Pakistan: Pulses Market 2025

Pulses Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani pulses market soared to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Production in Pakistan

In value terms, pulses production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Pulses production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pulses in Pakistan skyrocketed to X kg per ha in 2022, increasing by X% against the year before. Overall, the yield indicated tangible growth 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 yield decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of pulses were harvested in Pakistan; increasing by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X%. The pulses harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Pakistan

After five years of decline, shipments abroad of pulses increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pulses exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a noticeable increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for pulses exports from Pakistan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Sri Lanka (X tons), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled X%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pulses exports from Pakistan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sri Lanka ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average pulses export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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 export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sri Lanka stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sri Lanka (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, approx. X tons of pulses were imported into Pakistan; which is down by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pulses imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main suppliers of pulses imports to Pakistan, with a combined X% share of total imports. Myanmar, Tanzania, Afghanistan, Sudan and Ethiopia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Australia ($X), Canada ($X) and Russia ($X) appeared to be the largest pulses suppliers to Pakistan, with a combined X% share of total imports. Myanmar, Tanzania, Afghanistan, Sudan and Ethiopia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Tanzania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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