Azerbaijan: Pulses Market Overview 2020

Pulses Market Size in Azerbaijan

The revenue of the pulses market in Azerbaijan amounted to $X in 2018, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, the total market indicated buoyant growth from 2007 to 2018: its value 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 consumption increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the pulses market attained its peak level of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Pulses Production in Azerbaijan

In value terms, pulses production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, pulses production, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, pulses production reached its peak level of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In 2018, the average yield of pulses in Azerbaijan totaled X tonne per ha, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pulses yield continues to indicate a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when yield increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the average pulses yield reached its peak level of X tonne per ha. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of the average pulses 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 2018, approx. X ha of pulses were harvested in Azerbaijan; falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a buoyant expansion from 2007 to 2018: its figure 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 harvested area increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the pulses harvested area reached its peak level of X ha, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Azerbaijan

Pulses exports from Azerbaijan totaled X tonnes in 2018, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, pulses exports continue to indicate a drastic descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, pulses exports reached their peak of X tonnes. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of pulses exports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, pulses exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, pulses exports continue to indicate a drastic reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, pulses exports attained their maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tonnes) was the main destination for pulses exports from Azerbaijan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pulses exports to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tonnes), threefold. Denmark (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (-X% per year) and Denmark (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Turkey was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+X% per year) and Denmark (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average pulses export price amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pulses export price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for pulses reached their peak figure in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Georgia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Georgia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Azerbaijan

In 2018, the pulses imports into Azerbaijan totaled X tonnes, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, pulses imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, pulses imports reached their peak of X tonnes. From 2010 to 2018, the growth of pulses imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulses imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, pulses imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, pulses imports attained their maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tonnes), Turkey (X tonnes) and Kazakhstan (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of pulses imports to Azerbaijan, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Kazakhstan, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pulses suppliers to Azerbaijan were Turkey ($X), Russia ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Kazakhstan 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

In 2018, the average pulses import price amounted to $X per tonne, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the pulses import price continues to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for pulses reached their maximum at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform