Dried shelled peas market in Northern Europe

Earlier Report Observations

The dried shelled peas market in Northern Europe grew substantially from 284 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 726 thousand tonnes in 2022, driven by product innovations and shifting consumer habits. The launch of new pea-based items like Tata Consumer Products' plant protein powder and Roquette Frères' organic pea ingredients met rising demand for plant-based and functional foods, while broader trends toward vegetarian and vegan diets further expanded consumption.

After reaching a peak in 2022, market volume fell by 21% to 573 thousand tonnes in 2023. Persistent supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures, compounded by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, led to reduced import availability and higher prices, which constrained overall market size despite continued interest in pea products.

Production dried shelled peas in Northern Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of dried shelled peas, 2017-2020

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

Northern Europe's production of dried shelled peas has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 589.4 thousand tons, marking a 6.0% increase compared to 2019. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually decreased by 27.3%, with an average annual decline of 10.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 488.2 thousand tons, which saw the largest decline of 39.8%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 13.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output value of dried shelled peas in Northern Europe was 190.1 million US dollars, showing little change from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 28.9%, translating to an average annual decline of 10.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 154.9 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 42.0%. Conversely, 2019 saw the largest increase of 22.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports dried shelled peas from Northern Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Northern Europe exported 326.9 thousand tons of dried shelled peas in 2020, an increase of 8.8% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 5.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.9%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 300.4 thousand tons, which saw the largest decline of 19.6%. The highest export volume was in 2018 at 373.5 thousand tons, which experienced the largest increase of 20.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, dried shelled peas from Northern Europe were traded with numerous countries. Even the top destinations—Norway, India, and Germany—collectively accounted for only 49.9% of total exports in volume terms.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Northern Europe's export value of dried shelled peas reached 105.4 million US dollars, showing a slight rise of 2.5% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 3.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.1%. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 118.5 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 16.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 13.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the distribution of export values remained diverse. Norway accounted for 19.8% of exports, India for 13.9%, and Germany for 12.6%, but together they represented just 46.4% of total flows, with no single partner emerging as clearly dominant.

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

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

Imports dried shelled peas to Northern Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Northern Europe's imports of dried shelled peas have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 236.4 thousand tons, showing a 23.9% increase from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports surged by 145.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 34.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, imports of dried shelled peas to Northern Europe were spread across many countries. Russia accounted for 22.8% of imports, France for 10.6%, and Belgium for 2.9%, but together they made up only 36.3% of total import volumes.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Northern Europe's imports of dried shelled peas have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 106.6 million US dollars, representing a 7.6% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 90%, with an average annual growth rate of 23.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, France, and Germany played notable roles as suppliers of dried shelled peas to Northern Europe, accounting for 16.5%, 14.2%, and 4.1% of import values, respectively. However, their combined share reached only 34.7% of total imports, indicating no single supplier was dominant.

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

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