U.S. - Pulses - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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U.S. - Pulses - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Sep 30, 2022

Pulses Price in America Peaks at $996 per Ton

U.S. Pulses Export Price per Ton July 2022

In July 2022, the pulses price per ton amounted to $996, surging by 2.2% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in February 2022 when the average export price increased by 7.6% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $1,087 per ton in March 2022; however, from April 2022 to July 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Italy ($1,174 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($542 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ethiopia (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Pulses Export Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major types of exported product. In July 2022, the product with the highest price was beans (dry) ($1,147 per ton), while the average price for exports of pulses, nes ($671 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: chick peas (+2.0%), while the prices for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.

U.S. Pulses Exports

In July 2022, overseas shipments of pulses decreased by -22.7% to 59K tons, falling for the second month in a row after three months of growth. In general, total exports indicated a measured increase from January 2022 to July 2022: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +2.9% over the last six months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on July 2022 figures, exports decreased by -31.9% against May 2022 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 when exports increased by 26% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 86K tons in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to July 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports contracted notably to $58M (IndexBox estimates) in July 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated temperate growth from January 2022 to July 2022: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +2.8% over the last six-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on July 2022 figures, exports decreased by -33.0% against May 2022 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 27% against the previous month. The exports peaked at $87M in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to July 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

U.S. Pulses Exports by Type

Beans (dry) (25K tons), peas (dry) (18K tons) and lentils (9.7K tons) were the main products of pulses exports from the United States, with a combined 90% share of total exports. Chick peas and pulses, nes lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.6%.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the major product types, was attained by pulses, nes (with a CAGR of +22.7%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, beans (dry) ($29M), peas (dry) ($15M) and lentils ($9.1M) constituted the most exported types of pulses from the United States worldwide, with a combined 91% share of total exports. These products were followed by chick peas and pulses, nes, which together accounted for a further 9.4%.

Among the main product categories, pulses, nes, with a CAGR of +19.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Pulses Exports by Country

Mexico (8.7K tons), Canada (8.3K tons) and Ethiopia (5.7K tons) were the main destinations of pulses exports from the United States, together comprising 39% of total exports. The Dominican Republic, Spain, Italy, Yemen, China, the UK, the United Arab Emirates, Peru, the Philippines and Cameroon lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +39.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($9.9M), Canada ($7.5M) and the Dominican Republic ($5.1M) were the largest markets for pulses exported from the United States worldwide, together accounting for 38% of total exports. Ethiopia, Italy, Spain, Yemen, the United Arab Emirates, the UK, Peru, Cameroon, China and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

Among the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +36.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the pulses market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 203 - Bambara beans
  • FCL 176 - Beans, dry
  • FCL 181 - Broad beans, dry
  • FCL 191 - Chick-peas, dry
  • FCL 195 - Cow peas, dry
  • FCL 201 - Lentils, dry
  • FCL 187 - Peas, dry
  • FCL 197 - Pigeon peas
  • FCL 211 - Pulses nes

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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