Europe: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Europe

The Europe pulses market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Pulses Production in Europe

In value terms, pulses production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Russia (X tons) remains the largest pulses producing country in Europe, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, pulses production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, France (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the UK (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Russia totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

In 2022, the average pulses yield in Europe amounted to X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of pulses production in Europe contracted modestly to X ha, remaining stable against the previous year. 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 throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production reached the peak figure 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 Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of pulses were exported in Europe; increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Russia represented the main exporter of pulses in Europe, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. The UK (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by France (X tons), Latvia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. Belgium (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Russia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Latvia (X%), Lithuania (X%), Belgium (X%), the UK (X%) and Ukraine (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Latvia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, France (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Russia (X p.p.), Latvia (X p.p.) and Lithuania (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Ukraine (X p.p.) and France (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the UK (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Pulses Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, pulses imports in Europe stood at X tons, approximately equating the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of pulses imports in 2022 were Italy (X tons), Norway (X tons), Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons), France (X tons) and Latvia (X tons), together recording X% of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Latvia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pulses importing markets in Europe were Italy ($X), the UK ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, France, Germany, Norway, Belgium and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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