GCC: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in GCC

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the GCC pulses market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The total consumption indicated a perceptible 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. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Pulses Production in GCC

In value terms, pulses production fell sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Saudi Arabia (X tons) remains the largest pulses producing country in GCC, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, pulses production in Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), threefold.

In Saudi Arabia, pulses production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Kuwait (X% per year).

In 2022, the average pulses yield in GCC fell significantly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% against 2021. In general, the yield showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. 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 GCC contracted modestly to X ha, standing approx. at the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Pulses Exports

Exports in GCC

For the fourth year in a row, GCC recorded growth in shipments abroad of pulses, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, pulses exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of pulses, namely the United Arab Emirates, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pulses exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) also remains the largest pulses supplier in GCC.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to X% per year.

Pulses Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2022, the amount of pulses imported in GCC rose slightly to X tons, surging by X% on 2021 figures. Total imports indicated a buoyant expansion 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 increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, pulses imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the main importer of pulses in GCC, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), comprising a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Qatar (X tons), Oman (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pulses imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Bahrain (X%), Oman (X%), Qatar (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Kuwait (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) and Kuwait (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pulses in GCC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Oman, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 Kuwait ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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