Canadian Black Beans, Bulk Supply from Canada
Canadian Black Beans (black turtle beans) are valued for their deep colour, firm skin, and reliable performance in commercial canning and ready meals. Bennett’s Beans supplies black beans through contracted growers, with export-ready preparation coordinated through vetted partners—aligned to buyer specifications, destination requirements, and agreed shipment terms.
• Contract-backed supply through contracted growers.
• Specs aligned to buyer needs (moisture • purity • defects, as agreed per lot)
• Shipment coordination: FOB / CFR / CIF (as applicable)

Nutritional Benefits of Canadian Black Beans
Black beans are a well-known plant-based ingredient used in a wide range of food programs. They are valued for their protein and fibre content and for holding their shape during cooking and retort processing. Nutritional values vary by crop year, origin, and serving size.
• Protein: 22 g • Dietary Fibre: 15 g • Folate (B9): 444 µg (>100 % DV) • Iron: 5 mg (28 % DV) • Magnesium: 171 mg (41 % DV)
Their earthy-sweet flavour and firm skin hold up during canning, pressure-cooking and extrusion—making them ideal for burritos, seasoned snacks, salads and gluten-free flours.
Black beans are often called black turtle beans.
Bennett’s Beans is not a single farm. Supply is secured through contracted growers, with export-ready preparation coordinated through vetted partners based on buyer specifications and destination requirements.
Specifications are confirmed per lot and aligned to buyer requirements. Typical export targets may include moisture up to 14% and purity 99%+ (as agreed), with defect tolerances and sizing confirmed at quotation.
Typical MOQ is FCL container. Packaging options can include 25 kg / 50 kg bags and 1-ton food-grade totes, depending on buyer requirements.
Terms such as FOB, CFR, or CIF can be quoted as applicable, depending on destination and booking availability.
Black beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are commonly traded under HS Code 071333 in many markets. Final classification can vary by destination—confirm with your customs broker.
Global Demand & Canadian Black Bean Market
Canada harvests more than 100 000 MT of black beans per year (StatsCan 2023), ranking among the top three exporters worldwide. Stable Prairie yields, glyphosate-free production and strict CFIA grading have positioned Canada as the supplier-of-choice for canners and snack manufacturers in Latin America, Europe and the Middle East.
• Mexico: 34 % of total exports
• Spain: 18 %
• Italy: 10 %
• UAE / GCC: 9 %
• Chile & Peru: 7 %
Source: Statistics Canada Pulse Market Report 2023

The Role of Canadian Black Bean Exporters
Canadian exporters bridge the gap between Prairie farms and processors worldwide—handling quality control, documentation and door-to-port logistics so buyers receive Grade 1, SGS-certified black beans on time and in spec.
• Quality & SGS inspection – moisture, purity, microbiology
• Export documentation – phytosanitary, COO, Fumigation cert
• Incoterms & freight – FOB Vancouver, CFR / CIF main ports
• Customs clearance support – HS Code 071333 & HS rebate forms
• After-sale QC – lot tracking & COA archive for 24 months
Partner with Bennett’s Beans Export Desk to secure forward contracts and spot loads
backed by CFIA-accredited facilities and a 98 % on-time shipment record.