China: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in China

The Chinese pulses market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong 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, consumption increased by X% against 2013 indices. Pulses consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Pulses Production in China

In value terms, pulses production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a modest 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, production decreased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pulses in China declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against 2021. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average pulses yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of pulses were harvested in China; remaining constant against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The pulses harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pulses Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, pulses exports from China fell to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the previous year. In general, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons) was the main destination for pulses exports from China, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pulses exports to Japan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Korea (X tons), twofold. Myanmar (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Japan amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and Myanmar (X% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) remains the key foreign market for pulses exports from China, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Japan was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pulses export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated buoyant growth 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Myanmar ($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 the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, the amount of pulses imported into China dropped slightly to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulses imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to China, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Myanmar (X tons), twofold. 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 Canada amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Myanmar (X% per year) and Australia (X% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X), Myanmar ($X) and Australia ($X) were the largest pulses suppliers to China, with a combined X% share of total imports. Uzbekistan and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pulses import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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