Africa: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Africa

The African pulses market reached $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pulses Production in Africa

In value terms, pulses production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Nigeria (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons) and Niger (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Tanzania, Kenya, Mozambique, Uganda, Malawi, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Burundi, Sudan and Rwanda lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In 2022, the average pulses yield in Africa totaled X kg per ha, approximately equating 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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 pulses harvested area in Africa reduced to X ha, approximately mirroring 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Pulses Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of pulses decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Total exports indicated a prominent 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 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In value terms, pulses exports shrank to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion 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, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) were the main exporters of pulses in 2022, recording near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Malawi (X tons) and Sudan (X tons), together creating a X% share of total exports. Madagascar (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Mozambique (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pulses supplying countries in Africa were Egypt ($X), Mozambique ($X) and Tanzania ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Pulses Imports

Imports in Africa

Pulses imports soared to X tons in 2022, surging by X% compared with the year before. The total import volume 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, pulses imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons) represented the key importers of pulses in 2022, finishing at approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Algeria (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Kenya (X%), Sudan (X%) and Djibouti (X%). Morocco (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Ethiopia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pulses in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Algeria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Ethiopia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Egypt was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Algeria (X% per year) and Ethiopia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure 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 importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Kenya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Djibouti (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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