Somalia: Pulses Market 2020

Pulses Market Size in Somalia

The revenue of the pulses market in Somalia amounted to $X in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the total market indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, pulses consumption increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Somalia pulses consumption peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Pulses Production in Somalia

In value terms, pulses production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, pulses production continues to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, pulses production attained its peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2018, pulses production growth failed to regain its momentum.

In 2018, the average pulses yield in Somalia stood at X kg per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the pulses yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the pulses yield attained its peak level of X kg per ha. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of the pulses yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

Pulses harvested area in Somalia totaled X ha in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production reached its peak figure in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Somalia

In 2018, the amount of pulses exported from Somalia amounted to X tons, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, pulses exports continue to indicate a pronounced drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pulses exports attained their peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, pulses exports continue to indicate a significant descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, pulses exports reached their peak of $X. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of pulses exports failed to regain its momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. Russia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Australia (X%), the U.S. (X%) and Ukraine (X%). The following exporters - Myanmar (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), France (X tons), Argentina (X tons), China (X tons), Uganda (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from Canada increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Russia (+X%), Lithuania (+X%), Uganda (+X%), Ukraine (+X%), Australia (+X%) and Ethiopia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. The U.S. and Argentina experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (-X%), Myanmar (-X%) and China (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Canada (+X p.p.), Russia (+X p.p.), Australia (+X p.p.), Ukraine (+X p.p.), Lithuania (+X p.p.) and Uganda (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while China and Myanmar saw its share reduced by -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2018, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the largest pulses supplier from Somalia, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Australia, with a X% share.

In Canada, pulses exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the U.S. (+X% per year) and Australia (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the pulses export price in Somalia amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the pulses export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for pulses attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2011 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for pulses failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Somalia

In 2018, the amount of pulses imported into Somalia totaled X tons, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pulses imports continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, pulses imports reached their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pulses imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, the total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, pulses imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, pulses imports reached their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2018, India (X tons) represented the main importer of pulses, creating X% of total imports. China (X tons) took a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Egypt (X%). Bangladesh (X tons), Spain (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Pakistan (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Italy (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Germany (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

Imports into India increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, China (+X%), Germany (+X%), Spain (+X%), the U.S. (+X%), Mexico (+X%), Egypt (+X%), the United Arab Emirates (+X%), Italy (+X%), Pakistan (+X%) and Bangladesh (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2007 to 2018, the share of India, China, Spain, Egypt and the U.S. increased by +X%, +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pulses into Somalia, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

In India, pulses imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China (+X% per year) and Turkey (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the pulses import price in Somalia amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the pulses import price continues to indicate a significant reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Somalia import price peaked at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform