Chinese Bean FOB Prices Edge Higher as Kidney Beans Lead Gains

Chinese bean FOB prices in Beijing firm modestly in late September, led by dark red and organic kidney beans, while large white kidneys and mung beans also edge higher. Adzuki beans remain supported, with only small day‑to‑day moves. A seasonally soft point for black kidneys appears to be passing, with upside risk as new‑crop volumes approach the market in October. Chinese dry bean markets sit in a typical late‑September shoulder period: exporters finalize old‑crop sales while watching new‑crop weather and global pulse trade flows. Recent analysis of China’s dry bean market points to structurally tighter exportable supplies, particularly for red kidney and mung beans, even as domestic demand trends higher over the long term.  In Beijing, the short‑term weather outlook is seasonally warm and humid with scattered thundershowers but no major harvest disruption signal for the coming three days. 

Prices

FOB Beijing bean quotations in EUR on 24 September 2026 move mostly higher versus mid‑September, with the sharpest gains in red kidney segments:

• Dark red kidney beans show the strongest week‑on‑week gains, consistent with reports of seasonally tight export‑quality supply and a low point in black kidney prices in August–September. 
• Mung beans edge higher but remain below early‑month levels, in line with commentary that organic and higher‑quality lots attract increasing attention from buyers. 
• Adzuki beans are broadly stable to slightly firmer, reflecting that sales of the current crop are already well advanced. 

Supply & Demand Drivers

Chinese dry bean supply remains structurally tighter than in the past decade, after years of reduced kidney and mung bean acreage and a shift toward higher‑value crops. Earlier analysis this month pointed to very limited export‑quality red kidney availability, fueling price increases, while adzuki beans remained comparatively better supplied. 

On the demand side, nearby export interest from Asia and parts of Europe is steady, supported by firm global pulse trade and resilient Chinese foreign trade volumes.  Brazil’s larger 2026 bean export program, including strong mung bean shipments, adds competition in some destinations but does not fully offset China’s quality advantages and long‑standing relationships in markets such as Japan, South Korea and India. 

Weather & Crop Context (Region: CN)

For Beijing over 24–26 September, forecasts indicate mostly cloudy, warm and humid conditions with highs in the mid‑20s °C and scattered thundershowers, particularly today and on Saturday.  These conditions are typical for late September and do not suggest immediate harvest losses for remaining pulses around North China Plain.

Seasonal guidance from China’s climate authorities for September points to near‑normal to slightly above‑normal temperatures in many northern production areas, with localized heavier rainfall episodes but no nationwide anomaly for pulses.  Given that much of the dry bean crop is nearing or past physiological maturity, short‑term weather is a secondary driver versus existing stock levels and export demand.

Short‑Term Outlook & Trading Ideas

• Kidney beans (red & black, CN FOB Beijing): With seasonal lows in black kidneys typically reached by August–September and new‑crop volumes expected from October onward,  current slight price strength may extend. Importers needing Q4 coverage should consider layering in purchases over the next 2–3 weeks rather than waiting for potential new‑crop discounts.
• Mung beans (CN FOB Beijing): Prices have firmed versus mid‑September but remain sensitive to quality and organic premiums. Given structurally tighter Chinese exportable supply and competition from Brazilian origins,  buyers can use any short‑lived dips as opportunities to secure high‑spec lots.
• Adzuki beans (CN FOB Beijing): With sales already well progressed and only marginal recent price gains, nearby downside appears limited. End‑users with flexible specifications may still negotiate on size or purity rather than on outright price.

3‑Day Directional Price Indication (Region: CN)

• FOB Beijing mung beans (organic & conventional): Sideways to slightly firmer over the next three days, with stable demand and no weather shock expected.
• FOB Beijing kidney beans (red & black): Mild upward bias as exporters test higher offers on tightening high‑quality stocks and seasonal support.
• FOB Beijing adzuki beans: Largely steady; existing sales and balanced availability limit both downside and sharp upside in the very near term.