MENA: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in MENA

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the MENA's pulses market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Production in MENA

In value terms, pulses production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of pulses production was Turkey (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, pulses production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Egypt (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Turkey was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

The average pulses yield expanded modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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 pulses harvested area in MENA reached X ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Pulses Exports

Exports in MENA

For the fourth year in a row, MENA recorded growth in overseas shipments of pulses, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pulses exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the largest exporter of pulses in MENA, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Egypt (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pulses supplying countries in MENA were Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Egypt ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Pulses Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, supplies from abroad of pulses increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Total imports indicated a prominent 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 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pulses imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a strong 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Egypt (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Iraq (X%), Algeria (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%). Iran (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Egypt ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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 MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Algeria ($X per ton) and Egypt ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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