Peas market in Moldova

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh peas in Moldova expanded sharply in 2020, with volume jumping 36% to 5 956 t. This growth was driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted export flows and boosted local production as supply chains adjusted. Underlying sensitivity to climatic factors like late frosts and drought, noted in prior years, also influenced production levels.

After the peak, market volume entered a sustained decline, falling to 3 904 t by 2023. The contraction was especially pronounced in 2022, when high inflation and soaring energy costs raised production expenses and constrained demand. Evolving consumer preferences toward healthy foods and competitive pressure from regional fruit markets further shaped the market's downward trajectory.

Production peas in Moldova

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of peas, 2017-2020

World map of production of peas, 2017-2020

Moldova's pea production rebounded in 2020 after two years of decline. The country produced 5 957 tonnes of peas that year, representing a 32.1% increase compared to 2019. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 9.4% overall, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 4 509 tonnes, while the sharpest year-on-year drop occurred in 2018 when production fell by 26.4%.

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

Exports peas from Moldova

Exports in kind, t

Moldova's pea exports continued their downward trend for the third consecutive year in 2020. The country exported just 1 tonne of peas that year, marking a dramatic 99.1% decrease compared to 2019. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, exports completely ceased, declining by 100% with a compound annual growth rate of -92.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Romania dominated Moldova's pea exports in volume terms, accounting for 73.3% of total shipments. Other trading partners held relatively minor shares during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Moldova's pea export revenues declined for the third straight year in 2020. Exports reached just $0.8 thousand that year, down 96.7% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, export values plummeted by 99.9%, representing a compound annual decline of 88.6%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Romania and Pakistan emerged as the dominant markets for Moldova's pea exports in value terms, together accounting for 86.2% of total export revenues. Other countries represented the remaining share.

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

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

Imports peas to Moldova

Imports in kind, t

Moldova imported {value_last_year} tonnes of peas in 2020, showing a moderate 6.7% increase compared to 2019. However, looking at the three-year period from 2018 to 2020, imports decreased significantly by 55.6%, which corresponds to an average annual decline of 23.7%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 0.0 tonnes, with the sharpest year-on-year drop of 58.3% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Kenya and Guatemala were the primary sources of Moldova's pea imports in volume terms. Kenya accounted for 53.7% of total imports while Guatemala represented 42.3%, together making up 96.0% of all imports. Other partners supplied the remaining volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Moldova's pea import expenditures reached $0.4 thousand in 2020, showing a modest 2.9% increase compared to the previous year. However, over the three-year period from 2018 to 2020, import values decreased by 45.5%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 18.3%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at $0.3 thousand, with the most significant year-on-year drop of 47.0% also occurring that year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Kenya and Guatemala were the main sources of Moldova's pea imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 94.3% of total import expenditures. The remaining share was distributed among other markets.

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

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