Southern Asia: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Southern Asia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the South Asian 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; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pulses Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, pulses production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of pulses production was India (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. It was followed by Pakistan (X tons), with a X% share of total production. The third position in this ranking was taken by Bangladesh (X tons), with a X% share.

In India, pulses production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Pakistan (X% per year) and Bangladesh (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of pulses in Southern Asia expanded slightly to X kg per ha, with an increase of X% against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. 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 Southern Asia reduced to X ha, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Pulses Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of pulses were exported in Southern Asia; with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 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 gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pulses exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw resilient growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

India represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Afghanistan (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports.

Exports from India increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Afghanistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Afghanistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. India (X p.p.) and Afghanistan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest pulses supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Afghanistan ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in India totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Afghanistan amounted to $X per ton.

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

Pulses Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, the amount of pulses imported in Southern Asia dropped to X tons, declining by X% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulses imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a slight expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) represented the key importer of pulses, comprising X% of total imports. Bangladesh (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Pakistan (X%). Sri Lanka (X tons), Nepal (X tons) and Afghanistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pulses in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in India amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Pakistan (X% per year) and Bangladesh (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while Bangladesh ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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