Eastern Europe: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European pulses market rose rapidly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Pulses Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, pulses production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Russia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of pulses production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, pulses production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Lithuania (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Ukraine (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Russia amounted to X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Lithuania (X% per year) and Ukraine (X% per year).

The average pulses yield declined to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by X% on the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of pulses were harvested in Eastern Europe; surging by X% compared with the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Pulses Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of pulses decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports rose notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Latvia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Ukraine (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. The Czech Republic (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Estonia (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pulses exports from Russia stood at X%. At the same time, Latvia (X%), Estonia (X%), Lithuania (X%), Poland (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and Ukraine (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Latvia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Poland increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest pulses supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Latvia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a X% share.

In Russia, pulses exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Latvia (X% per year) and Ukraine (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of pulses were imported in Eastern Europe; rising by X% against the year before. In general, imports recorded a strong increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pulses imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a strong expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Latvia was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), Russia (X tons), Romania (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports.

Latvia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pulses imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Poland (X%), Hungary (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Russia (X%) and Romania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Bulgaria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Latvia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Hungary (X p.p.), the Czech Republic (X p.p.), Russia (X p.p.), Romania (X p.p.) and Bulgaria (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest pulses importing markets in Eastern Europe were Latvia ($X), Russia ($X) and Hungary ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Latvia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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