Guinea-Bissau: Pulses Market 2020

Pulses Market Size in Guinea-Bissau

The revenue of the pulses market in Guinea-Bissau amounted to $X in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, pulses consumption continues to indicate a deep descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Guinea-Bissau pulses consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pulses Production in Guinea-Bissau

In value terms, pulses production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, pulses production continues to indicate a deep deduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, pulses production reached its peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2018, pulses production growth failed to regain its momentum.

Average yield of pulses in Guinea-Bissau stood at X kg per ha in 2018, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pulses yield continues to indicate an abrupt drop. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the pulses yield attained its peak level of X kg per ha. From 2010 to 2018, the growth of the pulses yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, approx. X ha of pulses were harvested in Guinea-Bissau; declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the pulses harvested area continues to indicate a drastic contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. The global pulses harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Guinea-Bissau

In 2018, approx. X tons of pulses were exported from Guinea-Bissau; growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pulses exports continue to indicate extraordinary growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pulses exports attained their maximum in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, pulses exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, pulses exports continue to indicate extraordinary growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, pulses exports reached their maximum in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Canada represented the major exporter of pulses in the world, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2018. It was distantly followed by Russia (X tons), Australia (X tons), the U.S. (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Myanmar (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), France (X tons), Argentina (X tons), China (X tons), Uganda (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to pulses exports from Canada stood at +X%. At the same time, Russia (+X%), Lithuania (+X%), Uganda (+X%), Ukraine (+X%), Australia (+X%) and Ethiopia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. The U.S. and Argentina experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (-X%), Myanmar (-X%) and China (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Canada (+X p.p.), Russia (+X p.p.), Australia (+X p.p.), Ukraine (+X p.p.), Lithuania (+X p.p.) and Uganda (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2018, the share of China (-X p.p.) and Myanmar (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the largest pulses supplier from Guinea-Bissau, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Australia, with a X% share.

In Canada, pulses exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the U.S. (+X% per year) and Australia (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The pulses export price in Guinea-Bissau stood at $X per ton in 2018, flattening at the previous year. In general, the pulses export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Guinea-Bissau export price peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Guinea-Bissau

Pulses imports into Guinea-Bissau amounted to X tons in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pulses imports continue to indicate an extraordinary increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, pulses imports reached their maximum in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, pulses imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, pulses imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, pulses imports attained their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

India represented the largest importer of pulses in the world, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2018. It was distantly followed by China (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports. Bangladesh (X tons), Spain (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Pakistan (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Italy (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Germany (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

Imports into India increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, China (+X%), Germany (+X%), Spain (+X%), the U.S. (+X%), Mexico (+X%), Egypt (+X%), the United Arab Emirates (+X%), Italy (+X%), Pakistan (+X%) and Bangladesh (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of India (+X p.p.), China (+X p.p.), Spain (+X p.p.), Egypt (+X p.p.) and the U.S. (+X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pulses into Guinea-Bissau, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India stood at +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+X% per year) and Turkey (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The pulses import price in Guinea-Bissau stood at $X per ton in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the pulses import price continues to indicate an abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for pulses attained their maximum at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform