South Africa - Pulses - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Pulses Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
- Pulses Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
- Pulses Imports in South Africa
- Pulses Exports in South Africa
Pulses Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average pulses import price amounted to $847 per ton, picking up by 5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 20%. The import price peaked at $1,008 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($1,359 per ton), while the price for Mozambique ($494 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Pulses Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
The average pulses export price stood at $1,188 per ton in 2022, rising by 6.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $1,417 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($2,228 per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($581 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 (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
Pulses Imports in South Africa
In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of pulses, when their volume decreased by -23.7% to 53K tons. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 34% against the previous year.
In value terms, pulses imports plummeted to $45M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +18.1% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +64.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 60% against the previous year.
| Import of Pulses in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Botswana | 8.2 | 9.7 | 10.9 | 14.1 | 19.8% |
| Canada | 3.8 | 5.8 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 13.1% |
| Ukraine | 1.0 | 2.2 | 3.2 | 2.5 | 35.7% |
| Malawi | 0.6 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 60.9% |
| Poland | 1.1 | 0.7 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 27.9% |
| Australia | 0.6 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 41.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 63.0% |
| United Arab Emirates | 1.4 | 1.8 | 3.8 | 1.3 | -2.4% |
| Argentina | 0.9 | 0.7 | 5.6 | 1.3 | 13.0% |
| Tanzania | 0.6 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 26.0% |
| Ethiopia | 2.6 | 1.4 | 3.3 | 1.1 | -24.9% |
| Mozambique | N/A | 0.4 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 50.0% |
| Djibouti | 0.1 | N/A | 0.6 | 0.8 | 100.0% |
| Others | 6.1 | 16.9 | 14.2 | 8.5 | 11.7% |
| Total | 27.4 | 43.8 | 56.0 | 45.0 | 18.0% |
Top Suppliers of Pulses to South Africa in 2022:
- Botswana (19.5K tons)
- Canada (5.6K tons)
- Ukraine (3.9K tons)
- Malawi (3.6K tons)
- Australia (2.0K tons)
- Mozambique (1.8K tons)
- Argentina (1.8K tons)
- Poland (1.7K tons)
- Turkey (1.5K tons)
- United Arab Emirates (1.3K tons)
- Ethiopia (1.3K tons)
- Tanzania (1.2K tons)
- Djibouti (1.0K tons)
Pulses Exports in South Africa
In 2022, pulses exports from South Africa reached 32K tons, surging by 5.8% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 17%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 43K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, pulses exports expanded remarkably to $37M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 26%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $40M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
| Export of Pulses in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| India | 4.2 | 4.9 | 7.1 | 6.9 | 18.0% |
| Swaziland | 5.7 | 6.5 | 7.8 | 6.5 | 4.5% |
| Vietnam | 4.9 | 3.8 | 5.0 | 4.2 | -5.0% |
| Lesotho | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 3.1 | -11.7% |
| Zimbabwe | 2.2 | 5.3 | 1.0 | 2.9 | 9.6% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 0.4 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 2.5 | 84.2% |
| China | N/A | 2.9 | 0.9 | 2.5 | -7.2% |
| Mozambique | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.1 | -2.9% |
| Angola | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 108.0% |
| Botswana | 1.9 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.9 | -22.0% |
| United Arab Emirates | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.6 | -20.6% |
| South Korea | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.6 | 0% |
| Bangladesh | 2.2 | 0.2 | N/A | N/A | -90.9% |
| Others | 3.6 | 4.9 | 3.3 | 4.9 | 10.8% |
| Total | 32.0 | 40.4 | 33.4 | 37.5 | 5.4% |
Top Export Markets for Pulses from South Africa in 2022:
- India (6.6K tons)
- Swaziland (5.5K tons)
- Vietnam (4.2K tons)
- Lesotho (2.4K tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (2.3K tons)
- China (2.3K tons)
- Zimbabwe (1.3K tons)
- South Korea (1.1K tons)
- Mozambique (0.8K tons)
- Angola (0.6K tons)
- United Arab Emirates (0.6K tons)
- Botswana (0.6K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the pulses market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 203 - Bambara beans
- FCL 176 - Beans, dry
- FCL 181 - Broad beans, dry
- FCL 191 - Chick-peas, dry
- FCL 195 - Cow peas, dry
- FCL 201 - Lentils, dry
- FCL 187 - Peas, dry
- FCL 197 - Pigeon peas
- FCL 211 - Pulses nes
Country coverage:
- South Africa
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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7. PRODUCTION
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- PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Area Harvested, 2012–2023
- Yield, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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