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Pulses Prices in the United States

U.S. Pulses Export Price per Ton in July 2022

In July 2022, the pulses price per ton amounted to $995.5 (FOB, US), rising by 2.2% against the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2022 when the average export price increased by 7.6% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $1.1K per ton in March 2022; however, from April 2022 to July 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In July 2022, the country with the highest price was Italy ($1.2K per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($542.0 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 August 2022, the product with the highest price was broad beans and horse beans (dry) ($1.4K per ton), while the average price for exports of pulses, nes ($762.8 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: dry peas (+1.4%), while the prices for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.

U.S. Pulses Exports

In August 2022, overseas shipments of pulses were finally on the rise to reach 72K tons after two months of decline. Overall, total exports indicated prominent growth from January 2022 to August 2022: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +5.5% over the last seven-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2022 figures, exports decreased by -16.6% against May 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when exports increased by 26% m-o-m.

In value terms, pulses exports surged to $70M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from January 2022 to August 2022: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +5.1% over the last seven months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2022 figures, exports decreased by -19.5% against May 2022 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 27% against the previous month.

U.S. Pulses Exports by Type

Beans (dry) (28K tons), peas (dry) (22K tons) and lentils (16K tons) were the main products of pulses exports from the United States, with a combined 92% share of total exports. Chick peas, pulses, nes and broad beans and horse beans (dry) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.4%.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the biggest increases were in broad bean and horse bean (with a CAGR of +50.6%), while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the most traded types of pulses in the United States were beans (dry) ($32M), peas (dry) ($18M) and lentils ($14M), together comprising 92% of total exports. These products were followed by chick peas, pulses, nes and broad beans and horse beans (dry), which together accounted for a further 8%.

Broad bean and horse bean, with a CAGR of +38.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main product categories 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, with a combined 39% share 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 comprising 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, the largest markets for pulses exported from the United States were Mexico ($9.9M), Canada ($7.5M) and the Dominican Republic ($5.1M), with a combined 38% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Ethiopia, Italy, Spain, Yemen, the United Arab Emirates, the UK, Peru, Cameroon, China and the Philippines, which together accounted for a further 35%.

Among the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +36.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

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United States

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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
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The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
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5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
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8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
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, 2012–2023
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
25. Yield, 2012–2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023