South Africa - Pulses - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Pulses Market Size in South Africa
In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the South African pulses market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. Pulses consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.
Pulses Production in South Africa
In value terms, pulses production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Pulses production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
The average yield of pulses in South Africa expanded to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of X% on the year before. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average pulses 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, approx. X ha of pulses were harvested in South Africa; picking up by X% compared with the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The pulses harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Pulses Exports
Exports from South Africa
Pulses exports from South Africa was estimated at X tons in 2022, growing by X% against 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, pulses exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports by Country
India (X tons), Swaziland (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main destinations of pulses exports from South Africa, together accounting for X% of total exports. Lesotho, China, Taiwan (Chinese), Zimbabwe, South Korea, Mozambique, Angola, the United Arab Emirates and Botswana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, India ($X), Swaziland ($X) and Vietnam ($X) constituted the largest markets for pulses exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Taiwan (Chinese), China, Mozambique, Angola, Botswana, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
Among the main countries of destination, South Korea, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2022, the average pulses export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zimbabwe (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
Pulses Imports
Imports into South Africa
After two years of growth, overseas purchases of pulses decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, pulses imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.
Imports by Country
In 2022, Botswana (X tons) constituted the largest pulses supplier to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from Botswana exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Ukraine (X tons), with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Botswana stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (X% per year) and Ukraine (X% per year).
In value terms, Botswana ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Malawi, with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Botswana amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (X% per year) and Malawi (X% per year).
Import Prices by Country
The average pulses import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
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The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
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- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Area Harvested, 2012–2023
- Yield, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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