United Kingdom - Pulses - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingUK Sees a 6% Increase in Imported Pulses to Reach $23M in November 2023.
United Kingdom Pulses Imports
In November 2023, imports of pulses into the UK reduced to 20K tons, stabilizing at the previous month. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in May 2023 when imports increased by 19% m-o-m. As a result, imports reached the peak of 25K tons. From June 2023 to November 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, pulses imports totaled $23M (IndexBox estimates) in November 2023. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in May 2023 when imports increased by 42% m-o-m. As a result, imports attained the peak of $30M. From June 2023 to November 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Pulses in United Kingdom (million USD) | ||||||||||||
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| Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | |
| Canada | 12.1 | 9.7 | 10.0 | 7.3 | 8.8 | 8.9 | 10.1 | 9.2 | 7.6 | 6.8 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 9.7 |
| India | 1.9 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 4.1 | 2.5 | 5.6 | 4.3 | 2.7 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 3.0 | 3.3 |
| Turkey | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 5.1 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Argentina | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.9 |
| Australia | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.7 | < 0.1 |
| Others | 6.2 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 7.6 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 10.0 | 6.2 | 7.0 | 8.1 | 6.8 | 6.6 | 7.6 |
| Total | 23.7 | 19.5 | 22.0 | 20.5 | 24.5 | 21.1 | 29.9 | 26.0 | 19.6 | 22.0 | 21.5 | 21.5 | 22.9 |
Imports by Country
In November 2023, Canada (8K tons) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to the UK, accounting for a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (2.6K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (1.1K tons), with a 5.6% share.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Canada totaled -2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: India (+3.9% per month) and Turkey (-3.7% per month).
In value terms, Canada ($9.7M) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to the UK, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($3.3M), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 5.6% share.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from Canada amounted to -1.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: India (+4.9% per month) and Turkey (-3.8% per month).
Imports by Type
In November 2023, beans (dry) (9.7K tons) constituted the largest type of pulses supplied to the UK, with a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, beans (dry) exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, lentils (3.9K tons), twofold. Chick peas (3.7K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 19% share.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of beans (dry) was relatively modest. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: lentils (+0.8% per month) and chick peas (-0.1% per month).
In value terms, beans (dry) ($12M) constituted the largest type of pulses supplied to the UK, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by lentils ($5M), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by chick peas, with a 17% share.
Import Prices by Country
In November 2023, the pulses price stood at $1,157 per ton (CIF, United Kingdom), surging by 7.9% against the previous month. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2023 an increase of 19% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $1,232 per ton in January 2023; afterwards, it flattened through to November 2023.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Argentina ($1,384 per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($485 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the pulses market in the UK. 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
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Type
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Type, 2024
- Exports and Growth, by Type
- Export Prices and Growth, by Type
- Production Volume and Growth
- Yield and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
