South-Eastern Asia: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian pulses market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a abrupt downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, pulses production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Myanmar (X tons) remains the largest pulses producing country in South-Eastern Asia, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, pulses production in Myanmar exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Vietnam (X tons), more than tenfold. Thailand (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Myanmar, pulses production plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

The average pulses yield amounted to X kg per ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021. In general, the yield, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the 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.

In 2022, the pulses harvested area in South-Eastern Asia amounted to X ha, with an increase of X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pulses Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of pulses increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pulses exports expanded to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Myanmar prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Thailand (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Myanmar was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pulses exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Thailand experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Myanmar increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Myanmar ($X) remains the largest pulses supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Myanmar was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while Myanmar stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (X%).

Pulses Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of pulses increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulses imports reduced to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient increase 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Thailand (X tons), creating an X% share of total imports. Singapore (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Malaysia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Philippines, Thailand and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Thailand, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Vietnam ($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 Philippines (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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