Malta: Pulses Market 2020

Pulses Market Size in Malta

The revenue of the pulses market in Malta amounted to $X in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, pulses consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the pulses market reached its peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of the pulses market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Production in Malta

In value terms, pulses production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, the total output indicated a tangible expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value decreased 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 decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, pulses production reached its peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2018, pulses production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average yield of pulses in Malta amounted to X ton per ha in 2018, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the pulses yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the average pulses yield reached its peak level of X ton per ha. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of the average pulses yield failed to regain its momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

Pulses harvested area in Malta amounted to X ha in 2018, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the pulses harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production reached its peak figure at X ha in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Malta

In 2018, approx. X tons of pulses were exported from Malta; reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pulses exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, pulses exports attained their peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of pulses exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, pulses exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, pulses exports reached their peak of $X. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of pulses exports remained at a lower figure.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Malta

In 2018, the imports of pulses into Malta totaled X tons, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, pulses imports continue to indicate an abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, pulses imports attained their peak of X tons. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of pulses imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, pulses imports continue to indicate a measured decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, pulses imports attained their peak of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of pulses imports failed to regain its momentum.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform