Ireland: Pulses Market 2022

Pulses Market Size in Ireland

In 2021, the Irish pulses market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. Pulses consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pulses Production in Ireland

In value terms, pulses production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of pulses in Ireland reduced markedly to X tons per ha, dropping by -X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the average pulses yield remained 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.

The pulses harvested area in Ireland expanded sharply to X ha in 2021, increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Ireland

For the third consecutive year, Ireland recorded decline in shipments abroad of pulses, which decreased by -X% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pulses exports declined sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for pulses exports from Ireland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Philippines (X tons), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK was relatively modest.

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for pulses exports from Ireland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Philippines ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK totaled -X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average pulses export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (-X%).

Pulses Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, overseas purchases of pulses decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulses imports fell to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of pulses imports to Ireland, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Turkey, the Netherlands, France, Myanmar and India, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pulses suppliers to Ireland were Canada ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average pulses import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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