Saudi Arabia: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Saudi Arabia

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in the Saudi pulses market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pulses Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, pulses production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a strong 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, production increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pulses in Saudi Arabia stood at X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. 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 only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The pulses yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of pulses production in Saudi Arabia shrank modestly to X ha, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production attained the maximum at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, shipments abroad of pulses decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of pulses exports from Saudi Arabia, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bahrain (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for pulses exported from Saudi Arabia were Bahrain ($X), Kuwait ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Bahrain, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pulses export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Jordan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($X per ton) and Bahrain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Pulses Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in overseas purchases of pulses, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Saudi Arabia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X tons), twofold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Saudi Arabia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pulses import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($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 prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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