EU: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in the EU

The EU pulses market totaled $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted prominent growth. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Pulses Production in the EU

In value terms, pulses production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were France (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Spain (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Germany, Poland, Latvia, Italy, Greece, Denmark, Romania, Estonia and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In 2022, the average yield of pulses in the European Union rose notably to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the 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 the European Union shrank to X ha, reducing by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Pulses Exports

Exports in the EU

Pulses exports dropped to X tons in 2022, shrinking by X% on the year before. In general, exports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports totaled $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a buoyant 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 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons), Latvia (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) represented the key exporter of pulses in the European Union, making up X% of total export. Belgium (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Poland (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. Denmark (X tons), Estonia (X tons), Romania (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest pulses supplying countries in the European Union were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Latvia, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, Spain, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Denmark, Estonia and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Latvia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Pulses Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, imports of pulses in the European Union dropped to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. Total imports indicated perceptible growth 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, imports decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated pronounced growth 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 increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons), France (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) were the largest importers of pulses, together constituting X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Germany, Belgium and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Latvia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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