Middle East: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern pulses market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption recorded 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 the Middle East

In value terms, pulses production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Turkey (X tons) remains the largest pulses producing country in the Middle East, comprising approx. 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 held by Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), with a X% share.

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

The average pulses yield rose rapidly to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by X% against 2021. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of pulses production in the Middle East was estimated at X ha, approximately equating the year before. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production reached the maximum at X ha in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Pulses Exports

Exports in the Middle East

For the fourth consecutive year, the Middle East recorded growth in overseas shipments of pulses, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, pulses exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the largest pulses supplying countries in the Middle East were Turkey ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X).

Among the main exporting countries, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%).

Pulses Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, supplies from abroad of pulses increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports posted a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, pulses imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented the main importers of pulses in 2022, finishing at near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Iraq (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. The following importers - Iran (X tons), Yemen (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pulses importing markets in the Middle East were Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Iraq ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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 the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Iraq ($X per ton), while Yemen ($X per ton) and Syrian Arab Republic ($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

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