Dried shelled peas market in Madagascar

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for dried shelled peas in Madagascar grew substantially from 14 065 t in 2018 to 20 323 t in 2020. This surge coincided with a sharp local price drop for green peas in 2020, caused by simultaneous harvests from multiple regions that indicated overproduction or increased competition among local growers. Lower prices likely stimulated domestic consumption, while a significant rise in imports and a decline in exports further increased the volume available on the local market.

After the 2020 peak, market volume contracted to 19 149 t in 2021 and saw a modest recovery to 19 762 t in 2022. During this period, rising prices for vegetables and legumes, influenced by seasonality and local market trends, moderated demand growth. Government intervention to control speculation and regulate staple food prices helped stabilize the market. In 2023, volume fell to 17 692 t as global supply tensions and volatility in vegetable oil prices reduced imports by 28%, tightening domestic supply.

Recent developments include the emergence of initiatives to enhance the spice and dry grain supply chain in regions like Atsimo Andrefana, focusing on quality improvement, certification, local processing, and digital traceability. Furthermore, the state-owned company SPM has been actively engaged in collecting and distributing agricultural products, enhancing market access for dried peas. A trend of falling prices for staple goods in 2024, attributed to abundant harvests and government measures to boost local production, has also shaped the market environment.

Production dried shelled peas in Madagascar

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of dried shelled peas, 2017-2020

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

Madagascar's production of dried shelled peas has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 20,733 tonnes, marking a modest year-on-year increase of 2.4%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 5.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.7%.

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

Exports dried shelled peas from Madagascar

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed significant volatility during this period. The lowest point was in 2017, while exports peaked in 2018 at 7,749 tonnes, creating a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Madagascar exported 4,533 tonnes of dried shelled peas, which was 16.4% lower than in 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 30.1%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, surging by 89.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Mauritius, France, and India were the leading destinations for Madagascar's dried shelled pea exports by volume. Mauritius accounted for 27.7% of exports, France for 26.0%, and India for 13.8%. Together, these three countries represented 67.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Madagascar's exports of dried shelled peas reached $2,499,000, showing a solid 12.1% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 25%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at $3,346,000. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 33.4%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, rising by 67.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Mauritius, and India remained the top markets for Madagascar's dried shelled pea exports in value terms. Together, they accounted for 69.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports dried shelled peas to Madagascar

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes were highly volatile during these years. The lowest point was in 2019 at 1,739 tonnes, while imports peaked in 2017, resulting in a 2.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Madagascar imported 4,123 tonnes of dried shelled peas, a sharp increase of 137.0% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was in 2018, dropping by 58.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Ukraine, and South Africa formed the core group of suppliers for Madagascar's dried shelled pea imports by volume. The United States accounted for 43.2% of imports, Ukraine for 22.2%, and South Africa for 21.7%. Together, these three countries represented 87.1% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values exhibited considerable volatility during this period. The lowest point was in 2019 at $908,000, while the peak was in 2017, creating a 3.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Madagascar's imports of dried shelled peas stood at $2,377,000, which was 161.9% higher than the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 68.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, South Africa, and Ukraine played the leading roles in Madagascar's dried shelled pea imports by value. The United States accounted for 48.4% of imports, South Africa for 20.5%, and Ukraine for 16.0%. Together, these three countries represented 84.9% of total import flows.

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

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