alter supply. Over the next three days, prices in both regions are likely to remain in a narrow, slightly softer range, with buyers able to secure small discounts on prompt tonnage.

📈 Prices

All prices converted to EUR at an indicative 1.00 USD = 0.93 EUR.

Origin	Product	Spec	Delivery	Latest price (EUR/t)	WoW change
Brazil (Brasília)	Kidney beans	dark red	FOB	≈ 1,264	−0.7%
Brazil (Brasília)	Kidney beans	brown eye	FOB	≈ 1,218	−0.8%
Brazil (Brasília)	Alubia beans	white	FOB	≈ 1,210	−1.5%
UK (London)	Kidney beans	white, 99%	FOB	≈ 1,200	−0.8%
UK (London)	Fava beans	sortex, small	FOB	≈ 1,040	−0.9%
UK (London)	Broad beans	whole, 12 mm	FOB	≈ 1,153	−1.6%
UK (London)	Beans dried	split, 12 mm	FOB	≈ 1,420	−1.3%
UK (London)	German beans	split	FOB	≈ 826	−1.1%

🌍 Supply & Demand

Brazilian dry bean supply into late April is seasonally steady, with no major disruptions reported in central regions around Brasília. Broader agri‑food trade data point to relatively smooth Brazilian exports in Q1–Q2 for staples, and no policy changes are currently constraining bean shipments.

In the UK, pulses sit within a wider agri‑food export complex that is gradually rebuilding trade flows with the EU, offering diversified outlets but not yet generating acute scarcity in beans. Demand-side support comes from generally firm global protein and pulse markets, as seen in nearby lentils, yet beans are trading slightly softer as buyers are well covered on near positions.

🌦 Weather & Logistics Outlook (BR & GB)

UK weather maps and Met Office briefings over the last three days show high pressure in charge, bringing a dry pattern with chilly nights but mild days into late April, including London and the South East. Local forecasters highlight a prolonged dry, sunny spell with below‑normal rainfall and only light winds, favourable for storage movements and port logistics.

Short‑range forecasts for London around 26–28 April indicate mostly dry conditions, variable cloud and temperatures in the mid‑teens to around 20°C, again benign for handling and exports. For Brasília and central Brazil there are no new official weather alerts or heavy‑rain warnings dated within the last three days that would threaten fieldwork or transport, suggesting a neutral to slightly supportive backdrop for bean movements.

📊 Fundamentals & Market Drivers

• Relative softness vs. pulses: Lentil and broader pulse markets are holding firm on tighter North American prospects, but beans from Brazil and the UK show small week‑on‑week declines, indicating more comfortable nearby availability.
• Trade flows stabilising: EU agri‑food trade monitoring points to improving flows, with no fresh trade barriers on beans, supporting a stable demand base for Brazilian and UK origins without creating shortages.
• Macro & freight: With no major freight or policy shocks flagged in the past three days, FOB bean prices mainly reflect local supply, currency moves and modest buyer resistance at previous highs.

📆 Short-Term Price Outlook (3 days)

• Brazil – Brasília FOB: With stable supply and no weather stress, dark red and brown‑eye kidney beans are expected to trade in a very narrow range, with a mild downward bias of around −0.5% to −1% as sellers accept small discounts on spot parcels.
• UK – London FOB: Dry, logistics‑friendly weather and adequate stocks point to continued slight easing for white kidney, fava, broad and split beans, likely −0.5% to −1.5% over the next three days, mainly via negotiation rather than posted offer cuts.

📌 Trading Recommendations

• Brazilian buyers: For nearby coverage, consider staggered buying over the next few days to exploit the gentle downside drift, but avoid over‑extending forward coverage given relatively stable fundamentals.
• UK importers: Use the current dry weather window and softening FOB offers to firm up Q2 positions, especially in higher‑value splits, while monitoring any strengthening in related pulse markets such as lentils.
• Exporters (BR & GB): Maintain price discipline; consider small tactical discounts for prompt shipment but resist deeper cuts unless clear demand weakness emerges.