Dried shelled peas market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the production of dried shelled peas in Russia grew steadily, supported by an expansion of planted areas and harvest volumes in 2019. The market was further influenced in 2020 by international sanctions and the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected trade flows, while a concurrent shift in consumer preferences towards plant-based protein began stimulating domestic demand.

From 2021 to 2022, continuing sanctions and heightened geopolitical risks reinforced the focus on import substitution, encouraging further growth in domestic pea production. During this period, strengthened controls and new legislation regarding the labeling and certification of agricultural products, including peas, also impacted the market structure. These factors contributed to rising production volumes, which reached 3 616 thousand tons by 2022.

A turning point occurred in 2023 when a surge in exports, particularly to China, significantly reduced the domestic market volume. This export growth was driven by trade restrictions on Canadian peas and increasing global demand for plant-based protein. In 2024, ongoing adjustments to export policy and labeling legislation continued to shape the market, with exports rising further and imports declining to 3 thousand tons.

Production dried shelled peas in Russia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Russia held the second position globally in dried shelled peas production.

Top producers of dried shelled peas, 2017-2020

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

Russia's dried shelled peas production rose for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 2,740 thousand tons, marking a 15.6% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 16.6%, with an average annual decline of 5.9%. The lowest output was in 2018 at 2,304 thousand tons, which also saw the steepest drop of 29.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of Russia's dried shelled peas production grew for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 654.7 million US dollars, a robust 20.0% year-on-year gain. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 13.9%, translating to an average annual rate of 4.9%. The lowest value occurred in 2018 at 459.5 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 39.6%.

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

Exports dried shelled peas from Russia

Exports in kind, K t

Russia exported 712 thousand tons of dried shelled peas in 2020, up 19.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 31.7%, averaging an 11.9% annual decrease. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 595 thousand tons, while the highest was in 2018 at 1,144 thousand tons. The sharpest decline happened in 2019, falling by 48.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, India, and Pakistan were the leading partners for Russia's dried shelled peas exports by volume. Turkey accounted for 24.4% of exports, India for 14.5%, and Pakistan for 12.8%, together making up 51.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year downturn, Russia's dried shelled peas exports rebounded. In 2020, exports reached 170.2 million US dollars, a strong 24.1% increase year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 span, export value fell by 29.5%, with an average annual decline of 11.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 137.1 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest drop of 39.9%.

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

During 2017-2020, Turkey, India, and Pakistan remained the key partners for Russia's dried shelled peas exports by value. Turkey represented 23.9% of exports, India 14.6%, and Pakistan 13.4%, collectively accounting for 52.0% of total export value.

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

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

Imports dried shelled peas to Russia

Imports in kind, K t

Russia's imports of dried shelled peas increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 13 thousand tons, a slight 1.0% rise from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 6.2%, averaging a 2.0% annual increase. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 9 thousand tons, with the largest decline that year at 27.0%. The biggest increase occurred in 2019, jumping by 44.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Argentina, Germany, and Ukraine were the primary sources for Russia's dried shelled peas imports by volume. Argentina supplied 48.0% of imports, Germany 15.1%, and Ukraine 13.2%, together comprising 76.3% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year decline, Russia's dried shelled peas imports saw an upturn. In 2020, imports amounted to 10.2 million US dollars, a sharp 26.6% increase compared to the previous year. The lowest value was in 2019 at 8.0 million US dollars, while the largest decline was in 2018 at 14.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Argentina, Germany, and Hungary continued as the main suppliers of dried shelled peas to Russia by value. Argentina accounted for 32.1% of imports, Germany for 26.3%, and Hungary for 20.3%, jointly forming 78.7% of total import value.

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

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