Germany: Pulses Market Overview 2020

Pulses Market Size in Germany

The revenue of the pulses market in Germany amounted to $X in 2018, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total market indicated a resilient expansion 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 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pulses market attained its maximum level at $X in 2017, leveling off in the following year.

Pulses Production in Germany

In value terms, pulses production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, the total output indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value 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 production increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Pulses production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average yield of pulses in Germany amounted to X tonne per ha in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pulses yield attained its peak figure level at X tonne per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, 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 2018, the pulses harvested area in Germany amounted to X ha, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pulses harvested area continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Pulses harvested area peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2018, the pulses exports from Germany amounted to X tonnes, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, pulses exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, pulses exports reached their peak of X tonnes. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of pulses exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, pulses exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, pulses exports reached their maximum at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes) and Austria (X tonnes) were the main destinations of pulses exports from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Russia, France, Switzerland, the UK, Poland, Spain, Estonia and South Africa, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Estonia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pulses exported from Germany were the Netherlands ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Austria, Russia, the UK, Belgium, Poland, Switzerland, Spain, Estonia and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main countries of destination, Estonia experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average pulses export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the pulses export price, however, continues to indicate temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

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

Pulses Imports

Imports into Germany

Pulses imports into Germany stood at X tonnes in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pulses imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, pulses imports reached their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pulses imports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, the total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value 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 imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, pulses imports attained their peak figure at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes), the Czech Republic (X tonnes) and Poland (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of pulses imports to Germany, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Canada, Latvia, Luxembourg, Turkey, Russia, Lithuania, the U.S. and Estonia, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Luxembourg (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pulses suppliers to Germany were the Netherlands ($X), Turkey ($X) and Canada ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Poland, the Czech Republic, the U.S., Lithuania, Latvia, Luxembourg, Russia and Estonia, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, among the main suppliers over the last eleven years, 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, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pulses import price continues to indicate a measured descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per tonne), while the price for Luxembourg ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform