Legume Growing in China - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
Beijing, China
Last Updated: May 2024
0114Revenue
$25.2bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$X.Xbn
Employees
5m
Businesses
2m
Wages
$X.Xbn
Legume Growing in China industry analysis
China is the largest legume-consuming country in the world. Legumes such as soy are the main input in commonly used domestic cooking oils and bean products. China is the fourth largest producer of legumes in the world, with 127 billion square meters of planting area in 2022. Revenue for the Legume Growing industry is expected to rise at an annualized 7.7% over the five years through 2023, to $25.2 billion. This trend includes anticipated growth of 7.2% in the current year.As legumes are not high-yielding crops and large quantities of imports have lowered domestic legume prices, many farmers have reduced their legume planting areas in favor of more profitable crops, such as corn. Legume imports have increased from $43.5 billion in 2013 to an estimated $66.6 billion in 2023. Imports are expected to account for 73.4% of domestic demand in 2023.Revenue for the Legume Growing industry in China is anticipate to grow slowly over the next five years due to ongoing fierce import competition and decreasing legume planting areas. Industry revenue is forecast to increase at an annualized 6.3% over the five years through 2028, to $34.2 billion. Imports are projected to rise at an annualized 6.5% over the same period, to satisfy 73.5% of domestic demand in 2028.
Trends and Insights
- China is the fourth largest producer of legumes in the world. It has an estimated 127.0 billion square meters of planting area in 2023.
- Soybeans are the largest product segment of the industry. They are expected to account for 77.5% of total industry output in 2023.
- The Legume Growing industry in China is mainly concentrated in eight provinces. This includes Heilongjiang, Inner Mongolia, Anhui, Yunnan, Sichuan, Henan, Jiangsu and Jilin.
- Production cost control is a basis of competition among farmers. The Legume Growing industry in China is strongly affected by the weather, plant disease and insect pests.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 7.7 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $25.2bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Legume planting area and output has been growing
- An estimated 2.0 million legume growing enterprises operate in the industry, employing about 5.1 million people, most of which are small farm owners growing a variety of crops with only small areas dedicated to legumes.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Demand for the industry products will keep growing in the coming years
- Market demand for soybean oil, tofu, bean curd products and soy sauce are forecast to grow steadily over the next five years, which will contribute to increasing domestic demand for legumes.
Biggest companies in the Legume Growing in China
| Company | Market Share (%)
2023 | Revenue ($short_0)
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There are no companies that hold a large enough market share in the Legume Growing in China industry for IBISWorld to include in this product.
Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Soybeans, Broad beans and Mung beans. Soybeans is the largest segment of the Legume Growing in China.
Trends and Insights
Soybeans are the largest product segment of the industry
- Soybeans are expected to account for 77.5% of total industry output in 2023 as it is the main input in soybean cooking oil and other popular bean products in China.
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Competitors
- Fruit and Nut Growing in China
Complementors
- Cotton Growing in China
- Tobacco Growing in China
International industries
- Soybean Farming in the US
- Soybean Farming in Canada
- Grain Growing in Australia
- Grain Growing in New Zealand
- Cereals, Leguminous Crops & Oilseed Growing in the UK
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The Legume Growing industry in China grows soybeans, peas, green beans and other types of legumes.
What's included in this industry?
SoybeansBroad beansMung beansPeasCompanies
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YIELDPESTICIDEGENETICALLY MODIFIEDMUPerformance
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Analyst insights
China is the fourth largest producer of legumes in the world. It has an estimated 127.0 billion square meters of planting area in 2023.
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
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Analyst insight
Soybeans are the largest product segment of the industry. They are expected to account for 77.5% of total industry output in 2023.
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
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Analyst insights
The Legume Growing industry in China is mainly concentrated in eight provinces. This includes Heilongjiang, Inner Mongolia, Anhui, Yunnan, Sichuan, Henan, Jiangsu and Jilin.
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Asia Pacific, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
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Analyst insights
Production cost control is a basis of competition among farmers. The Legume Growing industry in China is strongly affected by the weather, plant disease and insect pests.
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Most of the industry activities are operated by households. This is due to the specific nature of legume growing.
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
Detailed analysis
External Environment
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Analyst insights
The Legume Growing industry exhibits low revenue volatility. Industry revenue volatility typically results from fluctuations in weather conditions, legume prices and output.
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
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Analyst insights
Purchases and wages are the largest two expenses items for Legume Growing industry. They jointly account for over 50% of industry revenue.
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Legume Growing industry in China in 2024?
The market size of the Legume Growing industry in China is $25.2bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Legume Growing in China industry in 2024?
There are 2m businesses in the Legume Growing industry in China, which has declined at a CAGR of 7.7 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Legume Growing industry in China grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Legume Growing industry in China has been growing at a CAGR of 7.7 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Legume Growing industry in China over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Legume Growing industry in China is expected to grow.
What does the Legume Growing in China include?
Soybeans and Broad beans are part of the Legume Growing industry.
How competitive is the Legume Growing industry in China?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Legume Growing industry in China.
