Australia: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Australia

The Australian pulses market declined sharply to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a mild expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Production in Australia

In value terms, pulses production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Pulses production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average pulses yield in Australia fell modestly to X tons per ha, shrinking by X% on the year before. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average pulses yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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 total area harvested in terms of pulses production in Australia totaled X ha, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the total harvested area indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, pulses harvested area decreased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. The pulses harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Pulses Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, overseas shipments of pulses increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bangladesh (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) were the main destinations of pulses exports from Australia, together comprising X% of total exports. India, China, the United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (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 Australia were Bangladesh ($X), Egypt ($X) and India ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Pakistan, China, the United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Pulses Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, the amount of pulses imported into Australia rose remarkably to X tons, increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pulses imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Myanmar (X tons) were the main suppliers of pulses imports to Australia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the United States ($X), Canada ($X) and Myanmar ($X) appeared to be the largest pulses suppliers to Australia, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Myanmar, 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

In 2022, the average pulses import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up 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 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for Myanmar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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