Africa: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Africa

The African pulses market reached $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by X%. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pulses Production in Africa

In value terms, pulses production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Nigeria (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons) and Niger (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production. Tanzania, Kenya, Mozambique, Uganda, Malawi, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Burundi, Sudan and Rwanda lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Burundi (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average yield of pulses in Africa amounted to X kg per ha, approximately equating 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pulses yield attained the maximum level at X kg per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the pulses harvested area in Africa dropped modestly to X ha, standing approx. at 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Pulses Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of pulses exported in Africa dropped slightly to X tons, standing approx. at the previous year. Total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In value terms, pulses exports fell to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Malawi (X tons) and Sudan (X tons), together creating a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Madagascar (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Mozambique (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Mozambique ($X) and Tanzania ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Mozambique, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports in Africa

For the third year in a row, Africa recorded growth in purchases abroad of pulses, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons) represented the main importers of pulses in Africa, together amounting to approx. X% of total imports. Algeria (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Kenya (X%), Sudan (X%) and Djibouti (X%). Morocco (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ethiopia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pulses in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Algeria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Ethiopia, with a X% share.

In Egypt, pulses imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Algeria (X% per year) and Ethiopia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Kenya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Djibouti (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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