Austria: Pulses Market 2022

Pulses Market Size in Austria

The Austrian pulses market contracted remarkably to $X in 2021, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Pulses Production in Austria

In value terms, pulses production contracted sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In 2021, the average pulses yield in Austria fell to X tons per ha, waning by -X% compared with 2020. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The pulses yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, 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 2021, the harvested area of pulses in Austria was estimated at X ha, surging by X% on 2020. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The pulses harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2021, shipments abroad of pulses increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pulses exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of pulses exports from Austria, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, France, Hungary, Romania, Russia, the UK, Slovakia and Slovenia, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the UK (with a CAGR of +X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for pulses exported from Austria worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Hungary, France, Slovakia, Slovenia, Russia, Romania and the UK, which together accounted for a further X the main countries of destination, the UK, 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 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, pulses export price increased by +X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, supplies from abroad of pulses increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pulses imports rose significantly to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest pulses supplier to Austria, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X tons), threefold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+X% per year) and Italy (+X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Austria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pulses import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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