Dried shelled peas market in Syria

Earlier Report Observations

The Syrian dried shelled peas market contracted sharply from 25 167 t in 2018 to 4 347 t in 2023. This decline was driven primarily by a collapse in imports, which fell from 20 280 t to just 167 t over the same period. In the early years, domestic production received a boost from the gradual revival of dried fruit processing in historical centers like Eastern Ghouta, supported by the adoption of modern techniques to enhance quality and local market presence.

Local output initially expanded, peaking at 9 564 t in 2019, but could not offset the import shortfall. Market volume continued to shrink through 2023, with economic challenges and reduced consumer purchasing power constraining overall demand.

Production dried shelled peas in Syria

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of dried shelled peas, 2017-2020

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

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Production reached its lowest point in 2017, then peaked in 2019 with a 2.5-fold increase. In 2020, Syria produced 7 144 tons of dried shelled peas, marking a 25.3% year-over-year decline. The highest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 9 564 tons, with the largest annual growth of 95.1% also occurring that year.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Syria's dried shelled pea production was valued at 4 009 thousand US dollars, representing an 8.5% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value grew by 28.3%, equivalent to an 8.7% compound annual growth rate. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 999 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 4 383 thousand US dollars. The most significant annual increase of 46.2% occurred in 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Syria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports dried shelled peas from Syria

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed considerable volatility during these years. The lowest level was recorded in 2017, followed by a peak in 2019 with a 47-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, Syria exported 8 tons of dried shelled peas, representing a 92.6% year-over-year decrease. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 114 tons, with the largest annual growth of 673.9% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Jordan dominated Syria's dried shelled pea exports in volume terms, accounting for 89.6% of total flows. The remaining 10.4% was distributed among various smaller destinations.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values exhibited an unstable trend throughout the period. The lowest point occurred in 2017, followed by a peak in 2019 with a 26-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Syria's dried shelled pea exports were valued at 5 thousand US dollars, representing a 90.9% decrease compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 52 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 479.6% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Jordan remained Syria's primary market for dried shelled pea exports in value terms, capturing 86.7% of total flows. The remaining 13.3% was distributed among numerous other destinations.

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

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

Imports dried shelled peas to Syria

Imports in kind, t

Syria's dried shelled pea imports declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 1 379 tons, which represents a 16.9% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import volumes decreased by 93.2%, equivalent to an annualized decline rate of 59.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada (43.2% of import volume), Ukraine (28.5%), and Turkey (25.8%) formed the key group of suppliers for Syria's dried shelled pea imports. Together, these three countries accounted for 97.5% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. The lowest point was recorded in 2020, following a peak in 2018 with a 26-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Syria's dried shelled pea imports were valued at 297 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp 57.8% decline compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 7 643 thousand US dollars. The largest annual decline of 90.8% occurred in 2019, while the most significant increase of 10.0% was recorded in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada (46.8% of import value), Turkey (26.9%), and Ukraine (22.9%) remained Syria's main sources for dried shelled pea imports in value terms. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 96.6% of total import flows.

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

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