Greece: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Greece

The Greek pulses market totaled $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a buoyant expansion. Pulses consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Pulses Production in Greece

In value terms, pulses production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pulses in Greece soared to X tons per ha in 2022, rising by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, the yield showed perceptible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average pulses yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the pulses harvested area in Greece reduced remarkably to X ha, with a decrease of X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Greece

Pulses exports from Greece surged to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a tangible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons) was the main destination for pulses exports from Greece, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pulses exports to Bulgaria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cyprus (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bulgaria was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cyprus (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pulses exports from Greece, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cyprus ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bulgaria totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cyprus (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pulses export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Pulses Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, approx. X tons of pulses were imported into Greece; growing by X% against the previous year. The total import volume 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 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, pulses imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated measured 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. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest pulses supplier to Greece, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), threefold. Mexico (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest pulses suppliers to Greece were Canada ($X), China ($X) and Mexico ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. The United States, Argentina, Egypt, Turkey and Madagascar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Egypt, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

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 continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($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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