Ireland: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Ireland

The Irish pulses market expanded notably to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pulses Production in Ireland

In value terms, pulses production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average pulses yield in Ireland expanded remarkably to X tons per ha, increasing by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield posted temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 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.

The pulses harvested area in Ireland fell to X ha in 2022, shrinking by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. The pulses harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, the amount of pulses exported from Ireland fell notably to X tons, waning by X% against 2021. In general, exports faced a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for pulses exports from Ireland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pulses exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at X%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for pulses exports from Ireland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average pulses export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw temperate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of pulses, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a strong 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. 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 likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest pulses supplier to Ireland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), twofold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest pulses suppliers to Ireland were Canada ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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