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Peas market in Finland

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Finnish fresh pea market began the period at 6.6 thousand tonnes in 2018, supported by growing consumer demand for domestic legumes, although insufficient production capacity limited further expansion. A significant production increase to 8.9 thousand tonnes in 2019 pushed market volume to 8.9 thousand tonnes, reflecting the sector's response to demand. However, market size then contracted to 7.7 thousand tonnes in 2020 and 6.2 thousand tonnes in 2021, indicating volatility in supply.

Market volume rebounded to 8.0 thousand tonnes in 2022, driven by persistently strong demand for Finnish peas, even as production constraints remained a barrier. The following year saw a modest rise to 8.1 thousand tonnes in 2023, while marketing trends—including the adoption of AI and a focus on authenticity—began shaping consumer engagement with fresh pea products.

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, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Finland
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Finland in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Finland 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Finland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Finland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Finland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Finland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, 2018-2024
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 Finland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of peas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of peas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Finland produced 7 400 tonnes of peas in 2020, marking a significant 16.5% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 4.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 6 290 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 8 860 tonnes. The most substantial year-on-year increase was observed in 2019, when production surged by 40.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.4%)	40.9%	(16.5%)	1.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports peas from Finland

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed considerable volatility during this period. The lowest point was reached in 2019 at 0.4 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2017. This represents a 4.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Finland exported 0.7 tonnes of peas, representing an 81.5% increase compared to the previous year. The most significant decline was recorded in 2019, when exports fell by 76.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.7%)	(76.3%)	81.5%	(28.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Estonia and Latvia dominated Finland's pea exports in volume terms, together accounting for 99.6% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Finland's pea exports in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 7 thousand US dollars, representing a 42.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value fell by 56%, with an average annual decline of 23.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.0%)	(14.4%)	(42.3%)	(23.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Estonia served as the primary and nearly exclusive market for Finland's pea exports in value terms, accounting for 90.6% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports peas to Finland

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes demonstrated notable volatility during the observed period. The lowest point was recorded in 2019 at 7.8 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 320.6 tonnes - representing a 41-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Finland imported 307.3 tonnes of peas, which represents a dramatic 3,833.0% increase compared to the previous year. The most substantial decline was observed in 2019, when imports fell by 97.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.2%	(97.6%)	3 833.0%	5.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Finland's pea imports in volume terms were distributed across numerous markets. Germany (15.6% of import volume), Sweden (15.5%), and Belgium (11.5%) together accounted for just 42.6% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Following two years of growth, Finland's pea import value declined in 2020. Imports stood at 1 282 thousand US dollars, indicating a sharp 30.0% contraction compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 11.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.6%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 1 832 thousand US dollars, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 26.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	26.1%	26.1%	(30.0%)	3.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium (18.7% of import value), Italy (16.1%), and Zimbabwe (12.2%) played notable but not dominant roles as suppliers of peas to Finland in value terms. Together, these three countries accounted for 47.0% of Finland's total pea import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io