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Peas market in Australia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

After a stable start around 23 800 tonnes in 2018, the Australian fresh peas market saw a slight dip to 23 177 tonnes in 2019. The following year, however, market volume jumped by over 16% to reach 27 032 tonnes.

Growth accelerated sharply in 2021, with the market expanding by nearly 32% to a peak of 35 594 tonnes. This upward trend reversed over the next two years, as the market contracted by roughly 12% in 2022 and then by another 18% in 2023, falling to 25 692 tonnes.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Australia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Australia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production peas in Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, Australia ranked as the 24th largest producer of peas globally.

Top producers of peas, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of peas, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Pea production in Australia grew for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 35 248 tonnes of peas, marking a 34.4% increase from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 53.7%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 15.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 22 431 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 2.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.2%)	16.9%	34.4%	15.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Pea production in Australia expanded for the third year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 194.6 million US dollars, up 1.2% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production increased by 21.5%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 6.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.2%	3.3%	1.2%	6.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports peas from Australia

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 3.0 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018, resulting in a 3.5-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Australia exported 7.6 tonnes of peas, a sharp increase of 152.1% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 59.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(29.7%)	(59.1%)	152.1%	(10.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, New Caledonia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea remained the primary buyers of Australian peas in volume terms, accounting for 21.9%, 20.7%, and 14.2% of exports, respectively. Together, these three markets represented 56.9% of total pea exports from Australia.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 22 000 US dollars and peaked in 2018, with a 3.3-fold difference between these years. In 2021, pea shipments from Australia totaled 42 000 US dollars, reflecting a significant year-over-year increase of 89.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 63.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.5%)	(63.9%)	89.9%	(17.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, and Indonesia were the top three markets for Australian pea exports in value terms, collectively accounting for 54.7% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports peas to Australia

Imports in kind, t

Australia imported 353.3 tonnes of peas in 2021, representing a steep decrease of 56.6% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018–2021 period, imports fell by 60.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -26.5%. The largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 8.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.4%)	8.0%	(56.6%)	(26.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, China and Belgium dominated pea imports to Australia in volume terms, jointly accounting for 82.3% of total flows, while other countries held much smaller shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Australia's pea import value declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 1 163 000 US dollars, down 25.1% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 42.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 16.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.3%)	(4.5%)	(25.1%)	(16.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, China and Belgium accounted for 87.4% of total pea imports to Australia in value terms, with the remaining share distributed among other destinations, each contributing smaller amounts.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io