Belgium: Pulses Market 2022

Pulses Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian pulses market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a prominent expansion. Pulses consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Pulses Production in Belgium

In value terms, pulses production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Pulses production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of pulses in Belgium soared to X tons per ha, increasing by X% on 2020 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the yield attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The pulses harvested area in Belgium expanded markedly to X ha in 2021, increasing by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. The pulses harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Belgium

After five years of growth, shipments abroad of pulses decreased by -X% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, pulses exports expanded slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for pulses exports from Belgium, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pulses exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for pulses exported from Belgium worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

France, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Germany (-X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Belgium

Pulses imports into Belgium reduced modestly to X tons in 2021, which is down by -X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, pulses imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from France amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+X% per year) and Canada (+X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Belgium, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from France totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+X% per year) and Russia (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pulses import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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