United Kingdom Fava Beans Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product (Whole Fava Beans, Fava Bean Flour, Fava Bean Protein Isolate, Fava Bean Protein Concentrate, and Others), By Application (Human Nutrition, and Animal Feed), and United Kingdom Fava Beans Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Fava Beans Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Fava Beans Market Size was Estimated at USD 0.20 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 2.42% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom Fava Beans Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 0.26 Million by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The United Kingdom Fava Beans Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 0.26 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 2.42% from 2025 to 2035. Some of the key drivers driving the market are the growing prevalence of obesity, diabetes, and hypertension; public awareness of the nutritional value of fava beans; and the global embrace of vegetarianism and veganism.

Market Overview

Legumes like fava beans are cultivated for their tasty seeds, which are found inside big pods. Another name for them is broad beans. For thousands of years, they have been prized for their nutritional benefits, which include high levels of protein, fiber, vitamins (including folate and vitamin K), and minerals (such as iron and manganese). The huge, flat, elongated seeds of fava beans, scientifically known as Vicia faba, are encased in thick, leathery pods, which are a type of legume. They are supplemented with vital nutrients like iron, potassium, magnesium, dietary fiber, protein, and vitamins like folate and vitamin K. Additionally, they include antioxidants like polyphenols and flavonoids, which lower the risk of chronic diseases and fight oxidative stress. In addition to promoting blood sugar regulation and digestive health, their fiber content lowers cholesterol and maintains normal blood pressure, which benefits cardiovascular health. maintain bone health and ward against osteoporosis. They are used to give meals a distinctive nutty flavor in a variety of culinary preparations, such as soups, stews, and salads.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom fava beans market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom fava beans market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom fava beans market.

Driving Factors

The market for United Kingdom fava beans is boosted by the demand due to the increased prevalence of diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Additionally, the growth of the industry is being bolstered by the opening of more hotels, restaurants, and cafés as well as the use of fava beans in a variety of foods and drinks. Additionally, food producers are constantly broadening their product line by adding fava beans to innovative and intriguing goods like fava-based pasta, chips, and snacks in an effort to appeal to a larger market. Further, the market expansion is being aided by the simple accessibility of fava bean-infused products via internet distribution channels. In addition, continuous research into the breeding, processing, and cultivation of fava beans is producing higher crop yields and higher-quality products, which is bolstering market expansion.

Restraining Factors

However, the ignorance can impede market growth since prospective consumers might choose more recognizable protein sources or legumes. The market for fava beans would be hampered by significant concerns over fava bean cultivation and climate change.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom fava beans market share is classified into product, and application.

• The fava bean flour segment accounted for the highest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom fava beans market is segmented by product into whole fava beans, fava bean flour, fava bean protein isolate, fava bean protein concentrate, and others. Among these, the fava bean flour segment held the highest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The high protein, fiber, and mineral content of fava bean flour makes it a popular choice for consumers looking to incorporate wholesome items into their diets. Growing awareness of the nutritional advantages of fava beans, including their capacity to improve overall health and lower blood pressure, is driving the demand for fava bean flour in a range of culinary applications.

• The human nutrition segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom fava beans market is divided by application into human nutrition, and animal feed. Among these, the human nutrition segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is because of their high protein content, which provides a full complement of necessary amino acids that are frequently difficult to obtain from plant-based meals. This feature appeals greatly to vegetarians and vegans who need to ensure they get adequate protein without using animal products. Two amino acids that support muscle growth and repair are leucine and lysine.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom fava beans market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Hodmedod Ltd
• Sunburst Snacks
• Chapel House Farm
• Pennine Cropshare
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In November 2024, German ingredient giant Döhler partnered with UK startup Nukoko to scale up whats being called the worlds first cocoa-free bean-to-bar chocolate, made from fava beans. Nukoko uses a patent-pending fermentation process that mimics traditional cocoa fermentation, transforming fava beans into a chocolate-like product with similar taste and texture.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom fava beans market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom fava beans Market, By Product

• Whole Fava Beans
• Fava Bean Flour
• Fava Bean Protein Isolate
• Fava Bean Protein Concentrate
• Others

United Kingdom fava beans Market, By Application

• Human Nutrition
• Animal Feed