Key Market Indicators
New Zealand's pulses production is projected to decline significantly over the next five years. By 2028, the country's output is expected to drop to approximately 10,000 metric tons, down from 15,000 metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual decrease of 6.4%. Since 1966, New Zealand's pulses supply has been on a downward trend, falling at an average rate of 5.4% per year. As of 2023, New Zealand ranked 112th globally in pulses production. Portugal has overtaken New Zealand, matching its 2023 production figure of 15,000 metric tons. Leading the global rankings, Myanmar, Canada, and China hold the second, third, and fourth positions respectively.
