MERCOSUR: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR pulses market rose modestly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, pulses production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Brazil (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of pulses production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, pulses production in Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Argentina (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Peru (X tons), with a X% share.

In Brazil, pulses production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Argentina (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

The average pulses yield stood at X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. 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 stood at X ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the pulses harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Pulses Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, exports of pulses in MERCOSUR reached X tons, with an increase of X% against the year before. Total exports indicated a tangible 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, pulses exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X tons) represented the main exporter of pulses, generating X% of total exports. Brazil (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Peru (X%). Venezuela (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pulses exports from Argentina stood at X%. At the same time, Venezuela (X%), Brazil (X%) and Ecuador (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Venezuela emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Peru experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Brazil (X p.p.) and Venezuela (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Peru (X p.p.) and Argentina (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the largest pulses supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with a X% share.

In Argentina, pulses exports plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Peru ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Pulses Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, purchases abroad of pulses decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Colombia (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Peru (X tons) represented the major importer of pulses in MERCOSUR, achieving X% of total import. Venezuela (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Chile (X%) and Ecuador (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Colombia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Colombia ($X), Brazil ($X) and Peru ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Venezuela, Ecuador and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Ecuador, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($X per ton), while Venezuela ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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