Dried shelled peas market in the United Kingdom

Earlier Report Observations

The UK dried shelled peas market volume expanded significantly from 136 thousand tons in 2018 to 221 thousand tons in 2019. This growth was interrupted in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted agricultural supply chains, limiting the availability of inputs and transport, which contributed to a market contraction to 196 thousand tons. The market then stabilized at around 201 thousand tons in 2021.

A renewed decline in market volume to 196 thousand tons occurred in 2022, primarily due to ongoing supply chain disruptions and increased transportation costs across Europe that constrained domestic production. The market fell further to 172 thousand tons in 2023 as stricter official controls on food imports into Great Britain, implemented under assimilated EU regulations, significantly limited incoming shipments of dried peas.

Throughout this period, underlying consumer demand in the UK was being reshaped by a strong shift towards plant-based diets and veganism, increasing interest in pea protein. This trend spurred product innovation, including the launch of new pea protein items by major companies like Tata Consumer Products and Roquette Frères. The concurrent expansion of e-commerce sales also provided new distribution channels for the market.

Production dried shelled peas in the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Between 2018 and 2021, the United Kingdom ranked 15th globally in the production of dried shelled peas.

Top producers of dried shelled peas, 2018-2021

World map of production of dried shelled peas, 2018-2021

In 2021, the United Kingdom produced 195.1 thousand tonnes of dried shelled peas, marking a significant increase of 22.1% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 82.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 22.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 0.1%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019, at 49.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports dried shelled peas from the United Kingdom

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, the United Kingdom's exports of dried shelled peas rebounded in 2021. The country exported 18,004 tonnes that year, up by 16.3% from the prior year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 10.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.7%. The lowest export volume was in 2020, at 15,484 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 13.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom's exports of dried shelled peas were not heavily concentrated on a few key markets. China accounted for 21.5% of exports in volume, Japan for 17.2%, and Malaysia for 8.4%, with these three countries together making up 47.1% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, the value of dried shelled peas exported from the United Kingdom reached 13,625 thousand US dollars, representing a strong gain of 23.8% over the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, export value increased by 6.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 2.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 11,007 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2019 at 19,765 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 44.3%, and the largest increase was in 2019, at 54.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

During 2018-2021, China, Japan, and France were the largest buyers of dried shelled peas from the United Kingdom in value terms. China accounted for 18.2% of export value, Japan for 18.0%, and France for 17.6%, together forming 53.8% of total exports in value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Imports dried shelled peas to the United Kingdom

Imports in kind, t

The United Kingdom's imports of dried shelled peas declined for the second consecutive year in 2021. Import volume that year was 24,107 tonnes, which is 53.5% lower than the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 51.7%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 21.5%. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 78,719 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 57.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, France, Russia, and Lithuania formed the main cluster of markets for the United Kingdom's imports of dried shelled peas in volume. France accounted for 33.0% of imports in kind, Russia for 18.4%, and Lithuania for 13.1%, with a combined share of 64.4% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of dried shelled peas imported by the United Kingdom declined for the second consecutive year in 2021. Import value that year was 17,134 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a sharp decline of 30.8% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 46.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -18.6%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 41,851 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 40.8%, while the largest increase was in 2019, at 31.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2018-2021, France, Russia, and Canada were the principal destinations for the United Kingdom's imports of dried shelled peas in value terms. France accounted for 33.3% of import value, Russia for 14.7%, and Canada for 10.8%, jointly accounting for 58.8% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021