Statistical analysis of pulses harvests and their use in the Ukrainian market

The study aimed to assess the state of production of pulses and their use in the Ukrainian market. To achieve this goal, the production, yields, sown areas, export dynamics, and structure of the use of pulses such as beans, soybeans, and peas in 2015-2023 were analysed. The study determined that the production of exports and consumption of pulses in Ukraine from 2015 to 2023 shows significant changes in the industry. Production and area under pulses declined significantly from 2015 to 2022 but began to recover in 2023. The dynamics of pulse yields in the period from 2015 to 2023 are marked by fluctuations. Pea yields ranged from 22.4 cwt/ha in 2015 to 31.3 cwt/ha in 2016, with a further decline to 18.2 cwt/ha in 2018, before recovering to 25.7 cwt/ha in 2023. Bean yields increased from 13.5 cwt/ha in 2015 to 16.3 cwt/ha in 2023, while soybean yields increased from 18.4 cwt/ha in 2015 to 25.8 cwt/ha in 2023. In addition, the structure of pulses used in 2015-2023 also changed: the share of consumption in the food industry decreased from 35 to 27%, while the share of livestock increased from 40 to 48%. The share of the industry remained stable at 25%. The results obtained indicate the need to develop and support the production of legumes in Ukraine, as well as to optimise the structure of their use