Democratic Republic of the Congo: Pulses Market 2020

Pulses Market Size in Democratic Republic of the Congo

The revenue of the pulses market in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X in 2018, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, pulses consumption, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the pulses market attained its peak figure level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pulses Production in Democratic Republic of the Congo

In value terms, pulses production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, pulses production, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, pulses production attained its maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Average yield of pulses in Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled X kg per ha in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pulses yield attained its peak figure level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, approx. X ha of pulses were harvested in Democratic Republic of the Congo; going down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a mild increase from 2007 to 2018: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, pulses harvested area decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when harvested area increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production reached its peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo

In 2018, approx. X tons of pulses were exported from Democratic Republic of the Congo; going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, pulses exports continue to indicate a drastic drop. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Democratic Republic of the Congo exports peaked at X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, pulses exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, pulses exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, pulses exports reached their maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada represented the key exporter of pulses in the world, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2018. Russia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Australia (X tons), the U.S. (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons). All these countries together occupied near X% share of total exports. Myanmar (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), France (X tons), Argentina (X tons), China (X tons), Uganda (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Exports from Canada increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Russia (+X%), Lithuania (+X%), Uganda (+X%), Ukraine (+X%), Australia (+X%) and Ethiopia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. The U.S. and Argentina experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (-X%), Myanmar (-X%) and China (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Canada (+X p.p.), Russia (+X p.p.), Australia (+X p.p.), Ukraine (+X p.p.), Lithuania (+X p.p.) and Uganda (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2018, the share of China (-X p.p.) and Myanmar (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the largest pulses supplier from Democratic Republic of the Congo, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Australia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Canada stood at +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the U.S. (+X% per year) and Australia (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the pulses export price in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X per ton, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the pulses export price, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for pulses attained their peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Democratic Republic of the Congo

In 2018, the pulses imports into Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled X tons, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, pulses imports continue to indicate an abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, pulses imports attained their peak of X tons. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of pulses imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, pulses imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, pulses imports attained their peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, India (X tons) was the largest importer of pulses, making up X% of total imports. China (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Egypt (X%). Bangladesh (X tons), Spain (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Pakistan (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Italy (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Germany (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to pulses imports into India stood at +X%. At the same time, China (+X%), Germany (+X%), Spain (+X%), the U.S. (+X%), Mexico (+X%), Egypt (+X%), the United Arab Emirates (+X%), Italy (+X%), Pakistan (+X%) and Bangladesh (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of India (+X p.p.), China (+X p.p.), Spain (+X p.p.), Egypt (+X p.p.) and the U.S. (+X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pulses into Democratic Republic of the Congo, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

In India, pulses imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+X% per year) and Turkey (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The pulses import price in Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at $X per ton in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pulses import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for pulses attained their maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform