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Peas market in Australia and New Zealand

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Australia and New Zealand" region includes following countries:

Australia

Christmas Island

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Heard Island and McDonald Islands

New Zealand

Norfolk Island

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled peas in Australia and New Zealand recorded a volume of 53 343 tonnes in 2018. It contracted the following year to 50 879 tonnes before rising to 51 735 tonnes in 2020, a recovery supported by increasing global population and the associated demand for affordable, nutritious foods like peas.

A significant expansion occurred in 2021, with market volume jumping to 60 438 tonnes. Growth continued into 2022, reaching 62 034 tonnes, driven by growing consumer preference for plant-based proteins and the introduction of new organic pea ingredient and protein products.

In 2023, the market volume declined to 56 303 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 and New Zealand
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2023, t
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 and New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of peas, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of peas, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Australia and New Zealand saw their peas production volume rise for the second year in a row. In 2021, production reached 60 096 tonnes, marking a 17.9% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 14.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 50 094 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 4.5% during this timeframe.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.5%)	1.7%	17.9%	4.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports peas from Australia and New Zealand

Exports in kind, t

Australia and New Zealand exported 13.0 tonnes of peas in 2021, showing a significant decline of 18.6% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports fell by 30.5%, with an average annual decrease of 11.4%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 9.4 tonnes, which experienced the sharpest drop of 49.5%. In contrast, 2020 saw the largest increase in exports, rising by 68.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(49.5%)	68.8%	(18.6%)	(11.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the largest buyers of peas from Australia and New Zealand were Singapore, accounting for 11.1% of exports in kind, New Caledonia at 11.0%, and Papua New Guinea at 6.7%. However, even combined, these three markets represented just 28.8% of total exports in kind, highlighting a broadly diversified partner base.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Foreign peas supplies from Australia and New Zealand declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports in value terms amounted to 43 000 US dollars, reflecting a moderate drop of 7.6% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 45.3%, with an average annual decline of 18.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.5%)	(31.6%)	(7.6%)	(18.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the country breakdown of exports in value terms remained scattered. Papua New Guinea accounted for 18.8% of exports in value terms, Indonesia for 13.5%, and New Caledonia for 13.3%. Together, these three partners made up just 45.6% of total flows, with no single country emerging as clearly dominant.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports peas to Australia and New Zealand

Imports in kind, t

The volume of peas imports into Australia and New Zealand declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totalled 355.9 tonnes, representing a sudden decrease of 55.1% year-on-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports fell by 61.8%, with an average annual decline of 27.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.7%)	(0.3%)	(55.1%)	(27.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, China, Belgium, and India formed the core of imports in kind. China accounted for 42.2% of imports in kind, Belgium for 35.1%, and India for 4.8%. Together, these three countries took 82.0% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Peas imports into Australia and New Zealand declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totalled 1 607 000 US dollars, representing a 13.2% decline compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 34.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.7%)	(12.9%)	(13.2%)	(13.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, China, Belgium, and Zimbabwe formed the core of imports in value terms. China accounted for 52.1% of imports in value terms, Belgium for 16.8%, and Zimbabwe for 11.1%. Together, these three countries accounted for 80.0% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io