Dried shelled peas market in Sub-Saharan Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for dried shelled peas in Sub-Saharan Africa grew from 654 thousand tons in 2018 to 749 thousand tons in 2023. This expansion was primarily driven by increasing consumer demand for plant-based proteins, which significantly boosted consumption and led to a 17% surge in market size in 2020. Initially, the region's production was characterized by traditional farming with low yields, resulting in a reliance on imports to meet domestic needs.

Supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily reduced the market volume in 2021. Recovery was supported by government and institutional initiatives to adopt improved agricultural practices, such as drip irrigation and pest-resistant varieties, aiming to increase local production. Concurrently, the rise of well-funded Nigerian producers strengthened the region's export capacity, while ongoing innovation in pea-based food products continued to underpin market growth through 2023.

Production dried shelled peas in Sub-Saharan Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of dried shelled peas, 2017-2020

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

Sub-Saharan Africa's dried shelled peas production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 570.6 thousand tonnes, marking a 4.7% increase from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 10.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports dried shelled peas from Sub-Saharan Africa

Exports in kind, K t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Export volumes hit their lowest point in 2018 at 28.4 thousand tonnes, then peaked in 2020 at 86.3 thousand tonnes, representing a threefold difference between these years. In 2020, exports surged by 115.1% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 34.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, India, the United Arab Emirates, and France were the top buyers of dried shelled peas from Sub-Saharan Africa, though none dominated the market. India accounted for 12.9% of exports in kind, the UAE for 4.9%, and France for 3.2%. Together, these three countries made up 21.1% of total exports, with the remainder spread across numerous smaller partners.

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

World map of product's exports from Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Dried shelled peas exports in Sub-Saharan Africa have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 53.7 million US dollars, showing a sharp rise of 44.4% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 52.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 15.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 22.1 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 37.3%. The biggest increase occurred in 2019, at 68.4%.

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

The country composition of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was highly dispersed. The United Arab Emirates accounted for 15.9% of exports in value, India for 13.5%, and the United Kingdom for 2.9%. Together, these three countries represented just 32.3% of total flows, while the remaining 67.7% was distributed among a wide range of other destinations.

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

World map of product's exports from Sub-Saharan Africa in value, 2017-2020

Imports dried shelled peas to Sub-Saharan Africa

Imports in kind, K t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 at 135.8 thousand tonnes, then peaked in 2020 at 265.1 thousand tonnes, with a twofold gap between these years. In 2020, imports jumped by 95.3% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018, at 32.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Ukraine, and Turkey were the main sources for imports in kind of dried shelled peas into Sub-Saharan Africa. The US accounted for 37.1% of imports, Ukraine for 20.1%, and Turkey for 7.2%. Collectively, these three countries represented 64.4% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, dried shelled peas imports into Sub-Saharan Africa rebounded. In 2020, imports amounted to 127.9 million US dollars, reflecting a sharp increase of 65.8% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 15.2%, with an average annual decline of 5.3%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 77.2 million US dollars, and the largest drop occurred in 2018 at 39.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Ukraine, and Italy were the primary sources for imports in value terms of dried shelled peas to Sub-Saharan Africa. The US accounted for 48.6% of imports in value, Ukraine for 12.5%, and Italy for 7.1%. Together, these three countries absorbed 68.2% of total imports, making them the key suppliers.

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

World map of product's imports to Sub-Saharan Africa in value, 2017-2020