Beans Market Stable Amidst Rising Arrivals: Steady Demand and Resilient Prices

The global Beans market is navigating a period of notable resilience, supported by consistent domestic and export demand despite expanding harvest activity. Across India’s Saurashtra region, markets such as Gondal are seeing daily arrivals of 35–40 truckloads of green gram, reflecting an ongoing increase in supply as harvesting intensifies. Traders and farmers are quick to note that the early harvest has played an important role in stabilizing sentiment, preventing any downward pressure on prices that might typically accompany a glut. Although arrival volumes are gradually building, most of the crop is still anticipated in the coming weeks, and for now, supply and demand remain finely balanced.

In local markets like Rajkot and Gondal, price stability dominates the narrative. Green gram prices hold firm, ranging between $3,650 and $3,720 per metric ton depending on quality, while premium grades fetch even higher prices. Export activity continues to act as a price floor, as overseas buyers look for reliable, high-quality pulses amidst ongoing food security concerns and evolving trade dynamics.

In the global market, price trends across key exporters such as China, Brazil, and the United Kingdom show similar firmness, underpinned by cautious optimism about supply fundamentals and steady trade flows. As the full harvest emerges and international demand remains firm, the outlook for beans suggests continued price stability, punctuated only by minor volatility should arrivals spike unexpectedly or if weather disrupts yields during the critical final weeks of the growing season.

📈 Prices: Market Overview

Market	Commodity	Specification	Latest Price (EUR/MT)	Previous Price (EUR/MT)	Weekly Change	Market Sentiment
Rajkot (IN)	Green Gram	Standard	$3,650–$3,700	$3,650–$3,700	Stable	Neutral to Firm
Gondal (IN)	Green Gram	Quality Variances	$3,680–$3,720	$3,680–$3,720	Stable	Firm
Gondal (IN)	Polished, High-Quality	Premium	$3,900–$4,050	$3,900–$4,050	Stable	Firm
Gondal (IN)	Low Grade		$3,500	$3,500	Stable	Soft
Beijing (CN)	Mung beans	99.5% Organic	€1.60	€1.59	+0.6%	Firm
Beijing (CN)	Mung beans	3.8 mm up	€1.49	€1.48	+0.7%	Positive
Beijing (CN)	Kidney beans	Small, black, organic	€1.36	€1.35	+0.7%	Stable
Beijing (CN)	Kidney beans	Large, white, organic	€3.35	€3.33	+0.6%	Firm

🌍 Supply & Demand Dynamics

• Steady arrival of green gram (mung beans) in Saurashtra with daily supplies of 35–40 truckloads in key Indian markets.
• Demand from pulse millers, wholesalers, and exporters is robust, underpinning market stability even as supplies gradually increase.
• Bulk of Indian crop supply expected within weeks as harvesting peaks, with current limited arrivals keeping prices steady.
• Global export markets, particularly China and Brazil, show continued strong demand for premium and organic bean varieties.
• Export orders are helping to sustain prices despite harvest pressures; no major supply shock is anticipated barring unforeseen weather issues or sudden shifts in international buying.

📊 Fundamentals & External Drivers

• USDA and local reports project stable or slightly increased acreage for key pulse crops, including beans, reflecting favorable planting conditions in India and China.
• International stocks remain comfortable, but not burdensome. Inventories in China and Brazil are balanced while Indian stocks are expected to rise as more of the crop comes to market.
• Speculator activity has been muted, indicating a more fundamentally-driven price setting environment.
• Export policies remain unchanged; there are no new restrictions or tariffs affecting the pulse trade from major producers.

⛅ Weather Outlook for Major Growing Regions

• India (Saurashtra, Central, and Southern Plains): Monsoon conditions over the past week have been generally favorable, supporting late-stage pod filling for green gram. No adverse rainfall disruption is forecast in the next 7 days, and temperatures are expected to remain within the optimal range for harvesting.
• China (North Plains, Northeast): Stable weather supports harvesting activities, though some localized storms could briefly delay field work. No major yield issues foreseen.
• Brazil (Paraná): Temperatures are near long-term averages and short-term forecasts are mostly dry, supporting final harvest operations and minimizing post-harvest quality risks.

🌐 Global Production & Stock Comparison

Country	2024/25 Output (Est.)	Stocks (Start of August)	Main Export Varieties
India	2.2 mln MT	0.85 mln MT	Green gram, Black gram, Kidney beans
China	1.5 mln MT	0.45 mln MT	Mung beans, Adzuki beans, Kidney beans
Brazil	0.85 mln MT	0.30 mln MT	Kidney beans, Alubia beans
UK	0.37 mln MT	0.10 mln MT	Fava, Broad, Split beans

📌 Trading Outlook & Recommendations

• 🔹 Sellers: Should take advantage of firm prices to advance sales, particularly as peak arrivals may add marginal downward pressure in late harvest weeks.
• 🔹 Exporters: Continue to prioritize fulfillment of current orders, as international buyers will retain a preference for premium, well-sorted beans.
• 🔹 Buyers: Secure quality cargoes now; prices may tick lower on larger arrivals, but stable global demand reduces prospects for major discounts.
• 🔹 Watch: Key supply/demand triggers include harvest pace, global demand shifts (especially from Southeast Asia and the Middle East), and localized weather developments.

📆 3-Day Regional Price Forecast

Market/Exchange	Product	Forecast Range (EUR/MT)	Trend
Rajkot (IN)	Green Gram	$3,650–$3,700	Stable
Gondal (IN)	Green Gram	$3,680–$3,710	Stable
Beijing (CN)	Mung beans (organic)	€1.59–€1.62	Stable to Firm
Beijing (CN)	Mung beans (3.8 mm up)	€1.48–€1.51	Stable to Firm
Beijing (CN)	Kidney beans (organic)	€1.35–€1.38	Stable