Dried shelled peas market in CIS

Earlier Report Observations

The dried shelled peas market in the CIS grew from 1 365 thousand tons in 2018 to 2 576 thousand tons by 2022. This expansion was initially shaped by India's imposition of protective tariffs on pea imports, which redirected global trade flows. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further altered logistics and boosted domestic demand, while rising Russian production, supported by increasing global interest in plant-based protein, continued to fuel market growth through 2022 despite emerging geopolitical tensions and sanctions.

Market volume fell sharply to 1 497 thousand tons in 2023 as exports surged to over 2.5 million tons. This shift was driven by Russia's successful entry into new export markets, particularly China and India, where trade restrictions on Canadian supplies created significant opportunities. The growing popularity of Siberian peas and a strategic export focus redirected a large portion of domestic production abroad.

Production dried shelled peas in CIS

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of dried shelled peas, 2017-2020

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

Dried shelled pea production in the CIS has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 2 979 K t, reflecting a 14.0% improvement compared to 2019. However, between 2017 and 2020, overall production decreased by 16.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 2 572 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 27.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in CIS in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Dried shelled pea production in the CIS has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 753.8 M $ US, representing a 19.8% uptick compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 11.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 535.9 M $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 36.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in CIS in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports dried shelled peas from CIS

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, foreign dried shelled pea supplies from the CIS totaled 743 K t, constituting a 13.3% improvement year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 31%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.6%. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 656 K t, while the maximum was in 2018 at 1 224 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 46.4%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 13.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country breakdown of exports in kind was scattered. Turkey accounted for 22.4% of exports, India for 13.3%, and Pakistan for 11.8%. Together, these three countries represented just 47.4% of total flows, with no single partner emerging as clearly dominant.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

After a two-year decline, dried shelled pea exports from the CIS increased. In 2020, exports amounted to 188.0 M $ US, which is 19.0% greater than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 26.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 158.0 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 38.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, dried shelled peas from the CIS were traded with many countries. Even the largest destinations—Turkey, India, and Pakistan—together represented only 47.6% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports dried shelled peas to CIS

Imports in kind, K t

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. In 2019, imports peaked at 31 K t, while in 2018, they reached their lowest point at 17 K t, resulting in a 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, cross-border shipments of dried shelled peas to the CIS amounted to 26 K t, down by 15.5% relative to the prior year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 35.7%, and the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 81.7%.

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

During 2017–2020, Argentina (11.3% of imports in kind), Ukraine (5.0%), and Germany (4.1%) were important suppliers of dried shelled peas to the CIS. However, their combined share reached only 20.4% of total imports, with the remaining 79.6% distributed among many other partners.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year reduction, CIS's dried shelled pea import volume increased. In 2020, imports stood at 21.4 M $ US, marking a strong increase of 12.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 8.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 19.1 M $ US, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 2.9%.

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

Over 2017–2020, imports in value terms of dried shelled peas to the CIS were not heavily concentrated. Argentina accounted for 15.2% of imports, Germany for 13.9%, and Hungary for 13.0%. Together, these three countries captured only 42.1% of total flows.

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

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