Austria: Pulses Market Overview 2020

Pulses Market Size in Austria

The revenue of the pulses market in Austria amounted to $X in 2018, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pulses consumption continues to indicate a measured decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the pulses market reached its peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of the pulses market remained at a lower figure.

Pulses Production in Austria

In value terms, pulses production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, pulses production continues to indicate a measured downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, pulses production attained its peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2018, pulses production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2018, the average pulses yield in Austria amounted to X tonne per ha, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, the pulses yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the average pulses yield reached its peak level of X tonne per ha. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of the average pulses yield remained 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 2018, the total area harvested in terms of pulses production in Austria amounted to X ha, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pulses harvested area continues to indicate an abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production reached its peak figure at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, harvested area failed to regain its momentum.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2018, the pulses exports from Austria totaled X tonnes, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, pulses exports continue to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, pulses exports reached their maximum at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, pulses exports continue to indicate remarkable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, pulses exports reached their peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tonnes) was the main destination for pulses exports from Austria, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pulses exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tonnes), fourfold. Germany (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to India totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pulses exports from Austria, comprising X% of total pulses exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and Switzerland (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pulses export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, pulses export price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for pulses attained their maximum at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2018, the pulses imports into Austria totaled X tonnes, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, pulses imports continue to indicate a significant drop. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, pulses imports reached their peak of X tonnes. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of pulses imports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, pulses imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, pulses imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), Russia (X tonnes) and Lithuania (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of pulses imports to Austria, together comprising X% of total imports. Slovenia, Hungary, Latvia, the Czech Republic, Ukraine and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovenia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Russia ($X) and Turkey ($X) were the largest pulses suppliers to Austria, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Lithuania, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, Latvia and Slovenia, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main suppliers, Slovenia experienced the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average pulses import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price indicated resilient growth from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, pulses import price increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per tonne), while the price for Slovenia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform