Italy: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Italy

The Italian pulses market stood at $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated strong 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, consumption increased by X% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Pulses Production in Italy

In value terms, pulses production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 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.

In 2022, the average yield of pulses in Italy expanded sharply to X tons per ha, picking up by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The pulses yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the 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 Italy dropped modestly to X ha in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a resilient expansion 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 harvested area increased by X% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The pulses harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, shipments abroad of pulses decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total export volume 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 appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated prominent 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, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of pulses exports from Italy, with a combined X% share of total exports. Austria, Spain, Hungary, Romania, Sweden, Belgium, Slovenia, Switzerland, Croatia and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for pulses exported from Italy worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Austria, Slovenia, Spain, Romania, Sweden, Hungary, Switzerland, Croatia, Belgium and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

The average pulses export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

Pulses Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, purchases abroad of pulses decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, pulses imports totaled $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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Italy, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), twofold. The United States (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 Russia amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest pulses suppliers to Italy were Canada ($X), the United States ($X) and Argentina ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Russia, Turkey, China, France, Ukraine, Ethiopia, the UK, Germany and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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