Azerbaijan - Pulses - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

Azerbaijan: Pulses Market Overview 2019

Pulses Market Size in Azerbaijan

The revenue of the pulses market in Azerbaijan amounted to $X in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, pulses consumption continues to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the pulses market attained its peak figure level of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Pulses Production in Azerbaijan

Pulses production in Azerbaijan stood at X tonnes in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. In general, pulses production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, when the output figure increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the pulses production attained their peak volume of X tonnes. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the pulses production failed to regain its momentum. Pulses output in Azerbaijan indicated a relatively flat trend pattern, which was largely conditioned by a relatively flat trend pattern of the harvested area and a relatively flat trend pattern in yield figures.

In 2017, average pulses yield in Azerbaijan amounted to X tonne per ha, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, pulses yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015, when yield increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the average pulses yield reached their peak level of X tonne per ha. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the average pulses yield failed to regain its momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2017, pulses harvested area in Azerbaijan stood at X ha, coming up by X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed over the period under review. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The pulses harvested area peaked of X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Azerbaijan

In 2017, exports of pulses from Azerbaijan totaled X tonnes, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, pulses exports continue to indicate an abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012, with an increase of X% year-to-year. The exports peaked of X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, pulses exports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, pulses exports continue to indicate a mild expansion. Over the period under review, the pulses exports reached its maximum level of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Exports by Country

Iran (X tonnes) was the main destination of pulses exports from Azerbaijan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pulses exports to Iran exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tonnes), more than tenfold. Iraq (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Iran amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (-X% per year) and Iraq (X% per year).

In value terms, Iran ($X) remains the key foreign market for pulses exports from Azerbaijan, making up X% of total pulses exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Iraq ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value to Iran totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iraq (X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pulses export price stood at $X per tonne in 2017, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, pulses export price continues to indicate a prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, an increase of X% year-to-year. The export price peaked in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average export prices for the major foreign markets. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Germany ($X per kg), while average price for exports to Iran ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+X% per year), the export prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Azerbaijan

Pulses imports into Azerbaijan amounted to X tonnes in 2017, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, pulses imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, the pulses imports reached their peak volume of X tonnes. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the pulses imports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, pulses imports stood at $X in 2017. In general, pulses imports continue to indicate a strong increase. Over the period under review, the pulses imports attained its peak figure level in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2017, Turkey (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Azerbaijan, accounting for X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second largest supplier, Russia (X tonnes), fivefold. Uzbekistan (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+X% per year) and Uzbekistan (-X% per year).

In value terms, largest pulses suppliers to Azerbaijan were Turkey ($X), Russia ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. India, the United Arab Emirates, Mexico, Tunisia, Bulgaria, Canada, Argentina, Peru and Ethiopia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Peru (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of imports, among the main suppliers over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2017, the average pulses import price amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, pulses import price continues to indicate a remarkable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked of $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest import price was Uzbekistan ($X per tonne), while price for Ethiopia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Mexico (+X% per year), the import prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform