ASEAN: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in ASEAN

In 2022, the ASEAN pulses market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pulses Production in ASEAN

In value terms, pulses production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of pulses production was Myanmar (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, pulses production in Myanmar exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Vietnam (X tons), more than tenfold. Thailand (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Myanmar stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Vietnam (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

The average pulses yield reached X kg per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, recorded a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the 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, the pulses harvested area in ASEAN rose modestly to X ha, picking up by X% on 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production reached the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pulses Exports

Exports in ASEAN

Pulses exports expanded sharply to X tons in 2022, growing by X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports showed a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pulses exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Myanmar prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Thailand (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Myanmar was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pulses exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Thailand experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Myanmar ($X) remains the largest pulses supplier in ASEAN, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Myanmar, pulses exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in ASEAN amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Thailand ($X per ton), while Myanmar totaled $X per ton.

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

Pulses Imports

Imports in ASEAN

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of pulses, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, pulses imports shrank to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a buoyant 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 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Thailand (X tons), comprising an X% share of total imports. Singapore (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Malaysia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Vietnam, 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 ASEAN stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Vietnam ($X per ton) and Singapore ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) and Indonesia ($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 Philippines (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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