Dried shelled peas market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The market for dried shelled peas in Italy demonstrated significant growth from 199 thousand tonnes in 2018 to a peak of 279 thousand tonnes in 2021, before contracting sharply to 214 thousand tonnes in 2022 and recovering to 259 thousand tonnes in 2023. This overall expansion was driven by rising imports, which grew from 150 thousand tonnes to over 231 thousand tonnes at their height, while domestic production fluctuated.

The notable market decline in 2022 coincided with a reported increase in fresh pea imports across Europe, fueled by growing consumer demand for plant-based proteins and greater health awareness. This shift in preference likely diverted demand away from dried peas, reducing total market volume for that year. The subsequent recovery in 2023 suggests a rebalancing or renewed demand for dried legumes.

Italy's market structure relies on imports of shelled peas, with the decortication process often carried out in countries like Canada, Russia, Ukraine, and France, followed by packaging in Italian facilities under EU quality and traceability standards. This international supply chain ensures product availability but links the market to global trade conditions.

Production dried shelled peas in Italy

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy ranked 22nd globally in the production of dried shelled peas.

Top producers of dried shelled peas, 2017-2020

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

After two years of growth, Italy's production of dried shelled peas declined. In 2020, Italy produced 61 880 tonnes, down 12.8% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 27.5%, averaging an 8.4% annual growth rate. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 70 980 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase of 39.4% also occurring that year.

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

Exports dried shelled peas from Italy

Exports in kind, K t

Italy's exports of dried shelled peas grew for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 2.5 thousand tonnes, a slight increase of 1.7% compared to 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 37%, averaging a 14.3% annual decline. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 2.1 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest drop of 46.3%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest increase of 15.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's exports of dried shelled peas were not dominated by any single market. France accounted for 25.7% of export volume, Romania for 15.3%, and Germany for 7.7%. Together, these three countries represented 48.7% of total exports, with the remainder distributed among numerous smaller partners, each holding modest individual shares.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Following two years of decline, Italy's exports of dried shelled peas in value terms rebounded. In 2020, exports amounted to 3 309 thousand US dollars, marking a solid 10.1% increase over the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, however, export value decreased by 25.4%, with an average annual decline of 9.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 3 005 thousand US dollars, while the largest drop occurred in 2018 at 25.2%.

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

Data from 2017 to 2020 show that Italy's exports of dried shelled peas in value terms were not concentrated among a few key destinations. France accounted for 20.1% of export value, the United Kingdom for 11.1%, and Germany for 7.8%. Collectively, these three markets represented 39.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports dried shelled peas to Italy

Imports in kind, K t

Italy's imports of dried shelled peas increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports rose by 28.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volume grew by 64%, averaging a 17.9% annual increase.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Ukraine, and France remained the primary suppliers of dried shelled peas to Italy. Russia accounted for 54.2% of import volume, Ukraine for 17.6%, and France for 11.7%. Together, these three countries constituted 83.5% of total imports in volume terms.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Italy's imports of dried shelled peas in value terms grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 63 940 thousand US dollars, a dramatic increase of 42.2% over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value rose by 60.5%, averaging a 17.1% annual growth rate.

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

During 2017-2020, Russia, Ukraine, and France continued to be the main suppliers of dried shelled peas to Italy in value terms. Russia accounted for 42.7% of import value, Ukraine for 13.8%, and France for 13.4%. Collectively, these three countries represented 69.9% of total imports in value terms.

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

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