Saudi Arabia: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Saudi Arabia

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in the Saudi pulses market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Pulses consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pulses Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, pulses production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a prominent 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, production increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 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 Saudi Arabia reached X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 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 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of pulses production in Saudi Arabia dropped to X ha, remaining stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The pulses harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, shipments abroad of pulses decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports declined notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons) was the main destination for pulses exports from Saudi Arabia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pulses exports to Kuwait exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Oman (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kuwait totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

In value terms, Kuwait ($X), Oman ($X) and Bahrain ($X) were the largest markets for pulses exported from Saudi Arabia worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Bahrain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average pulses export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, pulses export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 Iraq (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in overseas purchases of pulses, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pulses imports contracted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest pulses supplier to Saudi Arabia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X tons), twofold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Saudi Arabia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pulses import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($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 prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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