Middle East: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern pulses market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Production in the Middle East

In value terms, pulses production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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 held by Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In 2022, the average pulses yield in the Middle East stood at X tons per ha, growing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, saw a mild decline. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the 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.

The pulses harvested area totaled X ha in 2022, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Pulses Exports

Exports in the Middle East

For the fourth year in a row, the Middle East recorded growth in shipments abroad of pulses, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, pulses exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) represented the main exporter of pulses, constituting X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports.

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%).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%).

Pulses Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, overseas purchases 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 resilient increase 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pulses imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a prominent increase 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main importers of pulses in the Middle East, together resulting at approx. X% of total imports. Iraq (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Iran (X tons), Yemen (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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 Iraq ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. 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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Iraq ($X per ton), while Yemen ($X per ton) and Syrian Arab Republic ($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.

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