Dried shelled peas market in Georgia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for dried shelled peas in Georgia showed considerable movement between 2018 and 2023, dominated by changes in import volumes. After a stable period around 1 200 tonnes, the market expanded sharply to 1 858 tonnes in 2020.

This growth was entirely reversed in the following years, with the market volume contracting to 987 tonnes by 2023. Domestic production remained a minor and steady component throughout the period, at approximately 80 tonnes annually.

The overall trajectory indicates a volatile import-driven market that returned to its starting volume by the end of the period.

Production dried shelled peas in Georgia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of dried shelled peas, 2017-2020

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

Georgia produced 80.5 tonnes of dried shelled peas in 2020, marking a moderate decline of 6.9% compared to the previous year. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 at 74.7 tonnes, while the peak was recorded in 2019 at 86.5 tonnes. The most significant decrease occurred in 2018, falling by 7.0%, whereas the largest increase was observed in 2019, rising by 15.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Georgia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports dried shelled peas from Georgia

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Exports varied significantly, from a low in 2018 to a high in 2020, with a 6 256-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Georgia exported 2 tonnes of dried shelled peas, representing a substantial increase of 650.7% from the year before. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 0.0 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 100.0%. The most notable increase occurred in 2019, soaring by 83 233.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Armenia and Azerbaijan together formed the primary group of buyers for dried shelled peas from Georgia, accounting for 100.0% of total exports in volume terms.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Export values fluctuated, reaching a minimum in 2018 and a maximum in 2020, with a 197-fold shift. In 2020, Georgia exported dried shelled peas worth 1.8 thousand US dollars, which is 431.8% higher than the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 0.0 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 98.2%. The most significant increase was in 2019, rising by 3 600.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Armenia and Azerbaijan remained the two key markets for exports in value terms, together accounting for 99.7% of total flows.

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

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

Imports dried shelled peas to Georgia

Imports in kind, t

Foreign supplies of dried shelled peas to Georgia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 1 780 tonnes, representing a 48.1% improvement from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 24%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 157 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 19.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia and Ukraine made up the core of imports in volume terms for dried shelled peas to Georgia, together accounting for 98.7% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Dried shelled peas deliveries to Georgia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 594.5 thousand US dollars, which is 54.3% higher compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 15.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 337.4 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 34.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia and Ukraine clearly led the country ranking for imports in value terms, with their combined share reaching 97.3% of total flows.

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

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