Dried shelled cow peas market in Europe

Earlier Report Observations

The European market for dried shelled cow peas displayed considerable volatility over the 2018–2023 period. Starting from a high of 39 199 t in 2018, the market volume contracted sharply the following year before recovering somewhat in 2020.

Domestic production remained relatively stable throughout, ranging between 23 300 t and 23 700 t annually. Consequently, the fluctuations in total market size were primarily driven by changes in trade. Imports fell markedly from 16 864 t in 2018 to 10 448 t in 2019, a key driver of that year's market contraction. While imports recovered in subsequent years, they did not return to the 2018 level, and varying export volumes added further volatility.

The market reached another peak of 36 340 t in 2022, largely due to a surge in imports to 14 244 t. However, this was followed by a drop to 31 315 t in 2023 as imports fell again and exports increased. Overall, the market trended downward from its 2018 level, ending the period 20% smaller.

Production dried shelled cow peas in Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of dried shelled cow peas, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried shelled cow peas, 2017-2020

Europe's production of dried shelled cow peas has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 23 326 tonnes, showing only a slight fluctuation compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 9.9%, with an average annual decline of 3.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Europe in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports dried shelled cow peas from Europe

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited significant volatility during these years. Import levels varied considerably, with a 1.7-fold difference between the peak in 2019 and the low in 2018. In 2020, Europe's cross-border shipments of dried shelled cow peas totaled 1 177 tonnes, marking a 39.2% decrease from 2019. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 128 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 1 935 tonnes. The most substantial increase occurred in 2019, rising by 71.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Europe in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Pakistan, Cabo Verde, and Sri Lanka were the largest buyers of dried shelled cow peas from Europe, accounting for 7.0%, 3.3%, and 2.8% of exports in kind, respectively. However, their combined contribution was limited to 13.0% of total exports, reflecting a highly diversified country structure.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Europe in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Europe's exports of dried shelled cow peas amounted to 1 770 thousand US dollars, showing a significant decline of 18.1% compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 339 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 2 162 thousand US dollars. The largest decrease occurred in 2018, falling by 25.0%, and the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 61.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Europe in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The partner structure for exports in value terms remained fragmented from 2017 to 2020. Pakistan, Cabo Verde, and the United States were the top partners, accounting for 9.2%, 6.6%, and 4.0% of exports in value terms, respectively. Together, they represented only 19.7% of total flows, with no single country achieving a dominant share.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Europe in value, 2017-2020

Imports dried shelled cow peas to Europe

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Europe's imports of dried shelled cow peas totaled 11 039 tonnes, representing a 5.7% increase compared to 2019. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 10 448 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 16 864 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 38.0%, and the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 51.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Europe in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Madagascar, Brazil, and Peru were the largest contributors to Europe's imports in kind, accounting for 26.7%, 20.0%, and 11.5% of imports, respectively. Together, they made up 58.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Europe in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Europe imported a total of 12 450 thousand US dollars worth of dried shelled cow peas, marking a robust increase of 24.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 19.5%, equating to an average annual rate of 6.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 10 025 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 15 293 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 34.5%, and the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 46.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Europe in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Madagascar, Peru, and Brazil led the ranking of suppliers of dried shelled cow peas to Europe in value terms, accounting for 27.6%, 14.6%, and 14.1% of imports, respectively. Their combined share reached 56.3% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Europe in value, 2017-2020