Ethiopia: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian pulses market rose remarkably to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Pulses consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Pulses Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, pulses production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average pulses yield in Ethiopia shrank to X tons per ha, flattening at the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average pulses yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The pulses harvested area in Ethiopia fell slightly to X ha in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, shipments abroad of pulses was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, saw a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X tons), India (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) were the main destinations of pulses exports from Ethiopia, with a combined X% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, Sudan, Italy, Indonesia, Yemen, Turkey, Belgium, Vietnam, Singapore and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for pulses exported from Ethiopia were India ($X), Pakistan ($X) and Indonesia ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average pulses export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($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 Singapore (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, purchases abroad of pulses increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, pulses imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), India (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main suppliers of pulses imports to Ethiopia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of X.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pulses suppliers to Ethiopia were the United States ($X), India ($X) and Ukraine ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of X.9%, saw the highest growth rate of 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, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform