U.S.: Pulses Market 2025

Pulses Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. pulses market soared to $X in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated perceptible growth 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. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Pulses Production in the U.S.

In value terms, pulses production expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of pulses in the United States surged to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pulses yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of pulses production in the United States expanded significantly to X ha, with an increase of X% on 2021. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the pulses harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pulses Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, overseas shipments of pulses decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons) were the main destinations of pulses exports from the United States, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ethiopia (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 the United States were Canada ($X), Mexico ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Ethiopia, the Dominican Republic, Spain, the UK, China, Sudan, Peru, Colombia, Yemen and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Ethiopia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($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 Sudan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, supplies from abroad of pulses increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion 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 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, pulses imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated notable growth 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. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest pulses supplier to the United States, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), more than tenfold. India (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 Canada totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Mexico (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, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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 stood at a somewhat 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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