Peas market in Iran

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the pea market in Iran maintained stable volume around 16 000 t, while its market value rose by 21% in 2019. This increase in value was driven by improved packaging and labeling practices, which enhanced product quality and consumer appeal. At the same time, the widespread adoption of freezing techniques helped sustain pea supply outside the harvest season, ensuring consistent availability.

In 2020, market volume dropped to 15 933 t due to restrictions from international sanctions, which disrupted supply chains and access to resources. By 2021, the market partially recovered to 16 029 t, supported by legislative changes in packaging and labeling that increased transparency, as well as growing demand for processed pea products following shifts in consumer preferences.

During 2022-2023, market volume continued to decline, reaching 15 640 t in 2023. The main contributing factor was inflation and exchange rate fluctuations, which raised production costs and reduced product affordability for end consumers. Despite ongoing investments in pea production and processing aimed at improving quality and variety, overall market volume contracted.

Production peas in Iran

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of peas, 2017-2020

World map of production of peas, 2017-2020

Iran's pea production experienced a two-year growth period before declining. In 2019, production reached its peak at 16 362 tonnes. However, by 2020, output had fallen to 15 986 tonnes, representing a slight 2.3% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the broader 2017-2020 period, production actually increased by 3.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.3%. The most significant year-over-year increase occurred in 2018, when production jumped by 5.4%.

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

Exports peas from Iran

Exports in kind, kg

Iran's pea exports followed a similar pattern, rising for two consecutive years before dropping. The peak came in 2019 with 85 683 kilograms exported. By 2020, exports had fallen to 52 797 kilograms, marking a substantial 38.4% decline from the previous year. Over the entire 2017-2020 timeframe, exports still managed to grow by 4.8%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.6%. The most dramatic increase happened in 2018, when exports surged by 37.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 through 2020, Iran's pea exports in volume terms were dominated by three key markets: Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Together, these three countries accounted for 89.9% of all export flows during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, $ US

The value of Iran's pea exports showed considerable volatility between 2017 and 2020. Exports reached their highest point in 2017, then fell to their lowest in 2020, creating a 3.3-fold difference between these two years. In 2020 specifically, cross-border shipments were valued at 25 562 US dollars, representing a 41.8% decrease from 2019. The most significant decline occurred in 2018, when export value dropped by 64.9%, while the largest increase came in 2019 with a 47.9% rise.

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

When examining export values from 2017 to 2020, three markets consistently formed the core of Iran's pea exports: Pakistan accounted for 45.7% of total export value, Iraq represented 30.0%, and Afghanistan contributed 18.2%. Together, these three markets made up 93.9% of all export value during this four-year period.

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

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

Imports peas to Iran

According to the marketing report, Iran did not import any peas between 2017 and 2020.