Black Bean Production by State 2026
Black Bean Production (CWT)
State | Black Bean Production 2025 (CWT)↓ | |
|---|---|---|
 | Michigan | 3.5M |
 | Minnesota | 2.2M |
 | North Dakota | 1.1M |
 | Washington | 178K |
 | Idaho | 112K |
 | United States | 7M |
- CWT is an abbreviation for hundredweight, a unit of measurement equivalent to 100 pounds in the US (the “short hundredweight”, or “cental”) and 112 pounds (a “long hundredweight”) in the UK. CWT is typically used to price agricultural or industrial goods (particularly raw materials) such as fruits and vegetables, grains, steel, and livestock.
Black bean production in the United States is largely concentrated in the Midwest and Great Plains regions, where the climate and soil conditions are well-suited for the crop. Leading black bean-producing states include Michigan, North Dakota and Minnesota. These states have a combination of fertile soil, adequate rainfall, and a favorable growing season that supports the cultivation of black beans. Black beans, along with other types of dry beans, are an important crop for these states, as they provide a valuable source of protein and nutrients and are used in a variety of culinary applications.
In terms of global black bean production, the United States is a significant producer, but it falls behind countries such as Brazil, India, and China, which have larger agricultural areas dedicated to bean cultivation. These countries not only grow black beans but also various other types of beans, contributing significantly to the international market. The United States, while not the largest producer, still plays an important role in the global black bean market, supplying domestic demand and exporting to other countries.
