Dried shelled peas market in Brazil

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for dried shelled peas in Brazil showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023. After a decline to 33.2 thousand metric tons in 2019, it recovered to 39.2 thousand metric tons in 2020, then gradually decreased to 35.1 thousand metric tons by 2022 before a sharp drop to 25.8 thousand metric tons in 2023.

Climatic factors began impacting the sector in 2024, with a record drought reducing agricultural productivity for legumes like dried peas, increasing production costs through higher irrigation and energy needs. In 2025, Brazilian pulses exports grew by 30%, supported by enhanced sanitary oversight and certification processes, while the La Niña weather pattern caused regional planting delays. Consumer preferences also shifted towards sustainable products, supporting demand for pulses including dried peas.

Production dried shelled peas in Brazil

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Top producers of dried shelled peas, 2018-2021

World map of production of dried shelled peas, 2018-2021

Brazil produced 3 086 tonnes of dried shelled peas in 2021, marking a slight decrease of 0.7% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 9.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 2 715 tonnes, while the highest was in 2020 at 3 108 tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 3.5%, whereas the largest increase was in 2020, with a rise of 14.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports dried shelled peas from Brazil

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The export market for dried shelled peas displayed notable volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2018, with an 8.7-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Brazil exported 110 tonnes of dried shelled peas, reflecting a sharp decline of 52.0% from the previous year. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 35 tonnes. The largest decrease occurred in 2019, with an 88.5% drop, while the most substantial increase was in 2020, with a 562.4% surge.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, the leading destinations for Brazil's dried shelled pea exports in volume terms were Venezuela, accounting for 44.3% of exports, Argentina with 27.7%, and Senegal at 24.9%. Together, these three countries represented 96.9% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatile behavior in terms of export value over these years. Export values dropped to their minimum in 2019 and climbed to their maximum in 2018, showing a 9.7-fold shift. In 2021, Brazil exported dried shelled peas worth 63 thousand US dollars, indicating a steep reduction of 51.5% compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 29 thousand US dollars. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with an 89.7% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2020, with a 352.1% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Throughout the period from 2018 to 2021, the core of Brazil's dried shelled pea exports in value terms was formed by Venezuela, which accounted for 53.5% of exports, Senegal at 16.7%, and Argentina with 15.8%. Collectively, these three markets represented 86.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021

Imports dried shelled peas to Brazil

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In 2021, Brazil's imports of dried shelled peas stood at 33 043 tonnes, showing a gradual decline of 9.0% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 6.8%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of -2.3%. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 30 537 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2020 at 36 313 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 13.9%, whereas the most significant increase was in 2020, with an 18.9% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, the geographical pattern of Brazil's dried shelled pea imports in volume terms was primarily determined by Argentina and Canada, which together accounted for 99.9% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year rise, the value of Brazil's dried shelled pea imports declined. In 2021, Brazil imported dried shelled peas worth 16 291 thousand US dollars, which is 12.2% lower than the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 7.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The maximum import value was recorded in 2020 at 18 562 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a rise of 17.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Argentina and Canada remained the two key markets for Brazil's dried shelled pea imports in value terms, together accounting for 99.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021