Germany: Pulses Market 2025

Pulses Market Size in Germany

The German pulses market rose significantly to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Pulses Production in Germany

In value terms, pulses production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated buoyant 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Pulses production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of pulses in Germany expanded significantly to X tons per ha in 2022, surging by X% on 2021. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The pulses yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Germany shrank to X ha, with a decrease of X% on the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of pulses, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, pulses exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of pulses exports from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Egypt (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 Germany were the Netherlands ($X), Egypt ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Egypt, 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 average pulses export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average 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 destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Switzerland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Germany

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of pulses decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X%. 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 remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant 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, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 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 the near future.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of pulses imports to Germany, together comprising X% of total imports. Latvia, Russia, France, Turkey, Belgium, Lithuania, Canada, the United States, Italy and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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, the Netherlands ($X), Turkey ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest pulses suppliers to Germany, together comprising X% of total imports. The Czech Republic, Canada, Belgium, Latvia, France, Russia, Italy, the United States, Lithuania and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Latvia, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 average pulses import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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