South Africa: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in South Africa

In 2022, the South African 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 deep downturn. Pulses consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Production in South Africa

In value terms, pulses production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Pulses production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pulses in South Africa reached X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average pulses 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.

The pulses harvested area in South Africa amounted to X ha in 2022, growing by X% against 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pulses Exports

Exports from South Africa

Pulses exports from South Africa expanded significantly to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports showed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons), Swaziland (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main destinations of pulses exports from South Africa, together comprising X% of total exports. Lesotho, China, Taiwan (Chinese), Zimbabwe, South Korea, Mozambique, Angola, the United Arab Emirates and Botswana lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for pulses exported from South Africa were India ($X), Swaziland ($X) and Vietnam ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Taiwan (Chinese), China, Mozambique, Angola, Botswana, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, South Korea, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average pulses export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zimbabwe (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pulses Imports

Imports into South Africa

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of pulses decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Botswana (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to South Africa, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from Botswana exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), threefold. Ukraine (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Botswana amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (X% per year) and Ukraine (X% per year).

In value terms, Botswana ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Malawi, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Botswana totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (X% per year) and Malawi (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pulses import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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