Adzuki Beans

Adzuki beans are small red legumes harvested as dried seeds and traded as a bulk dried pulse.

Prices, specifications and international trade for adzuki beans under HS 071332.

Adzuki Beans Price

$1,311USD/t

Published reference · Jul 1, 2026

Adzuki Beans Historical Unit Values

Adzuki beans is quoted in USD/t at CHN. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.

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Adzuki Beans Exports and Imports

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Kyrgyzstan led reported adzuki beans exports in 2025, at $34.7M.

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Adzuki Beans Specifications and Quality

Adzuki beans grading factors include Pure grain rate, Moisture content, and Impurities.

Grading Factors

Quality assessment for adzuki beans considers Pure grain rate, Moisture content, and Impurities.

  • Pure grain rate

    Measures the proportion of intact beans; higher rates indicate fewer impurities and better market value.

  • Moisture content

    Indicates water level in the beans; lower moisture reduces risk of mold and extends storage life.

  • Impurities

    Quantifies foreign material and broken kernels; buyers prefer low impurity levels for clean processing.

Common Defects

Recorded defects for adzuki beans include Insect infestation and Mold/fungal growth.

  • Insect infestation

    Beetles and larvae can enter pods or dried beans during harvest and storage, causing physical damage and loss.

  • Mold/fungal growth

    High moisture or warm storage can promote fungal development, reducing seed viability and safety.

Adzuki Beans Facts and HS Code

Adzuki beans belongs to pulses within grains, oilseeds, oils and feed. Its customs classification covers HS 071332.

Adzuki Beans HS Code

Also known asadzuki bean, azuki, small red bean
Scientific nameVigna angularis
Product typeRaw
FormDried
Position in the chainPrimary
CategoryPulses — Grains, oilseeds, oils and feed
HS codes071332
Quoted inUSD/t
Reference locationCHN

Production & Handling

Processing steps for adzuki beans include Harvesting, Drying, Shelling.

Production and Storage

PerishabilityLow
Temperature regimeAmbient
Production methodsFarmed
Processing steps
  1. Harvesting
  2. Drying
  3. Shelling
  4. Cleaning/Winnowing
  5. Sorting

Uses & Risks

Adzuki beans is used in Whole seed consumption, Meat extenders, and Confectionery fillings.

End Uses

  • Whole seed consumption

    Used directly in traditional East Asian dishes and soups where the whole bean is cooked.

  • Meat extenders

    Ground or milled beans are added to processed meats to increase protein content.

  • Confectionery fillings

    Sweetened adzuki paste is used in pastries, cakes, and desserts.

  • Bean sprouts

    Germinated beans are sold as sprouts for fresh consumption.

Uses and Related Commodities

Downstream industriesFood processing, Meat processing, Confectionery

Sourcing risks

RiskMitigation
Bacterial blight
DiseaseMedium

Bacterial blight can affect adzuki bean plants, reducing yield and seed quality.

Use resistant varieties and apply appropriate field management practices.
Insect infestation
PestMedium

Beetles and larvae can infest beans during field harvest and storage, causing loss of quality.

Implement timely drying, cleaning, and store beans in sealed containers to limit pest entry.