Canada: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Canada

In 2022, the Canadian pulses market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Pulses Production in Canada

In value terms, pulses production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of pulses in Canada shrank to X tons per ha, dropping by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average pulses 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 total area harvested in terms of pulses production in Canada amounted to X ha, growing by X% on 2021. The harvested area 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the pulses harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2022, overseas shipments of pulses decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a notable expansion 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a prominent expansion 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 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for pulses exports from Canada, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pulses exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Turkey (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Turkey ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest markets for pulses exported from Canada worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pulses export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, pulses export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2022, supplies from abroad of pulses decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pulses imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a remarkable 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, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Canada, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Australia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Australia (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Canada, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Australia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Australia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pulses import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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