Dried shelled peas market in Colombia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for dried shelled peas in Colombia saw strong growth in 2019, reaching 91 386 metric tons, and peaked at 92 892 metric tons in 2020. This expansion was fueled by increases in both domestic production and imports.

A contraction followed in 2021, with market volume falling to 73 877 metric tons. This decline coincided with the introduction of new environmental regulations, including Decreto 690 de 2021 on sustainable wildlife management and Resolución 3287 de 2021 prioritizing dry tropical ecosystem conservation, which likely constrained agricultural production. Additionally, the announcement of mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labeling under Resolución 810 de 2021, set to take effect in late 2022, affected import and sales planning. In 2022, the full implementation of the labeling law, along with increased consumer awareness, contributed to a further drop in imports, pulling the market down to 68 438 metric tons.

By 2023, the market recovered to 74 612 metric tons, supported by growing demand for healthy snacks and products with functional ingredients like legumes, which helped offset some of the earlier regulatory impacts.

Production dried shelled peas in Colombia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Colombia ranked 24th globally in dried shelled pea production from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of dried shelled peas, 2017-2020

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

In 2020, Colombia produced 44.5 K t of dried shelled peas, marking a moderate 4.3% contraction compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 20.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -7.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 36.7 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 34.6%, while the largest increase was in 2019, with growth of 26.9%.

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

Exports dried shelled peas from Colombia

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Import levels varied significantly, with a 70-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2018. In 2020, Colombia's cross-border shipments of dried shelled peas amounted to 318 t, representing a steep 44.5% year-on-year increase. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 560 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 60.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with growth of 6 876.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Colombia's exports of dried shelled peas were highly concentrated, with Venezuela accounting for 97.2% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, while the highest occurred in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 57 times. In 2020, Colombia exported 296 K $ US of dried shelled peas, representing a 118.5% increase compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 386 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 64.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with growth of 5 578.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, dried shelled peas from Colombia were shipped primarily to Venezuela, which absorbed 92.4% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports dried shelled peas to Colombia

Imports in kind, t

Foreign supplies of dried shelled peas to Colombia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 48 668 t, which is 8.0% higher compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 84.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada remained the main source of dried shelled peas for Colombia, accounting for 87.4% of total imports in kind, while the remaining volume was distributed among other countries.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Deliveries of dried shelled peas to Colombia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Colombia imported a total of 21 244 K $ US of dried shelled peas, showing a gain of 22.0% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 92.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada accounted for 85.0% of total imports in value terms, and the remaining flows were distributed among a broad group of smaller countries.

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

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