Dried shelled peas market in South-eastern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for dried shelled peas in South-eastern Asia experienced notable fluctuations from 2018 to 2023. Volume began at 139.3 thousand tons in 2018, dipped slightly to 134.4 thousand tons in 2019, and then rose to 147.5 thousand tons in 2020.

A sharp decline followed in 2021, with volume dropping to 112.5 thousand tons. The market rebounded strongly to 139.2 thousand tons in 2022, nearly returning to the 2018 level, before easing to 129.9 thousand tons in 2023.

In 2024, the market environment was shaped by the diversification of food supply sources to 187 countries and regions to counter global disruptions, alongside the rapid expansion of e-commerce across Southeast Asia, which improved distribution channels for food products.

Production dried shelled peas in South-eastern Asia

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Top producers of dried shelled peas, 2017-2020

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

Production of dried shelled peas in South-eastern Asia has been declining for three consecutive years. In 2020, the region produced 36 344 tonnes, marking a 10.3% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 14%, with an average annual decline of 4.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports dried shelled peas from South-eastern Asia

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The export market for dried shelled peas from South-eastern Asia showed significant volatility during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 13.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, cross-border shipments amounted to 8.7 thousand tonnes, representing a sharp year-over-year decline of 39.4%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 15.0 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase occurring that year at 1 273.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—India, China, and South Korea—collectively accounted for 82.6% of South-eastern Asia's total dried shelled pea exports in volume terms.

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

World map of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values for dried shelled peas from South-eastern Asia exhibited volatility over the observed years. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, while the highest occurred in 2019, showing a 22-fold increase between these two years. In 2020, exports totaled 7 784 thousand US dollars, a 55.4% decrease compared to the previous year. The peak value was in 2019 at 17 444 thousand US dollars, with the largest growth spike in 2018 at 984.2%.

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

During the 2017–2020 period, India was the dominant export destination in value terms, capturing 71.5% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among other markets.

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

World map of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Imports dried shelled peas to South-eastern Asia

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After two years of decline, imports of dried shelled peas into South-eastern Asia increased in 2020. The region imported 119.9 thousand tonnes that year, reflecting a solid 10.8% year-over-year advance. However, over the full 2017–2020 period, imports decreased by 46.6%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 18.9%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 108.1 thousand tonnes, with the steepest drop occurring in 2018 at 49.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for dried shelled pea imports into South-eastern Asia in volume terms were Canada (41.9%), Ukraine (22.7%), and the United States (15.1%). Together, these three countries accounted for 79.7% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of dried shelled peas into South-eastern Asia increased for the second consecutive year in 2020, totaling 59 031 thousand US dollars, a solid 13.9% rise compared to 2019. Despite this recent growth, imports over the 2017–2020 period fell by 40.2%, translating to an average annual decrease of 15.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 47 951 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 51.4%.

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

In the 2017–2020 period, Canada (41.4%), Ukraine (19.0%), and the United States (16.4%) were consistently the top sources for dried shelled pea imports into South-eastern Asia in value terms, together making up 76.8% of total flows.

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

World map of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020