Europe: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Europe

The Europe pulses market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a prominent 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 2016 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Pulses Production in Europe

In value terms, pulses production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a remarkable 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 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Russia (X tons) remains the largest pulses producing country in Europe, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, pulses production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, France (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a X% share.

In Russia, pulses production increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: France (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of pulses in Europe soared to X tons per ha, growing by X% on the previous year. The yield indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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 yield increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, the yield reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. 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 Europe reduced slightly to X ha, remaining constant against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production attained the maximum at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of pulses increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, pulses exports soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a resilient 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, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Russia prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. The UK (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by France (X tons) and Latvia (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Ukraine (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Poland (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from Russia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Latvia (X%), Lithuania (X%), Poland (X%), Belgium (X%), Germany (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), the Netherlands (X%), the UK (X%) and Ukraine (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Latvia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, France (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Russia (X p.p.), Latvia (X p.p.) and Lithuania (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the UK, Ukraine and France saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest pulses supplier in Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Russia ($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 Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of pulses were imported in Europe; stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a pronounced expansion 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pulses imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Norway (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons), France (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022.

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

In value terms, the largest pulses importing markets in Europe were Italy ($X), the UK ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. The Netherlands, France, Germany, Norway, Belgium and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Latvia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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