Dried shelled cow peas market in Southern Europe

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for dried shelled cow peas in Southern Europe showed notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After starting at 33 142 т in 2018, it dropped to 28 573 т in 2019, then gradually recovered to 33 255 т by 2022 before declining again to 29 570 т in 2023.

Domestic production remained relatively stable throughout the period, ranging from 23 326 т to 23 651 т. The market movements were primarily driven by changes in import volumes, which fell sharply from 10 238 т in 2018 to 5 716 т in 2019, then recovered to over 10 000 т in 2022 before decreasing again.

In 2024, import volumes rose to 8 309 т, indicating a resurgence in demand. This aligns with broader trends such as the growing consumer preference for sustainable and plant-based foods, which has expanded the use of dried peas in snacks, soups, and meat alternatives across Europe.

Production dried shelled cow peas in Southern 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

Southern Europe's production of dried shelled cow peas has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output remained virtually unchanged from 2019 at 23 326 tonnes. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 9.9%, which translates to an annualized decline of 3.4%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Southern Europe's production of dried shelled cow peas has declined for the second consecutive year in value terms. In 2020, the output was valued at 26 497 thousand US dollars, showing a modest drop of 5.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 3.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 29 482 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 15.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Southern Europe in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports dried shelled cow peas from Southern Europe

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Southern Europe's exports of dried shelled cow peas increased in 2020. Exports reached 752 tonnes, reflecting a dramatic improvement of 47.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 12.1%, with an annualized rate of 3.9%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 510 tonnes, following the largest decline of 16.6% in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Pakistan, Cabo Verde, and Sri Lanka remained the main buyers of dried shelled cow peas from Southern Europe in terms of volume. Pakistan accounted for 31.3% of exports, Cabo Verde for 14.8%, and Sri Lanka for 12.6%, collectively forming 58.7% of total exports.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Southern Europe's export value of dried shelled cow peas reached 854 thousand US dollars, representing a steep gain of 39.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 29.2%, with an annualized growth rate of 8.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 614 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 12.7%.

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

An analysis of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 shows a broad distribution across many markets. Pakistan accounted for 22.9% of exports, Cabo Verde for 16.3%, and the United States for 8.6%, together making up 47.9% of total flows. The remaining 52.1% was distributed among other trading partners.

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

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

Imports dried shelled cow peas to Southern Europe

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Southern Europe imported approximately 6 107 tonnes of dried shelled cow peas, reflecting a modest gain of 6.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 20.9%, equating to an annualized decline of 7.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 5 716 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 10 238 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 44.2%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 32.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil, Madagascar, and Peru were the principal sources for imports of dried shelled cow peas in terms of volume. Brazil accounted for 34.7% of imports, Madagascar for 33.5%, and Peru for 14.0%, jointly accounting for 82.2% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Southern Europe's import value of dried shelled cow peas came to 6 363 thousand US dollars, indicating a solid increase of 24.4% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 2.4%, with an annualized decline of 0.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 5 116 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 8 215 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 37.7%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 26.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Madagascar, Brazil, and Peru together accounted for 79.0% of total imports in value terms, remaining the main destinations for dried shelled cow peas to Southern Europe. Madagascar contributed 35.1%, Brazil 25.7%, and Peru 18.2%.

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

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