U.S.: Pulses Market 2022

Pulses Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. pulses market was estimated at $X in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pulses Production in the U.S.

In value terms, pulses production contracted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced 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 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average pulses yield in the United States fell to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -X% compared with the year before. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pulses yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2020, and then declined in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of pulses production in the United States expanded modestly to X ha, surging by X% against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the pulses harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pulses Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of pulses, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pulses exports shrank to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of pulses exports from the United States, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Ethiopia, Italy, Pakistan, the Dominican Republic, Spain, Yemen, Peru, the UK, Colombia and the Philippines, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Yemen (with a CAGR of +X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pulses exported from the United States were Mexico ($X), Canada ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Dominican Republic, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Spain, China, Peru, Yemen, the UK, Colombia and the Philippines, which together accounted for a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pulses export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Dominican Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of pulses, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, pulses imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to the United States, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), more than tenfold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (+X% per year) and India (-X% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to the United States, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-X% per year) and Mexico (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pulses import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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