Peas market in CIS

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the fresh or chilled pea market in the CIS expanded steadily, with production rising from 100.3 thousand tons to 159.9 thousand tons. This growth was initially supported by state agricultural programs that increased planting areas and yields, while from 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic boosted demand for peas as a protein source, coupled with government subsidies and preferential lending for producers. The upward trend continued in 2021 as new pea varieties with improved agronomic traits were introduced and regulatory changes simplified export procedures, facilitating greater market access.

After peaking in 2021, production contracted to 149.3 thousand tons in 2022 and 142.2 thousand tons in 2023. This decline coincided with the impact of sanctions and counter-sanctions on export-import operations, which disrupted trade flows and created market uncertainty. Despite a reported fourfold increase in exports of Siberian peas to China and India in 2023, broader challenges including currency fluctuations and the tightening of quality control and labeling requirements contributed to the reduction in overall output.

Production peas in CIS

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of peas, 2017-2020

World map of production of peas, 2017-2020

Peas production in the CIS increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 138.6 K t of peas were produced, marking a significant 31.4% rise compared to the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually decreased by 5.1%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 100.3 K t, with the largest year-on-year drop of 31.3% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in CIS in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports peas from CIS

Exports in kind, t

Peas exports from the CIS declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 68 t, representing an 84.5% reduction compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 97.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -70.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, peas exports from the CIS were relatively evenly distributed among various countries. Romania accounted for 35.9% of exports in kind, Pakistan for 7.7%, and Afghanistan for 5.6%. Together, these three countries made up 49.3% of total export flows, indicating no single dominant market.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Peas exports from the CIS declined for the third consecutive year in value terms. In 2020, the CIS exported 187.0 K $ US worth of peas, showing a dramatic 45.3% year-over-year loss. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 68.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -31.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Romania was the largest buyer of peas from the CIS in value terms, accounting for 30.8% of exports. Afghanistan followed with 8.7%, and Pakistan with 8.0%. Together, these three countries represented 47.5% of total export value, but against a backdrop of numerous smaller partners, they did not dominate the market.

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

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

Imports peas to CIS

Imports in kind, t

Peas imports into the CIS declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 160 t, constituting a 31.4% reduction year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 30.8%, equating to an average annual decline of 11.5%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 307 t, which also saw the largest increase of 33.0% that year.

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

During 2017–2020, India was the largest supplier of peas to the CIS in kind, accounting for 7.5% of imports. Kenya followed with 6.5%, and Guatemala with 4.9%. Together, these three countries formed the largest group of suppliers, but their combined contribution was limited to 18.9% of total imports, reflecting a diversified supplier structure.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Peas imports into the CIS increased for the third consecutive year in value terms. In 2020, the CIS imported a total of value_last_year K $ US of peas, up by 19.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 131.9%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 32.4%.

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

Over the period 2017–2020, Kenya was the primary supplier of peas to the CIS in value terms, accounting for 26.6% of imports. Guatemala followed with 22.1%, and Thailand with 8.9%. Together, these three countries jointly accounted for 57.5% of total import value, indicating a more concentrated supplier base compared to other trade aspects.

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

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