Dried beans: kidney beans significantly more expensive

March 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM , Der AUDITOR
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BEIJING. Prices on the markets for Chinese kidney beans are significantly lower than last month. Adzuki beans have also become cheaper, while a different picture is emerging for mung beans.

Black kidney beans

Prices for black kidney beans, which were already relatively high, have once again shot up significantly compared to last month; this applies to both conventional and organic produce. However, local market players also report large price differences depending on the supplier. Farmers only have a small amount of produce left, and some exporters are also struggling as stocks are low. Traders are buying very little new produce and are instead reducing their stocks, with many only buying in response to specific demand. Market experts reckon that price

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