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Peas market in India

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Production of fresh or chilled peas in India increased from 5.4 million tons in 2018 to 6.6 million tons in 2023. This growth was primarily driven by the adoption of new high-yield, disease-resistant pea varieties and optimized sowing practices, which improved overall yields. Government policies focusing on food security and supply chain resilience provided additional support to the agricultural sector.

The market expansion accelerated after 2021, coinciding with the introduction of advanced irrigation and fertilizer management technologies. Rising consumer health awareness boosted demand for protein-rich peas, further stimulating production. Despite supply chain challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, the sector maintained steady growth through continuous innovation and improved cultivation guidelines.

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 India
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in India in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in India 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, K 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, K 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 India in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from India by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from India in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from India by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from India, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from India by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 India in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from India by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from India in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from India by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from India, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from India by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 India in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to India by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to India in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to India by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to India, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to India by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 India in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to India by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to India in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to India by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to India, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to India by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 India

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, India held the second position globally in pea production.

Top producers of peas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of peas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

India's pea production volume grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 5 848 thousand tonnes of peas, representing a 5.1% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 9.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.4%	2.6%	5.1%	3.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports peas from India

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 290.2 tonnes and peaked in 2019 at 906.5 tonnes, marking a 3.1-fold difference. In 2020, India's pea export volume was 502.1 tonnes, which is a 44.6% decrease from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 212.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(36.9%)	212.3%	(44.6%)	3.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Nepal, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom were the main buyers of peas from India. Nepal accounted for 40.5% of exports in volume, the UAE for 14.5%, and the UK for 14.2%. Together, these three countries represented 69.3% of India's total pea exports by volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Exports hit their lowest point in 2018 at 161.8 thousand US dollars and reached their peak in 2017, with a 3.6-fold gap between these years. In 2020, India's pea shipments abroad amounted to 287.8 thousand US dollars, a 26.9% decline from the previous year. The largest decrease was recorded in 2018 at 72.6%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 143.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(72.6%)	143.4%	(26.9%)	(21.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Nepal, and the United Arab Emirates formed the key group of partners for India's pea exports in value terms. The UK accounted for 47.8% of exports by value, Nepal for 13.3%, and the UAE for 11.2%. Collectively, these three countries represented 72.3% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports peas to India

Imports in kind, t

India imported 40.0 tonnes of peas in 2020, showing minimal change compared to 2019. Between 2018 and 2020, imports increased by 62.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 17.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, India's pea imports in volume were primarily directed towards Italy and New Zealand. Their combined share reached 92.9% of total flows, with other destinations playing a secondary role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

India imported 56.4 thousand US dollars worth of peas in 2020, remaining largely unchanged from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2020, imports grew by 33.4%, equating to an average annual rate of 10.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and New Zealand clearly dominated India's pea imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 90.4% of total flows. Other countries held much smaller shares in comparison.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io