Broad beans are a vital food source for a large segment of the Egyptian population, especially among middle- and low-income households. In 2023, the area cultivated with broad beans in Egypt reached 246,700 acres, with Fayoum Governorate contributing 3,300 acres, producing 372,500 and 4,818 thousand tons, respectively. The study addresses a critical issue: the growing food gap in broad beans production, which necessitated the import of 1,115 thousand tons in 2023. This research evaluates the indicators of productive and economic efficiency and analyzes the patterns of supply response in the Fayoum sample study. The analysis of food security during the period 2004-2023 revealed a coefficient of 0.392, indicating low levels of food security. The statistical analysis of the production function identified the main factors affecting broad beans production, which are mechanized working hours, application of local fertilizers, and use of irrigation water. The overall elasticity value of 1.503 illustrates the increased returns on a wide scale. Based on these findings, the research recommends: ensuring affordable and accessible production inputs for farmers, setting higher per ton prices for faba beans to enhance producers’ profit margins and encourage expanded cultivation, and implementing effective strategies to rationalize consumption and reduce storage losses to increase overall faba beans.

 Keywords: Food security , supply response