In 2023, Italy led European pulses imports with a 16.42 thousand metric tons share, showing a 3.51% increase. Spain and the United Kingdom followed with 10.9 and 10.49 thousand metric tons respectively, witnessing minimal to moderate growth. Norway and Germany both imported around 10.31 thousand metric tons. Notable growth was marked by Latvia with an 18.14% increase, while Belgium recorded a significant decline of 6.21%. Smaller markets like Luxembourg and Bosnia and Herzegovina showed promising growth percentages, despite lower volumes overall.
Future trends to watch for in European pulses imports include potential growth in emerging markets like Latvia and Luxembourg due to agricultural advancements. Conversely, the decline in countries such as Sweden and Ireland could indicate shifts in consumption or production policies. The general increase in imports suggests an expanding market influenced by dietary trends favoring plant-based proteins.
Top countries in Pulses Imports Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 16.42 | 2023 | +0.094% | +3.51% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 10.9 | 2023 | -1.26% | +1.05% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 10.49 | 2023 | +2.05% | +3.88% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 10.31 | 2023 | +6.97% | +4.45% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 10.31 | 2023 | +6% | +0.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 7.33 | 2023 | +5.83% | +4.72% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 6.59 | 2023 | +0.85% | +4.66% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 5.45 | 2023 | -1.45% | -6.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 4.54 | 2023 | +15.22% | +18.14% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 3.04 | 2023 | +9.8% | +3.29% | View data |
