SADC: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in SADC

The SADC pulses market stood at $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, 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 failed to regain momentum.

Pulses Production in SADC

In value terms, pulses production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Tanzania (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and Malawi (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola, Madagascar and Zambia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

The average pulses yield reached X kg per ha in 2022, surging by X% against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of pulses in SADC reduced to X ha, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. 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 SADC

For the fifth consecutive year, SADC recorded growth in overseas shipments of pulses, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pulses exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) dominates exports structure, together generating X% of total exports. Malawi (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Madagascar (X%). South Africa (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest pulses supplying countries in SADC were Mozambique ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Malawi ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Mozambique, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malawi (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Pulses Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, overseas purchases of pulses decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) represented the largest importer of pulses, creating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Angola (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Mauritius (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Madagascar (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) - each recorded an X% share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Madagascar (X%), Swaziland (X%) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Madagascar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Mauritius experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Zimbabwe (X%) and Angola (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.), Madagascar (X p.p.), Swaziland (X p.p.) and Mauritius (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Angola (X p.p.) and South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest pulses importing markets in SADC were South Africa ($X), Angola ($X) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 SADC amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) and Angola ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) and Madagascar ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform