Dried shelled peas market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for dried shelled peas in Germany showed significant volume changes between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 371.6 thousand tons, the market contracted to 332.6 thousand tons in 2019 before rebounding sharply to 403.1 thousand tons in 2020. Growth continued, reaching a peak of 461.8 thousand tons in 2022, followed by a correction to 422.5 thousand tons in 2023.

By 2024, the market landscape was being shaped by rising demand for plant-based proteins and sustainable agricultural practices, which supported overall consumption. The introduction of innovative product formats and the expansion of pea-based meat alternatives drove new applications, while increased use in snacks, soups, and plant-based meat products reflected stronger consumer preference for healthy and gluten-free foods.

Large industry players like Roquette Frères and Bonduelle reinforced market activity, and evolving EU-wide regulations on food labeling and traceability added structure. However, global supply chain disruptions and raw material price fluctuations introduced volatility, affecting availability and pricing dynamics in the German market.

Production dried shelled peas in Germany

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany maintained the 10th position globally in terms of dried shelled peas production volume.

Top producers of dried shelled peas, 2017-2020

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

Germany's dried shelled peas production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 297.5 K t, marking a 30.4% rise compared to 2019. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 197.1 K t, which represented the largest decline of 33.9% during this period.

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

Exports dried shelled peas from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Germany's dried shelled peas exports grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 34.7 K t, a 31.3% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 34.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -13.2%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 24.8 K t, which saw the largest decline of 53.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's dried shelled peas exports in kind were widely distributed across partner countries. The Netherlands (21.4% of exports in kind), India (19.8%), and Italy (7.8%) together accounted for only 49.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Germany's dried shelled peas exports in value terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 32 869 K US dollars, showing a sharp rise of 38.6% compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 22 307 K US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 33.0%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Germany's dried shelled peas exports in value terms were widely dispersed across partner countries. India (9.8% of exports in value terms), Italy (9.6%), and France (9.1%) together represented only 28.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports dried shelled peas to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

The market showed volatility during these years. Import volumes reached their minimum in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 2.1-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, Germany's dried shelled peas imports amounted to 140.3 K t, up 7.3% from 2019. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 199.3 K t, which saw the largest increase of 107.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 34.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's dried shelled peas imports in kind came from a wide range of partner countries. Poland (16.3% of imports in kind), Czechia (11.9%), and Russia (11.3%) together formed only 39.5% of total import flows, with the remaining 60.5% supplied by many other countries.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import values varied 1.8 times from the low in 2017 to the high in 2018. In 2020, Germany's dried shelled peas imports totaled 49 486 K US dollars, a notable increase of 10.9% from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 60 494 K US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 76.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 26.3%.

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

During 2017-2020, Germany's dried shelled peas imports in value terms were spread across many countries. Poland (13.3% of imports in value terms), Lithuania (10.6%), and Czechia (9.6%) jointly accounted for only 33.5% of total import flows.

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

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