MENA: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in MENA

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the MENA's pulses market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Production in MENA

In value terms, pulses production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Turkey (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of pulses production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, pulses production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Egypt (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Turkey was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of pulses in MENA amounted to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% compared with the year before. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the pulses 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.

The pulses harvested area totaled X ha in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pulses Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, approx. X tons of pulses were exported in MENA; increasing by X% on the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 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 near future.

In value terms, pulses exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey was the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Egypt (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Egypt ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, the United Arab Emirates, 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

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, supplies from abroad of pulses increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Total imports indicated resilient growth 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pulses imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Egypt (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Iraq (X%), Algeria (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%). Iran (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Egypt ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Algeria ($X per ton) and Egypt ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform