Estonia: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Estonia

The Estonian pulses market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Pulses Production in Estonia

In value terms, pulses production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pulses in Estonia dropped modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average pulses yield remained at a 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, the total area harvested in terms of pulses production in Estonia totaled X ha, almost unchanged from the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Estonia

In 2022, shipments abroad of pulses decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons) was the main destination for pulses exports from Estonia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pulses exports to Norway exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with an X% share.

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

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the key foreign market for pulses exports from Estonia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Norway stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pulses export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Lithuania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Estonia

In 2022, purchases abroad of pulses decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pulses imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Latvia (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of pulses imports to Estonia, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Germany, Ukraine, Denmark and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Latvia ($X), Lithuania ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest pulses suppliers to Estonia, together comprising X% of total imports.

France, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average pulses import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform