Dried shelled cow peas market in Trinidad and Tobago

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2022, the market volume for dried shelled cow peas in Trinidad and Tobago expanded gradually from 517.3 t to 529.6 t. This steady growth was underpinned by the government's ongoing economic diversification initiatives, which prioritized non-energy sectors including agriculture, thereby fostering local production and demand. The market demonstrated resilience in 2019 amid moderate economic growth and political stability, while the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 prompted supply chain adaptations and a shift towards e-commerce that helped maintain availability. Post-pandemic recovery in 2021, coupled with evolving consumer preferences towards healthier, locally sourced plant-based proteins, further stimulated consumption.

The market witnessed a sharp upturn in 2023, with volume jumping to 599.6 t, a 13.2% increase from the previous year. This surge was primarily attributable to the first substantial imports of dried shelled cow peas, which reached 67.6 t, as domestic production held stable at 531.9 t. The influx of imports responded to heightened consumer demand, driven by rising public sector wages and labor market stability that bolstered private spending. Concurrent government policies supporting agricultural sustainability and environmental compliance continued to shape the market's framework.

Production dried shelled cow peas in Trinidad and Tobago

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

Trinidad and Tobago's production of dried shelled cow peas has increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 523.7 tonnes, marking a 0.6% rise compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports dried shelled cow peas from Trinidad and Tobago

Exports in kind, kg

In 2018, Trinidad and Tobago exported 18.0 kg of dried shelled cow peas, which represents a 72.7% decrease from the year before.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Grenada and Bunkers together accounted for 100.0% of Trinidad and Tobago's total exports of dried shelled cow peas in volume, highlighting a highly concentrated market.

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

World map of product's exports from Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, $ US

In 2018, Trinidad and Tobago's exports of dried shelled cow peas were valued at 51.1 US dollars, a 76.6% drop compared to 2017.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Trinidad and Tobago in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, two markets—Grenada and Bunkers—dominated the value of dried shelled cow peas exports from Trinidad and Tobago, together making up 100.0% of total export value.

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

World map of product's exports from Trinidad and Tobago in value, 2017-2020

Imports dried shelled cow peas to Trinidad and Tobago

Imports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, India was the sole source for dried shelled cow peas imports into Trinidad and Tobago, consistently supplying 100.0% of the total import volume.

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

World map of product's imports to Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, $ US

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Trinidad and Tobago in value, 2017-2020, $ US

During the 2017–2020 period, imports in value terms were entirely concentrated on India, which represented 100.0% of total import value.

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

World map of product's imports to Trinidad and Tobago in value, 2017-2020